How much track??? 144"/151"/153"/162"

[doo_man]

It time to tinker again and I need to make a track length decision - need some input! I originally had the 151" on my rx-1 which was ok but not enough track in the deep and steep. I went up to 162" now and like it, but haven't tried it enough to really know more. I just picked up a RX with Stage 1 SC and it's a 121" which is coming out asap! I find the 162" too long for my local riding, but it is workable. With more power can I get away with less track, or should I just go 162" again?

There's an awesome deal on a 144" expert x and tunnel in classifieds. 144" x 16" track could be ok possibly in the Mtns?

There's a few 151" pro mountain skids out there. 151" x 16" track I like.

There's tons and tons of Nytro 153" out there. 153" x 15" Maverick I like (wish it was 16" wide)

There's a few 162" pro mountain skids out there. 162" x 16" Maverick I like.

 

[coldwater]

Riding location and style is going to be the big deciding factor, but I'll give you my two cents. I went from the 151 up to a 153 last year and honestly didn't notice too much of a difference. This year I am going to go with the 162x16 maverick, with mindset of embracing the horror! The RX has a great engine with tons of power and torque so I figure I might as well put as much track under it. Considering I don't do too much trail riding, a big footprint is fitting for off-trail riding. If I were you and a 162 has worked out so far, get that 16 inch wide monster. Maybe consider a rider forward mod as well... I am in the process of putting one in... It sounds like it make a big difference in handling and getting that weight to go where you want.

 

[opcruzer]

Another item to consider is type of snow you ride in if its usually setup or wet heavy snow a 144x16 will be fine. You would be surprised what you can do with a 144.

 

[JDKRXW]

Are you going to 'rider forward' either of your sleds?

 

[RXMax]

I like my 153 challenger extreme..

 

[doo_man]

I have rider forward on my RX-1, and like it. It's quite far forward, on this one I am going to have Wildchild make a modified stock post to bring the bars forward without moving the steering post. I am leaning towards 153" just because I will be riding more locally in avg snow. I found the 162" tough to ride here as it hooks up hard if the snow isn't deep.

 

[JDKRXW]

Hey Doo Man ---- check pm's.
Thx.

 

[powder muncher]

Can't go wrong with the 153" tracks all the Manufacturers are going there just a great al around mountain track.

Cheers.....

 

[doo_man]

I am really intrigued by the Expert X, just not sure how deep snow performance would be with a super charger and only a 144". I wish the 153" maverick was 16" wide and the decision would be easy!

 

[RXB-1]

Has anyone gone to a 174?

 

[SoCoRX1]

i just put an MPI Stage 1 on mine and i hope my 162 is enough. i would never run anything less