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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Rubber Mats for recovery?

What do you think of these types of rubber mats for recovery?

Or what do you use, carpet, rocks, etc?

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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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not sure what your question is, but I've seen people use a t-shirt or other clothing over a winch cable to keep it from snapping back at either vehicle/people.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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I think he means to throw them under the tires.. in that case.. yeah they do work but to a certain point..
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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Winch and a Hi Lift would be better!

I wouldn't spend money on recovery floor mats.

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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Yes, I meant putting them under the tires.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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The only thing comparable I've ever seen comparable is the Xtrax mats
http://www.bushranger.com.au/x_trax_ii.php
They say there designed for maximum traction in sand, mud, and snow.

I don't know about you, but I don't spend enough time in either terrain to worry about rubber mats. If I'm in either of the 3 terrains, I'm sure I'll have someone to give me a tug with a strap.

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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Compact snow/ice, minor cant get traction to get moving type of stuck, mats like those can work wonders, it is amazing what just a pair of cheap floor mats can do for traction on ice.

In other conditions, other afore mentioned options may (probably will) be better.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Red face

Most times I tried using anything like that all that happens is they just get pulled out from under the tire in what direction they are going .

I have used a Hi-Lift jack to extract myself in the past
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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The key to the floor mats is slow as you go, spinning the tires usually turns theme into a projectile.
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