[Aaron]

Any one have experience with these or seen them on the trails.

http://j-wheelz.com/

http://j-wheelz.com/intro_videoindex.html

 

[KodiakBar]

This is the first time I've heard of it. Looks like it's only useful in water.
Can't imagine someone using them while riding off road because those trails are narrow and that extra 16 inches could prevent you from accessing certain areas your ATV normally could.

 

[Fuji]

They are similar to snow shoes in that they increase the surface area you are riding on to allow you to "float". So snow, mud or even sand would be types of terrain that they would work well on im guessing. Tracks would also provide a similar benefit i would think.

 

[GroundTroop]

Also the first time I'm seeing this and it's great for those times you're out on the trail and find it hard to tell the depth of mud and such, sure beats the mess you have to deal with during and after

 

[Aaron]

At 1/6 the cost of tracks id consider it. Wish I could talk to someone with snow experience and the jwheels. I will be working the quad in tractor size trails for the most part.

I can see the benefits of the jwheels, would really depend on application.

 

[KodiakBar]

Someone tested them in Texas mud and he kept getting stuck while his wife's ATV (running on traditional hardcore mud tires) was a beast through the mud. Granted the review was from a few years ago but the design hasn't changed.
Take a look if you want. http://www.jacobsatvmagazine.com/tmp/J_Wheelz/j_wheelz.html

Maybe it'll work better in the snow.

 

[Aaron]

Ya I watched the video. That was some really thick mud.

Deff. mixed reviews.

 

[KodiakBar]

May be better to just get a nice set of wheels that's already been proven through testing on various terrain.

 

[GroundTroop]

Someone might eventually have to take the plunge, worst case scenario, dismount and sell.

 

[KodiakBar]

...So GroundTroop, any mud near you? :grin2:
Read a few opinions and that one review about the J wheelz and the only positive reviews are on their own site.