When to replace a track?

[Dragonsm]

How does one know when to replace a track or what do you look for in a track that needs replacing? Figure spring/summer would be a good time to look for a track "deal" and not have to worry about laying up the sled if I run into an issue.

Sled is a 98 Yamaha SRX 600 with a track I am not even sure what model it is. 5300miles on the sled. Probably not the original factory track, however not a clue how many miles are on the current track.

In the process of getting it ready to put away for the summer, I decided to look closely at the track. The lugs on the track are about 1/2" and the studs are measuring about an 1". I need to check for pull throughs as my brother in law found a stud of mine in his yard this spring when the snow melted. The sled did just fine with all the studs (144 I believe) on the hard packed groomed trails and lakes, however in a little bit of powder, it sometime seemed as though I had the power but couldn't quite get it all to hook in.

Thanks,

Steve

[dan z]

I would say its time. and you might even want to go to a taller lug and skip the studs or only use less than 96. studs are great for lakes and help in braking but when banging ditches they dont do a darn thing. think of your riding style if most of your riding is hard pack studs are helpful if mostly a ditch rider your wasting money.