First time in snow

RobertN · Dec 10, 2013

Guess here's my answer...
17.5-24 Tire Chains

RobertN said:
Kind scared to think what chains would cost for 17.5x24 R4's...

Thomas · Dec 11, 2013

"we usually do not get more than a dusting now and then. Today, had 4-5".

Could be early warning what is to come.

dave1949 · Dec 11, 2013

RobertN said:
Guess here's my answer...
17.5-24 Tire Chains

Ya, chains can get expensive in a hurry. I have $700 in my set, rears are Tellefsdal 3/8" studded, very heavy, very bitey, but last forever. Probably more chain than I really need but they make traction a non-issue. If the driveway gets icy, I can drive up and down it several times and chew up the surface enough to get it to begin to deteriorate, melt a bit, etc.

With your conditions, you could get along with something much lighter and lower cost if you needed chains occasionally. Heavy chains can be a chore to put on too.

troutsqueezer · Dec 11, 2013

Thomas said:
"we usually do not get more than a dusting now and then. Today, had 4-5".

Could be early warning what is to come.

If you like oranges and almonds, you'd better hope not. :snowflake:

CJONE · Dec 11, 2013

Best traction on snow and ice [excluding chains and studs] is turf tires then R4's then ag tires. Get ag tires on ice and you can have a bad day or any tire for that matter. CJ

Thomas · Dec 11, 2013

"If you like oranges and almonds, you'd better hope not. :snowflake:

Yep, than I'll keep my fingers cross for blue sky w/warm breeze for you.

kevin37b · Dec 11, 2013

CJONE said:
Best traction on snow and ice [excluding chains and studs] is turf tires then R4's then ag tires. Get ag tires on ice and you can have a bad day or any tire for that matter. CJ

Do what ?

ruffdog · Dec 11, 2013

CJONE said:
Best traction on snow and ice [excluding chains and studs] is turf tires then R4's then ag tires. Get ag tires on ice and you can have a bad day or any tire for that matter. CJ

My turfs are great but am on the level here. I have run equipment with both ag and r4 and they can be horrible on hard pack and ice. I found r4 will slide sideways easier than ag tires.