Interested in Tracks for Polaris 800 - ATVConnection.com ATV Enthusiast Community

NewD10 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:48 PM

Hey everyone, I'm interested in buying a set of tracks for my Polaris Sportsman 800EFI. I was wondering if anyone is using any different brands now and what they think of them. looking to use mainly in winter and maybe trying all season also. thanks.

RticKwad · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:56 PM

Ask Mongrol, send him a PM, he seems to be our forum expert (Sorry Mongrol!) tell him that Large Marge sent ya!

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Mongrol · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Most tracks are pretty good. CAmoplast/Tatou 4S are geared to work really well with polaris awd. Only dislike was Mattracks - too heavy & complicated.

TLC · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 11:05 AM

Unless you ride in swamps and need the traction and flotation,dirt riding would not be as fun as wheels I would think.

Mongrol · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Right On TLC ! Tracks in summer are a hard ride & a pain in the butt on narrow or tight trails

TLC · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Do "snow only" tracks have a advantage over "dual purpose dirt/snow" track in the snow? I have seen Track ATVs go in deep soft snow trails that my snowmobiles would get stuck in.

Mongrol · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Do "snow only" tracks have a advantage over "dual purpose dirt/snow" track in the snow? I have seen Track ATVs go in deep soft snow trails that my snowmobiles would get stuck in.

I regularly travel in 8-10 ft deep snow & haven't got stuck. The snowmobiles travel well in it but can;t slow down in the deep powder. Kind of like keeping a boat on "plane".

No advantage to Snow Only. All tracks do about the same job in snow as they all have approx 15 sq. ft . of floatation.

4 seasons differ in that they use mainly bogey wheels were snow only use slider + bogeys.

Tatou snow only can be used in dry conditions, at slow speeds, for up to ten miles.

Dande · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:27 PM

The main difference with snow only tracks, seems to be sliders vs bogey wheels that don't need the liquid cooling/lubrication.

Mongrol · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:36 PM

Some 4 season tracks have sliders also but use them to keep the track running straight like a guide rather than the main support, but obviously the bogeys run better in dry conditions.

FunRide · #10 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mongrol

I regularly travel in 8-10 ft deep snow & haven't got stuck.

Mongrol....Awesome pics of the rigs in the peaks. Where is that? Makes me look forward to winter.