R4 Tires in snow

[haveissues]

So I have to say the R4 tires on my kubota b2620 worked way better than I expected. I have a very steep driveway and had no issue getting up and moving around. A couple of times my front wheel went off the side of the driveway while piling up snow. After locking the diff I was able to back out uphill with no issue. I thought I would need chains but I don't think I will bother now. :cool2:

 

[tony binkowski]

rim guard in the tires goes along way, look in to it! i love extra weight in my b3000hstcc!

 

[haveissues]

I'm cheap so I used windshield washer fluid but I could put 10 more gallons or so in each tire still.

 

[Thomas]

I run R4's w/no chains but loaded rear tires,you might see change in traction when snow not dry.

 

[rmorey]

I run R4's w/no chains but loaded rear tires,you might see change in traction when snow not dry.

I agree, I had R4's on my Kioti CK25 and in slushy stuff, it would slide all over the place on the hills. Chains fixed that right up. My :2cents:

 

[DK35vince]

My tractor with R-4's and loaded rear tires is near useless without chains when plowing with a 9' front blade.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

My tractor with R-4's and loaded rear tires is near useless without chains when plowing with a 9' front blade.

I'll second that. I have v-bar 2 link chains on my front tires of the L3400 and I was fighting to keep my loaded rears behind me when I was pushing across the slope on some clean up passes. I was pushing an 8' meyers truck plow mounted to a homemade subframe.

 

[steverino101]

i'm with you so far. have the same setup and not even a bit of slippage. of course i have it in 4 wheel drive, but again, no problems.

 

[Wolfy]

Ive had good luck with R-4s and Duo grip tire chains.

 

[rekees4300]

I thought I would need chains but I don't think I will bother now. :cool2:

I also have R4s with steep gravel driveway, they work okay in snow but had to get chains for ice. Chains make a BIG difference.