I spent the big bucks 3 years ago and bought a set of Kimpex WSS4 tracks. Here’s my latest impressions and advice. The good: They give all the mobility and flotation on snow one could ever need. They got two of us out on the lake over drifts and ridges without trouble. They make the P500 into a capable little tracked wonder. Here is the bad: I’m in my sixties, have some arthritis issues and kneeling is difficult. 1. Tracks are not easy to install if you have physical issues. If you remove all mounting brackets, its a lot of work on and off, they don’t align easily. 2. they are very difficult to steer without power steering. 3. the tracks provide no cushioning like air filled tires do. The ride is greatly compromised. 4. The little 475 engine is taking a beating always at high rpm’s. This will likely cause premature wear. 5. I’m sure it is hard on the clutch as the machine is really over worked. It shifts up and down constantly, often very noisily. Also, the tracks give a lot of leverage on the steering components that doesn’t happen with wheels. 6. Tracks throw a lot of snow. Even with the roof, soft enclosure and doors, snow comes in to the cab. 7. I just sold my tracks, lesson learned. Don’t get me wrong, they perform well but at a cost. I would NEVER buy a used machine from someone who has been running tracks for any longer time. Hope this helps those with visions of grandeur that tracks are the way to go.
