MAXTRAX MK 2 Best? Get orange? Prices...
#1
Posted 24 February 2019 - 07:41 PM
Is Orange the best color? For general “not leave one behind at night” etc.
For sand and snow.
And.... I see them for $299, shipped, various places in the USA. Any better deals to be had from a legit seller?
Thanks.
J.
#2
Posted 24 February 2019 - 11:42 PM
I have the Maxsa version of these. About 1/2 the price of the Maxtrax and functionally the same. There are endless debates about which is the 'best' around the web. To me they all are somewhat overpriced nylon planks - I chose the least overpriced version I could find that still had some reviews. Thankfully I have not used mine that much, but they serve their primary purpose of making my camper look 'rugged' .
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#3
Posted 25 February 2019 - 12:00 AM
I was a big fan of the TRED devices because they looked cool and were half the price of maxtraxx. They also broke twice under normal not overly intense use. TRED replaced them under warranty and I’ve since switched to maxtraxx and have had no issues using they a half dozen or so times in snow and mud.
I really do think the maxtraxx are the best. That said, they’re also overpriced! Pick your poison.
#4
Posted 25 February 2019 - 02:14 AM
The ORANGE ones are much better for traction...all the Austrailian trucks have ORANGE ones and SNORKELS.
David Graves
#5
Posted 25 February 2019 - 05:11 PM
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#6
Posted 25 February 2019 - 05:27 PM
I have the Maxtrax. They work great for leveling, I can tell you that. I've put some stress on them while using them for leveling and they haven't shown any signs of cracking or anything.
I bought orange as I figured the color would be easiest to find in the mud....if the issue ever came up. They come with leashes...which I turned into dog leashes.
#7
Posted 10 March 2019 - 04:33 AM
I've used and reviewed several brands of composite traction devices, and remain convinced that MaxTrax are worth the money. I've never broken one yet.
#8
Posted 10 March 2019 - 04:27 PM
I bought the MaxTrax because of reviews of very knowledgeable and experienced people such as JHanson. I figured when they are needed, you really don't want to take a chance on lesser quality.
I got the silver ones as they sort of matched my truck.
Everywhere I looked they were the same price, so I bought online where I could get free shipping.
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#9
Posted 11 March 2019 - 04:51 PM
I went with orange because at that price I sure don't want to drive off and leave one. For my second set I bought a cheaper brand. I'm second guessing myself on that one. If I break one I still need to haul it out.
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#10
Posted 06 April 2019 - 12:35 AM
I have the Maxtrax. They work great for leveling, I can tell you that. I've put some stress on them while using them for leveling and they haven't shown any signs of cracking or anything.
I bought orange as I figured the color would be easiest to find in the mud....if the issue ever came up. They come with leashes...which I turned into dog leashes.
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