Frequent Questions - LiteFoot ATV Rubber Track Conversion Systems

Frequently Asked Questions??

Question: How easy is it to steer your ATV with LiteFoot™ tracks?
Answer: When stopped or moving very slowly, steering is more difficult when compared to tires. Once you get going a little faster, steering becomes easier and you’ll find it’s about the same as tires.

Question: Will LiteFoot™ track conversion system work on any ATV?
Answer: LiteFoot is designed to fit on most all major brands of 4X4 ATVs, this is done through the use of a linkage and adaptor kit which allows you to remove the wheel/tire and bolt on your LiteFoot tracks.

Question: Do I have to make modifications to my ATV to install LiteFoot tracks?
Answer: Although during initial track installation some hardware and brackets will be installed, very little or no modifications to your ATV are required depending on make and model of ATV.

Question: How fast can I drive my ATV with LiteFoot ATV tracks installed on it?
Answer: LiteFoot ATV tracks are engineered to operate at speeds within your ATV manufacturers factory specifications and top speed is only limited by the size of your ATV. In most instances there will be a reduction in top end speed of approximately 30% due to the natural gear reduction gained through the smaller diameter drive sprocket. For example an ATV that can travel at 60 mph top speed on tires, would travel about 40 mph top speed with tracks.

Question: How much time is required to change between tracks and tires?
Answer: Once you have completed the initial installation of your LiteFoot ATV tracks, changing back and forth between tracks and tires requires little more than the time required to change tires, the conversion can be completed in as little as 45 minutes using regular tools.

Question: What type terrain can you go through? Will the tracks go through mud, snow or rocks?
Answer: LiteFoot will allow you to go where tires normally are not able to go. The tread design and added surface contact you get from a track compared with a tire gives you great traction on soft terrain such as snow, mud and sand. The larger footprint of LiteFoot gives you low ground pressure (averaging about 3/4 psi) providing you flotation and allows you to travel on top in snow, mud, sand or swamp.

On rocky surfaces or rough terrain, the LiteFoot SCS^®(Shape Changing Suspension) allows you to follow the contour of the trail while keeping more of the track in contact with the ground.

Question: How long do the tracks last?
Answer: The rubber track on LiteFoot is designed to provide you with many miles of enjoyment and service. The life of the rubber track, just like tires is dependent on a number of factors including; weight, speed and surface abrasives. In soft nonabrasive terrain at low speeds and lighter loads you will have longer track tread wear. Hard abrasive surfaces such as asphalt or concrete, like with tires, will cause more track tread wear.

Question: When I upgrade my ATV will I be able to use my LiteFoot tracks on my new machine?
Answer: LiteFoot is designed to be installed on most any 4X4 ATV, if you buy a new ATV that has a different bolt design then your current machine, it’s likely that all you’ll need for the installation on your new ATV will be the correct linkage and adaptor kit.

Question: Does the LiteFoot tracks raise my machine and make my ATV more likely to tip?
Answer: It’s true that you gain about 4 inches of vehicle clearance when you install the LiteFoot tracks, but since you also gain a longer and wider wheel base you actually gain stability.

Question: Will tracks have an effect on the turning radius of my ATV?
Answer: Although LiteFoot tracks do add width and length to your ATVs wheelbase, your overall turning radius is not significantly effected.

Question: How much power does it take to pull the tracks?
Answer: LiteFoot has a very low power requirement and because of the LiteFoot design you gain power. How is this done? The LiteFoot drive sprocket is smaller then your ATV tire (by about 1/3), naturally gearing down the power to drive ratio delivering more power to your LiteFoot tracks.

Question: Will my ATV still fit in the back of my pickup with tracks on it?
Answer: With LiteFoot tracks installed on your ATV, your ATV will be a few inches wider when compared to tires, but it should still fit in your pickup box. You may need to provide raised support, for example simply stacking two wood pallets in the back of your pickup allows you to drive the tracks in and clear the fenders.

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