Tire chains GC2610

[mgstevens]

This thread has been helpful in understanding that I only need chains on the rear wheels (as I do now on my 2WD Bolens HT20) rather than all four.

Now to source them and determine the best style.

 

[Pixguy]

I found out early in that living on a very steep driveway using the front blower and rear blade I had to put on front chains in order to steer when turning around to head back uphill. I pull it out of 4wd whenever I’m down to pavement and I’m careful but I needed them.

We’re moving to a “normal” home with only a slight inclined drive so I will hopefully never have to put the fronts on again.

 

[irvingj]

I've only ever used chains on the rear of mine, and that's worked very well for these icy times we get once in a while. (Last winter was terrible in that regard!)

I also have a steep drive, and found that the BH on the rear really killed the ability to steer. Worked great for traction but put too much weight on the rear so that, headed uphill, the fronts had very little weight on them and steering control was non-existent. Removed the BH and all was well.

I see where you also use a back blade, pixguy. You might consider trying it without that on, though it sounds as if your steep driveway may no longer be an issue.

Stevens, I got some chains that have the "biting crossbar" bits on them. They've worked beautifully, and don't mark up my paved driveway much at all. Similar to these: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...MIl_b3n-b34gIVEZJbCh3ImgMBEAAYBCAAEgLVCvD_BwE

 

[LouNY]

If you are contemplating tire chains this style is much better then any other style available;
for your smaller tires,
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzlar-Studded-Tire-24x10-11-24x11-10-24x11-50-12/dp/B014OAHG08/ref=lp_2539195011_1_25?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1561029748&sr=1-25

or this type for larger tires;
TRYGG Kjetting

 

[cdaigle430]

If you are contemplating tire chains this style is much better then any other style available;
for your smaller tires,
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzlar-Studded-Tire-24x10-11-24x11-10-24x11-50-12/dp/B014OAHG08/ref=lp_2539195011_1_25?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1561029748&sr=1-25

or this type for larger tires;
TRYGG Kjetting

Type is very important-they all bite well but the wrong type can chew up your asphalt and concrete pad in your garage.

 

[irvingj]

Yes, those are more like what I have. A Norwegian design, apparently.