Tredz

[Ranga]

Just got sent the attached photo. These 'Tredz' were apparently used in a 4x4 training day. Whilst info is missing regarding whether they were misused, I'm glad I have Maxtrax! I can't imagine how Maxtrax could ever break like that...

[stallie]

Well, I just bought a set of Maxtrax. Might have been a good thing, although as you say, they could have been used improperly.

[Tank]

Spin your wheels on any of these plastic track thingies and they will melt and eventually end up like this, regards Frank.

[weeds]

Spin your wheels on any of these plastic track thingies and they will melt and eventually end up like this, regards Frank.

thats looks like a clear break, you would think on a course it would be eaplained how to use them correctly.......

[Yorkie]

thats looks like a clear break, you would think on a course it would be eaplained how to use them correctly.......

i know where these photos came from and the guy that runs the courses knows what he is doing.
he uses maxtrax but was given these treds to try, he will stick with the maxtrax.

[weeds]

i know where these photos came from and the guy that runs the courses knows what he is doing.
he uses maxtrax but was given these treds to try, he will stick with the maxtrax.

i have access to a few sets of maxtrax and they feel like they are made well......when i checked out the TRED's i think you get what you pay for

plus MAXTRAX have sposored a few land rover events......always good to support those that support us

[kreecha]

I have seen maxtrax break like that also in an application involving muddy tracks, and an attempt to diagonally load the maxtrax to climb out of a rut. They just snap.

I still went and bought 2 sets though as when used and not abused they are a good bit of kit.

Maxtrax even have moulded into them "read instructions"

Cheers, Davo.

[DiscoMick]

Yes, I've seen those pics too and the guy is a fair dinkum trainer, so I'd respect his experience and opinion.
So, I guess the key is whether the thing is either stiff enough not to bend, or pliable enough to bend without breaking.
You see the steel 'bridgies' used in England which I assume are supposed to be too strong to break.
Can a plastic/poly thing like a Maxtrack or Tred be made either soft enough to bend without breaking or hard enough not to bend under any likely circumstances? I don't know.

[crash]

4wd TV the other week used a set of Tredz's to bridge a hole in a bridge. 4 or 5 vehicles went over them, they were a bit bent when finished but still in usuable condition. They clearly stated several times that they are not to be used this way and void any warranty and not recommended by Tredz's.

[weeds]

4wd TV the other week used a set of Tredz's to bridge a hole in a bridge. 4 or 5 vehicles went over them, they were a bit bent when finished but still in usuable condition. They clearly stated several times that they are not to be used this way and void any warranty and not recommended by Tredz's.

i watch that show.....my thoughts were the treds were no required at all.....just a bit more air time for the sponsor