I just bought a used skidsteer and it obviously needs chains on the back tires while plowing snow or running on icy roads. One question I've never seen answered is this; should the cross chains going across the tread radially be close together or spaced more? Closer spacing means more chains going over the tread and a lower psi rating for digging into the hard packed snow or ice...lower psi rating means the chains dig LESS into the icy covered ground. Less radially placed chains means MORE psi and deeper digging into the icy substrate.
Does this argument make sense? Do I want chains with more cross members or not? Obviously, less cross members means a bumpier ride, but I can tolerate that. I just want to know what I should buy to maximize my traction. thanks, all
Mike
Does this argument make sense? Do I want chains with more cross members or not? Obviously, less cross members means a bumpier ride, but I can tolerate that. I just want to know what I should buy to maximize my traction. thanks, all
Mike