Chains Best Chains

[DIXIEDOG]

Right now I've got duo-grips and they keep falling between my lugs on my R-4 tires and it kills my traction

What's everybody's favorite chain type for a 2 wheel drive tractor used to remove snow? Where do you get them?

 

[RickB]

Right now I've got duo-grips and they keep falling between my lugs on my R-4 tires and it kills my traction

What's everybody's favorite chain type for a 2 wheel drive tractor used to remove snow? Where do you get them?

I can't imagine any style that would be significantly better than duo-grips. What air pressure are you running, what model tractor and tire size?

 

[DIXIEDOG]

I can't imagine any style that would be significantly better than duo-grips. What air pressure are you running, what model tractor and tire size?

It's an International 2544 with 14.9 X 24 tires, I'm not sure the tire pressure or what is required for pressure.

 

[beenthere]

If the chains are too tight, they may drop between a couple tire lugs. But just snug, they will drop out of the lugs on their way around, and be there for traction when they get back to the ground.

A test...if they are between the lugs, then you won't get any bounce from the chains. If you get bounce, then they are working just fine. I have R-4's, and have ladder chains. No problems at all. I remove them as I don't like the bounce bounce when they are between the road and the lugs.

 

[dsgsr]

DIXIEDOG, You have R-1 type tires and will probably have to go too a more professional type chain. You can get these at your local Logging store/Shop/outlet. Without knowing what you are using them for, I can't really suggest anything. When One of my neighbors needed chains and had 14.9-24's against my Opinion, he went out and bought a set of those Duo-Grips and ended up having the same problem you have. I then took him our local logging shop and pointed out what he needed, he bought them I helped him put'em on and no more slippage. You Should keep them fairly tight with cross chains through the wheel (I run 2 cross chains). However if all you are doing is moving snow on a Paved drive, I would Not recommend these type of chains. You will need much less aggressive chains.

David

 

[RickB]

DIXIEDOG, You have R-1 type tires and will probably have to go too a more professional type chain. .

The OP posted that he has R-4 tires. Why would you tell him that he has R-1's?????????
Dou-grip chains have links connecting the cross chains directly over the tread lugs. I'm having a hard time understanding how Duo Grips fall between the lugs. I have a pair of duo grips on nearly new 13.6x28 R-1's and I love them.

Please post a link to a "more professional type chain" than duo grip that would be suitable for driveway use.

 

[dsgsr]

RickB, you are right the OP did state his Tires were R-4's, the tires that I am familiar with that are 14.9-24's are R-1's and they are made in two types regular R-1's and R-2's which are wider (some call flotation tires). Like I said to the OP (Without knowing what you are using them for, I can't really suggest anything) Then I shared my experience with a neighbor. Then I stated (However if all you are doing is moving snow on a Paved drive, I would Not recommend these type of chains. You will need much less aggressive chains.) " Anything Else"


David

 

[RickB]

RickB, you are right the OP did state his Tires were R-4's, the tires that I am familiar with that are 14.9-24's are R-1's and they are made in two types regular R-1's and R-2's which are wider (some call flotation tires). Like I said to the OP (Without knowing what you are using them for, I can't really suggest anything) Then I shared my experience with a neighbor. Then I stated (However if all you are doing is moving snow on a Paved drive, I would Not recommend these type of chains. You will need much less aggressive chains.) " Anything Else"


David

R-1's are typical agricultural tread.
R-2's are rice and cane tread. Deep lugs, not wide or flotation.
R-3's are Turf or Diamond tread.
R-4's are Industrial tread.

 

[wedge40]

Dixidog.. Can you post a photo of your tractor and tires? I'm trying to picture how the chains get between the lugs.

Wedge

 

[dsgsr]

Around my part of the woods, R-2's ARE deeper lugs AND wider and some refer too them as flotation type tires. Loggers use them when working in a wet area. So, do you have a smart answer for that. If so this will be my last post in this thread, Not interested in getting in smartA typing contest with someone who thinks they Know All.

David

 

[beenthere]

this will be my last post in this thread

Prolly a good idea. Guess you got off on the wrong foot saying the OP had a different tire than what he stated he had.

 

[dsgsr]

beenthere, hopefully the OP will post a pic. of them. I haven't seen any 14.9 R-4's most of the 00.9 series are R-1's but I've been wrong many times before.

David

 

[beenthere]

Might be like these

 

[dsgsr]

Yup, maybe. Boy those sure do look foreign.

David

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Dixidog.. Can you post a photo of your tractor and tires? I'm trying to picture how the chains get between the lugs.

Wedge

I can't post a pic of the chains between the lugs anymore, after a suggestion from Beenthere I removed my chain tensioners and they no longer get stuck in between the lugs. I will try to post up a pic of the thread pattern tomorrow so you guys can see if they are truly R-4's or if I am mistaken, it's too dark to get a pic tonight.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Here's a pic of the thread design my tires have

 

[rdbrumfield]

Dixiedog, try a set of these. I should put them on so you can see the rig in action. they don't sqeak, drop between the lugs and have great flotation.

I initially built these because I was getting flats from mowing hawthorns. All they are built from is 8in channel and 6in for the front with links of chain for the hinges and some flatbar to keep them centered on the tires. They worked very well and traction was great in soft areas. I did some sidehill work and they stayed on with no slippage.

The way I put them on is to lay them out, put a rope through a spoke on the wheel drive it on, deflate the tire, bolt the ends together and reinflate. That way they are tight.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Although I don't doubt you get excellent traction, I don't believe I would have any driveway left by next spring with those I've got a gravel driveway but even for that those looks a bit aggressive

 

[wedge40]

Dixiedog, try a set of these. I should put them on so you can see the rig in action. they don't sqeak, drop between the lugs and have great flotation.

I initially built these because I was getting flats from mowing hawthorns. All they are built from is 8in channel and 6in for the front with links of chain for the hinges and some flatbar to keep them centered on the tires. They worked very well and traction was great in soft areas. I did some sidehill work and they stayed on with no slippage.

The way I put them on is to lay them out, put a rope through a spoke on the wheel drive it on, deflate the tire, bolt the ends together and reinflate. That way they are tight.

Those are some AGGRESSIVE "chains". Like Dixidog said it would tear up a gravel driveway and ripple the heck out of pavement. But they would be great if you wanted to loosen up the gravel on an old driveway.
They look like something Tim the Toolman would come up with for his garden tractor.

Wedge

 

[dsgsr]

DIXIEDOG, I stand corrected. Those are a R-4 type tread, they look to me as an odd looking tire. What brand are they?

David