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jimmy pine 10-14-2012 19:29:22 24.105.194.198 Report to Moderator	so compared to last year i can run higher gears pulling either tsled or stoneboat and im very happy with it. now im spinning out. on a stoneboat i can control it with bringing it to an idle and strolling along back to a rev but on transfer sled im spinning out when i have plenty of power left. im running a 14.9 titan on 12.5 rim. tires are 95% tread. if anyone thinks i can improve ina way please share your knowledge thank you [Reply]   [No Email]
boomer1 10-15-2012 18:47:16 199.120.66.146 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-14-2012 19:29:22   Try ROAD GEAR!!!!! [Reply]  [No Email]
dblair 10-15-2012 18:42:24 67.172.201.147 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-14-2012 19:29:22   make your drawbar as short as the rules allow [Reply]  [No Email]
longer 10-16-2012 05:35:12 71.80.90.67 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to dblair, 10-15-2012 18:42:24   making it shorter will decrease his traction. since you're running out of traction, try sliding it back. you may need more weight up front if you do. [Reply]  [No Email]
LCB 10-15-2012 07:29:39 67.142.167.20 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-14-2012 19:29:22   Sounds like you have to much tread.Cut or if you cant cut where you pull find some tires with about one half inch of tread. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ray Tellin 10-14-2012 20:53:53 166.181.3.26 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-14-2012 19:29:22   How about shifting up a gear or 2? [Reply]  [No Email]
JohnDeereJimOhio 10-14-2012 20:31:41 24.140.54.235 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-14-2012 19:29:22   wider rim, firestone tire, top cut [Reply]  [No Email]
jimmy pine 10-15-2012 18:49:36 24.105.194.198 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to JohnDeereJimOhio, 10-14-2012 20:31:41   i have my drawbar pretty short its actually just a eye hook hole on the horse shoe. im pulling in 3rd and 2nd most of the time and i cant run cut tires :/ but i am going to try a wider rim and maybe a less tread tire [Reply]  [No Email]
RICHB 10-16-2012 08:37:32 208.105.96.81 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-15-2012 18:49:36   OH...And if you don't want those tires that are on it anymore I will buy them for the H!!!!! Bolt my 16.9x38's on the old girl and hold on! [Reply]  [No Email]
RICHB 10-16-2012 08:35:16 208.105.96.81 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to jimmy pine, 10-15-2012 18:49:36   Pinenut....With that sled you need to make your drawbar longer to transfer weight(traction) to your rear tires,Thats just the trick with that sled(from someone with 1000+ hooks on it)GVI is set up with a sliding drawbar,that tractor is so nose heavy and that sled is small.Pulled at the fair this year and slid it in for 6000 and lost the class,slid it out 4 inches in 6500 and made it another 10 feet...and didnt have time to throw the 500 pounds on!.....BALANCE [Reply]  [No Email]
jimmy pine 10-16-2012 16:25:50 24.105.194.198 Report to Moderator	Re: need more traction in reply to RICHB, 10-16-2012 08:35:16   rich im not gunna run that sled till next spring. next pull is that big yellow one that was at ulster that i got a 2nd place in the 55. i could make a sliding drawbar. after this next pull im taking the tractor to my welding shop and making it my senior project. ill txt you on that tho. if i could run road gear i would but i dont have to much disposable income lol. these ideas are great. learning stuff everyday [Reply]  [No Email]