Are 'Mud Paddles' and 'Super Tread'

suitable for my vehicle?

Step 1. Check that your vehicle's wheels have holes or openings in them, larger than 25mm, so the webbing attachment straps can be passed through.

Step 2. Check that there is sufficient clearance between the wheel arches and the tyres for the size of paddles you will be using. The sizes range from 20mm for The Mud Paddles only, up to 30mm  for Super Tread and 30 or 40mm if paddle extensions are fitted. Remember to allow a safety margin for suspension travel and steering as well.

Step 3. Check that the straps will not catch on the brake calipers or other equipment fitted to the vehicle. If you cannot see this clearly you can test this by tying a piece of cord or webbing around your tyre and passing it through the wheel to simulate the attachment straps. Gently push the vehicle forwards, one complete revolution of the wheel, to make sure nothing catches.

Step 4. Check that you are a suitable person to use Mud Paddles. You must ask yourself this question: am I practical? Like many tasks involving vehicle's, a degree of practicality is important. the rule of thumb is; if you can change a car wheel with confidence you should be fine with 'Mud Paddles' or 'Super Tread'

Step 5. Check that you are happy with the conditions of sale i.e. that the user is responsible in the unlikely event that any injury or damage is caused whilst using the product. 

Step 6. Decide if you require paddle extensions. (extra members that are bolted onto 'Mud Paddles' to give deeper grip). Paddle extensions are are not necessary for light use i.e. if you only intend to use your Mud Paddles for driving over a reasonably flat wet field that has not been churned up by other vehicles. Paddle extensions are advised if you think you may get stuck in mud or wish to increase your off road capacity.

Step 7. Decide which size extensions to buy. This is up to you. The larger the extensions the deeper the grip will be. but the deeper the grip the greater is the stress on the device, particularly if you inadvertently drive on a hard surface, for instance you may be climbing a wet field to get on to a road and don't want to risk losing momentum. You can use this rule of thumb to decide. If you drive a heavy motorhome weighing over 2 tonnes, use 30mm or none at all. If you have a car weighing less than 2 tonnes, use the 40mm extensions.

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