http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...LDfGO4AZUL98kF

George

 

nice ... very nice

 

Hehehe, George

 

Mmk...what happens when the snow melts? Can you just swap that stuff for tires?

 

I heard somewhere that the MatTracks distribute the weight so well that a vehicle can go off into deep powder like a snowmobile. I wish they'd take some pictures of itin action. The pictures they show are not very impressive. Driving on a snow covered road? Heaven forbid...

 

I could have used that this morning. This is how I spent the morning.

 

If I remember correctly you can swap between the tracks and you regular tires without doing anything major. The people I have talked to that used them seemed to think they were very well made but only needed for very specific occasions and even then a full size truck with tracks might not be the best.
Zach

 

but I have the impression it's not too hard.

Maybe there is a way on that page to contact the dude and get some other shots.

To Downriver Thunder! Can I PLEASE move into your spare bedroom with my three dogs? I LOVE the snow! I can't stand it here in NC!



George

 

You will have EVEN BETTER traction of course!



George

 

Those tracks swap out just like a tire. They bolt to the hubs like a wheel and use the regular brakes to slow you down. It's a pretty neat set up. I saw a thing on the Discovery Channel about them.

 

you can see more at www.mattracks.com

Take a guess at what a set would cost you for an Excursion ....... times up .... $32k-$36k depending on how you outfit them.

That's Thirtytwo Thousand Dollars. You can buy a used excursion for 1/3 of that ... LOL.

 

Nice truck!

 

32K just for those? man...

 

down river thunder, how did your truck handle in that snow storm? (plowing)

 

Mount Washington has the same setup on Econoline vans. I'd post a pic or shortcut but for some reason I don't have permission. I've seen a lot of these setups for trail groomers for snowmobile clubs. Been around at least 15yrs. Mostly Suburbans in the early 90's.