Over The Tire Tracks for Skid Steers

Over the tire tracks bolt traction onto a wheeled skid steer without committing to a tracked machine, which makes them the practical middle ground if you work on pavement most of the year but hit mud, snow, or slopes for part of it. Rubber tracks add flotation and traction while protecting the tires underneath, and the pads are replaceable. Steel tracks use bar-shaped alloy sections and deliver noticeably more grip on ice, snow, and mud, at the cost of more ground disturbance. Before you order, measure clearance: you need roughly 3 inches all the way around the tire, or a spacer kit is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are over the tire tracks worth it?

For most wheeled skid steer owners, yes. They give you a meaningful share of a track machine’s traction and flotation for a fraction of the cost, and you can take them
off when you are back on pavement. If you work in mud, snow, or on slopes for part of the year but not all of it, over-the-tire tracks are usually the better economic
answer than buying a second machine.

What is the difference between rubber and steel over the tire tracks?

Rubber tracks add traction and flotation while cushioning and protecting the tires underneath, and their pads are replaceable as they wear. Steel tracks use bar-shaped
alloy sections that bite much harder into ice, snow, wet grass, and mud. The tradeoff is that steel does more damage to finished surfaces and offers the tires
themselves less protection than rubber.

Do I need a spacer kit for over the tire tracks?

You need roughly 3 inches of clearance all the way around the tire to fit over-the-tire tracks. Measure the full circumference, including from the inside face of the tire to
the machine body, engine cowling, boom stops, arm guards, and any attachments. If your machine does not have that clearance, a spacer kit is required and can be
ordered with the tracks.

Will over the tire tracks fit my skid steer?

Fit depends on your tire size and the clearance around it rather than the brand of machine. Give us your skid steer make, model, and tire size and we will confirm
which sets match and whether you need spacers. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on fitment and tension, since running tracks too loose or too
tight causes premature wear.

Can I use over the tire tracks for snow removal?

Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons people buy them. Steel over-the-tire tracks in particular grip well on packed snow and ice, which makes a wheeled
machine far more usable through winter. Pair them with a pusher or plow and you get a capable snow rig without buying a tracked loader. Bear in mind steel is harder
on finished surfaces underneath.