MAXTRAX MkII Desert Tan Traction Boards (Pair)
MAXTRAX MkII Desert Tan Traction Boards (Pair)
The MAXTRAX MkII is a pair of self-recovery traction boards molded from UV-stabilized, engineering-grade reinforced nylon. Each board runs 45 in long, 13 in wide, and 3.5 in tall, and weighs 7.5 lb, so the pair comes in at 15 lb. Aggressive teeth bite into your tire tread on one side and into sand, mud, or snow on the other, giving a spinning wheel a firm base to climb out on. No winch, no tow strap, no second rig needed.
Each board carries six built-in handles and a molded shovel at both ends, so you can dig out a buried tire and clear a ramp before you wedge a board under it. The double-edged design lets you slide them under a tire from either direction. The reinforced nylon flexes instead of cracking under load and has been tested to wrap fully around a 33 in tire. Material resists wheel-spin damage in normal use, and the UV stabilizer keeps the color from chalking out if you leave the boards mounted outside.
The Desert Tan colorway blends into sand and dirt instead of standing out. Two orange tell-tale leashes are included so you can find and recover the boards after a pull, even when they sink out of sight. Mounting pins and brackets are sold separately. A pair handles most stuck situations; for deep sand or heavy mud, run a set of four, one under each drive wheel. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty against faults in materials and workmanship.
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Overview
The MAXTRAX MkII is a pair of vehicle recovery boards built for self-recovery in sand, mud, and snow. Glass-reinforced nylon teeth grip the tire and the ground at the same time, turning a spinning wheel into forward motion without a winch or a second vehicle.
Key features
- Sold as a pair: two boards plus two orange tell-tale recovery leashes
- UV-stabilized, engineering-grade reinforced nylon; flexes under load instead of cracking
- Six built-in carry handles and a molded shovel at each end for digging out
- Double-edged teeth grip in both directions; tested to wrap a 33 in tire
- 45 x 13 x 3.5 in per board, 7.5 lb each, 15 lb per pair
- Limited lifetime warranty against material and workmanship faults
Use cases
Built for self-recovery when a tire digs into sand, mud, or snow. Dig a ramp with the shovel ends, slide a board under each drive wheel, and ease out under low throttle. They also work as a bridging device across ruts and soft spots, or as a stable base under a jack on loose ground.
- Quantity: Pair (2 boards) + 2 tell-tale leashes
- Color: Desert Tan
- Dimensions (per board): 45 in L x 13 in W x 3.5 in H (1150 x 330 x 85 mm)
- Weight (per board): 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
- Weight (pair): 15 lb (6.8 kg)
- Material: UV-stabilized engineering-grade reinforced nylon
- Handles: 6 built-in per board
- Shovel: Molded at both ends
- Max tire wrap: 33 in
- Mounting: Keyhole accessory points (pins/magnetic mounts sold separately)
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
- SKU: MTX02DT
How many boards come in the box?
One pair: two boards plus two orange tell-tale leashes. Mounting pins and brackets are sold separately.
Will they hold up under a heavy truck or big tires?
The boards are tested to wrap a 33 in tire without breaking and are used on full-size 4WDs. For larger or heavier rigs, spread the load by running boards under more than one wheel.
Do I need one pair or two?
A single pair gets most rigs out of most situations. In deep sand or heavy mud, a set of four, one under each drive wheel, gives you a better shot at driving straight out.
Will spinning my tires melt or chew up the boards?
The nylon resists wheel-spin damage in normal use, but the teeth aren't indestructible. Once your tires catch and grip, ease off the throttle and drive out slowly instead of holding the pedal down.
How do I mount them to my rig?
The boards have keyhole accessory points that accept MAXTRAX mounting pins for a roof rack, tire carrier, or bed rack; magnetic mounts are also available. Keep them somewhere you can reach without unpacking. Pins and mounts are sold separately.
Will the tan color fade in the sun?
The nylon is UV-stabilized to resist fading and chalking, so it's fine to leave the boards mounted outside.
How do I clean them?
Rinse off sand, mud, and grit with water after use. There's no coating to maintain.