2.25" tracks, on trails
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steve_in_il
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WAY too much track for on trail use. You already mentioned hyfax wear, but the heat generated can quickly damage the cords of the track as well. 1.5" to (at most!) 1.75" for use on trail.
600_RMK_144
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Indy 500 may have something to say about this. I believe last season he burned up a motor real quick with his 2.5" paddles. Ran my 2" (144) in the UP last season + around MN some. Not ideal, but didn't have any issues. It was an amazingly good snow season also which makes a huge difference. Kept the scratchers down 24/7 and one eye on the temp. I really don't care how fast I'm going, so it was fine.
With that much paddle, you presumably are riding off trail a decent percentage of time. If not, get a new track. I have 2" paddles and ran off trail 50+% of the time. I had no issues on trail but I was cautious with making sure I had proper lubrication. A temp gauge is highly recommended as I used it to aggressively seek loose snow when it started to indicate that I was running hot. Of course, scratchers help but you will overheat if snow conditions are low or are very firm and you don't manage the situation.
G
G
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Bingo. Your experience is typical. I have also witnessed boneheads with high profile tracks blowing ALL the snow off corners and intersections. Of course none of them are on this site but they are out there.
I ran a 1.75 backcountry on my Assault and never had any problems . The only place it ever got hot was running the road on the way to Elvoy tavern . I did however have Simmons skis on the front with Simmons cooling fins . I now have a Nytro XTX with the 1.75 on it with Simmons skis and cooling fins . I have ridden from Stevens Point north word and places in between with good luck .
SR Viper 153"
If you ride trails or off trail you will not have problems most of the time. If you like roads or icy areas the longer the lug the more you have to control yourself and take care of your machine and yourself because you also sacrfice control. I have been riding a mountain or crossover sled in the UP for years now and at a minimum would always have a crossover with at least 1.5" lug or short version of mountain sleds with now 2.6" lug. The sacrifice of not being able to light the roads on fire as I did in my younger days is well worth the extra floataton and traction when getting off the trail that most would take. So it really comes down to what you like at this point in your life. By the way tracks have been making about 4500 miles and still look good before I trade the sleds in. Damage from rocks, stumps and ice is typical once you get off the trail and I am not sure damage would be less with a shorter lug that is spinning more. I have not had scratchers before this sled but have usually added marginal snow wheels and only two. I have never had to change slides in above milage with these sleds. I remember changing them about ever 700-1500 miles in the SRX days even with extra wheels, albeit much more icy road riding at way higher speeds.
If you ride trails or off trail you will not have problems most of the time. If you like roads or icy areas the longer the lug the more you have to control yourself and take care of your machine and yourself because you also sacrfice control. I have been riding a mountain or crossover sled in the UP for years now and at a minimum would always have a crossover with at least 1.5" lug or short version of mountain sleds with now 2.6" lug. The sacrifice of not being able to light the roads on fire as I did in my younger days is well worth the extra floataton and traction when getting off the trail that most would take. So it really comes down to what you like at this point in your life. By the way tracks have been making about 4500 miles and still look good before I trade the sleds in. Damage from rocks, stumps and ice is typical once you get off the trail and I am not sure damage would be less with a shorter lug that is spinning more. I have not had scratchers before this sled but have usually added marginal snow wheels and only two. I have never had to change slides in above milage with these sleds. I remember changing them about ever 700-1500 miles in the SRX days even with extra wheels, albeit much more icy road riding at way higher speeds.
Not a good idea to run a track that big. Those are mountian tracks and are made for deep snow. You will over head your sled fast if you ride on the trail to much. I have a track that same size but i never trail ride unless I'm looking for anohter place to go play so I'm not hauling down the trail anyways. I use to run a sled with a cobra track and that is the best trail track in my opinon.