I have a 163 T3 and a 174 T3. The 174 will climb a wall. We play in creeks and trees lots, you get those creek hills where the top section is almost vertical, the 174 will tractor right over that without flipping backyards on you. The 163 would want to flip over backwards.
The 163 can turn a bit tighter because you can spin the track more, 174 has more traction so it doesn't get that track spin to turn really tight. (Unless the snow is deep)
174 you don't get stuck as much, but when you get that thing stuck it is a mission to get out. Tail is usually 9ft into the snow.
I find the 174 to sidehill way better. You can slow right down, it doesn't wash out like the 163 will (or as much).
The 163 is a bit more nimble, but the extra flotation and traction on the 174 make up for that. You can slow right down and pick any line. Some riders may think that takes the fun out of it, some will enjoy it more. I find I have more energy on the 174, it makes riding easier.
Have to be careful climbing on the 174, it will get you to places you might not like to be.
The 163 can turn a bit tighter because you can spin the track more, 174 has more traction so it doesn't get that track spin to turn really tight. (Unless the snow is deep)
174 you don't get stuck as much, but when you get that thing stuck it is a mission to get out. Tail is usually 9ft into the snow.
I find the 174 to sidehill way better. You can slow right down, it doesn't wash out like the 163 will (or as much).
The 163 is a bit more nimble, but the extra flotation and traction on the 174 make up for that. You can slow right down and pick any line. Some riders may think that takes the fun out of it, some will enjoy it more. I find I have more energy on the 174, it makes riding easier.
Have to be careful climbing on the 174, it will get you to places you might not like to be.