I just saw the strangest thing. It is some sort of rubber paddle attatchment that clamps to the wheels of an ATV. It is slightly smaller than the tire. The idea is to not effect normal driving (except for being wider) but as soon as you sink a couple inches in mud or snow, the paddles are supposed to dig in for extra traction. They say they are easily removed by pulling pins, leaving just a small hub. Never saw anything like that before. Website is at www.Quadivator.com They also have a bunch of stuff that hitches to your ATV.

 

Cabela's has thoses too. I think they would get knocked off all the time.

 

I'm with you shotgun man. I think those would just be something to tear up real quick. In the swamplands, it might be a valueable asset though, so long as not protruding logs are near.

 

Farmr

The Cabelas retail store had them mounted on a display machine. I checked them out. My impression was that they would be too weak to help out except in water crossings. They would not be practical for most riding as they would get broke off. They are made of some sort of hard rubber material.

 

those things are but ugly

 

Thanks for the input. I was considering something for added traction in the spring blizzards we sometimes get during calving season. I thought it might be an aid going thru wet, drifted snow, possibly on top of mud. I sure don't want anything delicate when calves are at stake! After checking out the price, I think I might be better off with a more aggressive tire. My stock Dunlops are smooth riding, but don't seem to have alot of bite left (about 1/2 wore) and are starting to go flat more than they should. Any tire recommendations? I don't do much mud bogging, but would want something that could go over/thru wet snow & bite in mud.
Getting stuck with a baby calf on your lap and mama breathing down your neck is not high on my list of 'fun'. Adreneline junkies might get a kick out of it, but I'm getting too old for that sort of thing.

 

That's "butt ugly"

 

Farmr

For a tire replacement, you may want to consider Titan 589's. They are 6 ply design and more aggresive than stock tires. We have a local tire dealer that specializes in ag tires (I think Titan makes ag tires also), but will also order the atv tires. These will probably replace the stock tires on my Magnum in the near future.

 

Yeah buddy! Good to see some other real world calving experience, and like you said, not exactly "tons of fun". As for the tires, I'm trying to decide between the Titan 589's, and Mud Bugs, both in a 27" size. Weight factor is an issue for me, and thanks to TxDoc, I just found out the actual weights of the 589's.

27x9x12 are right around 29 lbs. each
27x11x12 are at 31 lbs.

Mud Bugs: 27x10x12 come in at 24.7 lbs.

My stock Titan 489's (25x10x12) are 27 lbs.

Both seem to be great tires, and might be worth a look for yourself. Highlifter has pics of each, both are 6 ply and should hold up well.

Mike

 

Check this out, if you can aford it, this would be the way to go for winter.

http://www.atvtech.com/

I'm concidering getting them, but I need more info. Anyone know about this?

Bruce L. Hall