MAXTRAX vs TRED

[Chubba]

Hay all, was thinking of a pair of these traction tracks and was wondering if anyone out there had any experience with either brand. A quick look and I have found the 1100mm Maxtrax at a $300 a pair, with the Tred at $200 a pair. My question is I suppose is there really a $100 more quality in the Maxtrax, or just $100 more marketing. Any experience in either brand would be welcomed.

[jack]

Hi Chubba,
I've tried out both and found no difference, ended up buying Tred and saved the money.

[Chubba]

Excellent! just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Apollofish.

[Clunk]

Not tried either yet, but I believe you can get treds in 2 different sizes

[oncedisturbed]

I have a set of the Ridge Ryder tracks (Supercheap branded). 1100mm and were on special for $120.

Haven't used them yet, they are fairly similar in size and weight but with a slightly different tooth pattern


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[patrol2.8]

I've got the treds very happy with them bit bulkier than the trax though save yourself a hundred bucks

[89gqpatrol4x4]

a mate has maxtrax and they work a treat, we helped abloke who had treads not so long ago and they didn't seem to work as well! The tyres didn't seem to grab them like the maxtrax. Just my observation though.

[04OFF]

I found a big difference using different tread tryes with maxtrax , deep aggressive tread patterns really work best, bald road tyres will spin damaging the plastic knobs on the track/s, to do any decent compareo, the two cars would at least need the same tread pattern tyres.

IMO, save the money a just buy a decent shovel , I never bother to take my maxtrax anymore, yet my shovel lives in the car 24/7

[Sir Roofy]

A shovel and an axe much cheaper than maxtrax or treads
plus you get a bit of excersise

[gaddy]

I don't own a set , but damm I wish I came up with the original idea , $$$$$$

[nissannewby]

What are max trax? :p

[cgm]

I loved my set of Max Trax in the sand. Took them on a week long trip and we used them several times for a quick exit where we would have done lots of digging and or winching otherwise. Quality was good, but after about 3 years of reasonable use they were getting worn. Mostly by other friends. We mainly used road tyres as we were pretty much only doing sand. A few times I couldn't quite get through to a friend to go just as slow as possible. He absolutely gunned it, so it really wore down the first "teeth" on them (and left half his tyre on the max trax). They wouldn't really pull in properly after that. Weren't completely useless, but not as good. I left them behind in Saudi for a friend. I have been looking again here, but just don't have the cash for them now, so will use the shovel for the time being. It was a bit easy to "break" them so I think I'll probably go the cheaper ones if I ever get through other things on my wish list.

[megatexture]

Though this has no mention of treds nor the genuine maxtrax I thought it was an interesting comparison http://china4x4accessories.com/product_show.asp?pid=311

[Chubba]

Though this has no mention of treds nor the genuine maxtrax I thought it was an interesting comparison http://china4x4accessories.com/product_show.asp?pid=311

Excellent article !!!!!!!!!!

[graeme1969]

Gday all,

Has anyone tried the old spud bag filled with whatever you are bogged in as a poor man's version of a maxtrax. Seems like a good idea. There is a crowd selling them as bog bags, but I would just go to the local farm suppliers for the same thing.

[Rumcajs]

I've got Maxtrax set, I only used them to get others out, they're ruined already by the fecks, trying to explain to them not to gun it they won't listen....
For me they're last resort when all else fails (shovel, snatch etc.)

Cheers

[04OFF]

I feel your pain Rumcajs



Though this has no mention of treds nor the genuine maxtrax I thought it was an interesting comparison http://china4x4accessories.com/product_show.asp?pid=311


It actually "does" cover genuine maxtrax Troy, it just they are the version one, don't think treds where around when it was written 6 years ago ?

[gaddy]

Gday all,

Has anyone tried the old spud bag filled with whatever you are bogged in as a poor man's version of a maxtrax. Seems like a good idea. There is a crowd selling them as bog bags, but I would just go to the local farm suppliers for the same thing.

Yep works perfectly , as does a couple of bits of board and some gripy conveyor belt rubber screwed and glued to them ,

[growler2058]

Hay all, was thinking of a pair of these traction tracks and was wondering if anyone out there had any experience with either brand. A quick look and I have found the 1100mm Maxtrax at a $300 a pair, with the Tred at $200 a pair. My question is I suppose is there really a $100 more quality in the Maxtrax, or just $100 more marketing. Any experience in either brand would be welcomed.

I think with any of these type recovery/traction aids, the main thing is to try not to wheelspin or youll friction burn the bloody lugs off

[growler2058]

A shovel and an axe much cheaper than maxtrax or treads
plus you get a bit of excersise

Ol cock Roofy knows his sh1t Chubba!..............

Roofy that's how we used to get out when Dad an Uncle Frank would bog the tojo havin a rum or a port while us lads were on the roof spotlighting.
"Boys go cut sappos and dig out th wheels out, we'll supervise".
500+min, metres to any fence line to find sappos

[megatexture]

It actually "does" cover genuine maxtrax Troy, it just they are the version one, don't think treds where around when it was written 6 years ago ?

Oh ok they just looked like the ebay rip off jobs as I didn't read about them I was looking at the industrial flooring and I think treds would be pushing it to be over 3 yrs

[04OFF]

I think with any of these type recovery/traction aids, the main thing is to try not to wheelspin or youll friction burn the bloody lugs off


Correct, the problem is, most people that get stuck have little experience, so when you help them using "your" maxtrax, explaining to them to NOT spin the wheels, is often a waste of time, as they just dont know when their wheels are spinning anyway.

Thats what i love about a shovel, you can hand it to someone and tell them to start digging, pretty hard to wreck it no matter what they do.



I have little patience these days, ill stop to help "anyone", but...... i now always ask if they "want" my help , if they are slow to reply, i offer to walk away and do nothing, if they are a know it all or a smart arse, i walk away, dont need my gear wrecked for not so much as a thankyou :(

[89gqpatrol4x4]

a mate has max tracks and when we/he stops to help someone with them it's I'll drive your car or no help with the max trax! that way they don't get ruined and to this day not one refusal!.

[Chubba]

Got the TREDS