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trlong · 12-11-2005, 11:43 PM

( I also plan the get front chains to help with steering/braking when we get ice.
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Woody,

Is that 3320 4WD? I run chains on the rears with blower in front and RB. Dealer, mechanic, and several others warned against front chains, even just in 2wd. I can definitely understand the problem with chains on the front in 4wd. Not so sure about problems with them in 2wd... just repeating warning's I've been given about use of front chains.

Anyway, I blew snow and bladed off the drive last year with just the rear chains. Driveway is crushed slate so, not an issue with leaving chain marks and they actually help with reducing ice and/or providing some grip for the cars. I like to keep the chains on, once things freeze up, as the driveway slants, curves, and gets pretty icy sometimes. The only time I had any problem was with all 600' of drive a solid sheet of ice under a new snowfall. Steering got a bit tricky but nothing I couldn't deal with by slowing down.

Tom

12-11-2005, 11:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
trlong Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 599	Re: Snow, driveways & tractors. <font color="blue"> </font><font color="blue" class="small">( I also plan the get front chains to help with steering/braking when we get ice. )</font> </font> Woody, Is that 3320 4WD? I run chains on the rears with blower in front and RB. Dealer, mechanic, and several others warned against front chains, even just in 2wd. I can definitely understand the problem with chains on the front in 4wd. Not so sure about problems with them in 2wd... just repeating warning's I've been given about use of front chains. Anyway, I blew snow and bladed off the drive last year with just the rear chains. Driveway is crushed slate so, not an issue with leaving chain marks and they actually help with reducing ice and/or providing some grip for the cars. I like to keep the chains on, once things freeze up, as the driveway slants, curves, and gets pretty icy sometimes. The only time I had any problem was with all 600' of drive a solid sheet of ice under a new snowfall. Steering got a bit tricky but nothing I couldn't deal with by slowing down. Tom