How Many Miles On Your track??

[markt111]

Thanks for the replies, I'll give it a real good inspection and determine if it's a one-off issue or showing signs of significant wear. the one good thing the track had going for itself is I only run the sled in good snow conditions.

If it's showing significant wear I'll have to decide between a 1 1/4" versus 1 1/2" ripsaw...

 

[1nc 2000]

Have a tune or stock?

Tuned. If you turn your phone sideways i have my mods listed below.

 

[Upstater57]

Years ago, I had a track exit my TCat on Kevlar Lake at warp speed. I was lucky to walk away. After that I considered a track a wear item (especially studded tracks ) and I replace them at 7K - 8K. I think of them like tires now...

My replacement is a Ripsaw 1.25, fully clipped, no "quiet pads" on the track. I would rather replace them than blow them out the back of the sled.

 

[NYTurbo]

A lot of power going to a track on a Winder, I’ve seen a few blow off on the lakes and a couple on trail. THe damage a track can do to the sled when it comes off is very messy and also extremely dangerous as you’ve lost your brakes .

 

[JPS]

I have 6800 miles in stock cobra 1.6 2018 Sidewinder XTX. no studs and at 280 HP. track still looks new.

 

[Upstater57]

I have 6800 miles in stock cobra 1.6 2018 Sidewinder XTX. no studs and at 280 HP. track still looks new.

The stress of studs is what kills tracks over time. I am sure a bone stock track with properly maintained hyfax would roll 10,000 miles without an issue.

 

[sidewinder 2018]

The stress of studs is what kills tracks over time. I am sure a bone stock track with properly maintained hyfax would roll 10,000 miles without an issue.

That’s what most guys have figured out.with push through studs you get ballooning at high speed.And a increased chance of cooler damage over time.The iGRIPS have become popular for decent traction for riders that don’t need to live on the edge,with increased track life.win/win.

 

[Upstater57]

That’s what most guys have figured out.with push through studs you get ballooning at high speed.And a increased chance of cooler damage over time.The iGRIPS have become popular for decent traction for riders that don’t need to live on the edge,with increased track life.win/win.

I think iGrips are much better for the track and offer a margin of safety on icy surfaces. Sadly, until I am too old to drag race my friends or tire of the pull when it hooks hard, I will be stuck with lots of studs. At least we don't shave our tracks anymore. LOL

If I were riding a low power sled like an 800, I would be using the iGrips for sure.

 

[Turboflash]

800 = "low power" LOL
IF I didn't care about having good traction on hard-pack or ice, I might use iGrips. There's no comparison between iGrips and push-though carbide studs. With over 300 HP iGrips would not suffice under any circumstances except maybe pulling into or out of my trailer.