1815 rear tire chains

WesKootenay · Mar 1, 2020

My 'new to me' tractor came with V-bar chains on the front tires, I would like to find some for the rears.
The tires are Industrial 27x12.5-15. I have looked all over the 'net but can't figure out what size I need.

Got really lost on tirechain.com so I e-mailed them for help, the reply wasn't even close to answering the question - something got lost in translation?
Checked out a forum recommended site, then realized it was in Norway - I think.
Hopefully, I can find some before next winter :laughing:

Any help appreciated. Canadian supplier preferred, though I do have a US mailing address.

Thanks :drink:

RNeumann · Mar 1, 2020

WesKootenay said:
My 'new to me' tractor came with V-bar chains on the front tires, I would like to find some for the rears.
The tires are Industrial 27x12.5-15. I have looked all over the 'net but can't figure out what size I need.
Got really lost on tirechain.com so I e-mailed them for help, the reply wasn't even close to answering the question - something got lost in translation?
Checked out a forum recommended site, then realized it was in Norway - I think.
Hopefully, I can find some before next winter :laughing:

Any help appreciated. Canadian supplier preferred, though I do have a US mailing address.

Thanks :drink:

“Chains Required” in Paso Robles California is one of the bigger chain wholesalers in the USA. I don’t think they have much of a website but give them a call...

Front plow=front chains, rear plow=rear chains

Are you getting pulled around or just need more traction? I haven’t seen anyone who has been unhappy with cutting grooves in their rear R4 tires.

RNeumann · Mar 1, 2020

Another option is to convert that tire size to a height and width and shop again.

WesKootenay · Mar 1, 2020

RNeumann said:
Chains Required in Paso Robles California is one of the bigger chain wholesalers in the USA. I don't think they have much of a website but give them a call...

Front plow=front chains, rear plow=rear chains

Are you getting pulled around or just need more traction? I haven稚 seen anyone who has been unhappy with cutting grooves in their rear R4 tires.

Thanks RN.
I'm using a rear plow + my FEL. We've had so much snow/melt/freeze/snow this year that I would like a bit more traction on ice.

RNeumann said:
Another option is to convert that tire size to a height and width and shop again.

Thanks again. I suppose I could go with 29" and take out a couple of links.

LouNY · Mar 1, 2020

You may want to consider ATV chains to fit those size tires.
ATV Twist Link Tire Chain Diamond Studded - Part no. ATV3DS
And that pattern of chain is the only style that I would recommend to anyone,
the traction and ride is far improved over ladder or H style chains it is hard to believe until you experience them.

RNeumann · Mar 1, 2020

WesKootenay said:
Thanks RN.
I'm using a rear plow + my FEL. We've had so much snow/melt/freeze/snow this year that I would like a bit more traction on ice.

Thanks again. I suppose I could go with 29" and take out a couple of links.

It’s the width too. Hopefully they make something close. I had to cut a few links on my fronts. Not a big deal with a grinder and cutoff wheel.....maybe some vise-grips

WesKootenay · Mar 1, 2020

LouNY said:
You may want to consider ATV chains to fit those size tires.
ATV Twist Link Tire Chain Diamond Studded - Part no. ATV3DS
And that pattern of chain is the only style that I would recommend to anyone,
the traction and ride is far improved over ladder or H style chains it is hard to believe until you experience them.

Thanks Lou.
Those look like they will work + they won't make a big hole in my pension :thumbsup:

:drink:

Dougeye · Mar 2, 2020

Try Wesco Industries in Langley BC, they have a good website, or talk to Claudio at Western Equipment at their Prince George branch.

WesKootenay · Mar 2, 2020

Dougeye said:
Try Wesco Industries in Langley BC, they have a good website, or talk to Claudio at Western Equipment at their Prince George branch.

Thanks and welcome!
Are you in BC?

Dougeye · Mar 2, 2020

WesKootenay said:
Thanks and welcome!
Are you in BC?

Yup. North Saanich. We have a small property, we board and train horses.

WesKootenay · Sep 23, 2020

Dougeye said:
Try Wesco Industries in Langley BC, they have a good website

Finally got around to contacting Wesco, chains are on the way.
Thanks for the tip.

Dougeye · Sep 23, 2020

WesKootenay said:
Finally got around to contacting Wesco, chains are on the way.
Thanks for the tip.

You're welcome. First full day of fall, and here on the coast the rain is coming down with determination. Won't take long for the dust to turn to mud...

WesKootenay · Sep 23, 2020

Dougeye said:
You're welcome. First full day of fall, and here on the coast the rain is coming down with determination. Won't take long for the dust to turn to mud...

Mud - in North Saanich? :laughing:

Finally the US fire smoke has cleared here, now we can see our local wildfire that has been burning since Aug 17 - rain today will help.

Cheers :drink:

WesKootenay · Nov 14, 2020

Got a foot of the white stuff two nights ago, forcing me to install the new rear chains. Looked pretty simple but I soon realized that I didn't have a clue so off to YouTube for help. I wasn't sure what to do with the rings and D-shackles - I think this is correct?

Anyway, they are installed and I can't believe the difference - I can go almost anywhere on our property. Last winter, with just front chains, I got stuck a lot and forget plowing.
I'm a happy camper. :thumbsup:

LouNY · Nov 14, 2020

Good looking set of chains,
what brand are they.
It is amazing what full contact studded chains do for traction,
both going and whoaing.

WesKootenay · Nov 14, 2020

LouNY said:
Good looking set of chains,
what brand are they.

Scorpion Off-road, made in China :ashamed: 62ST Alloy Studded ATV Pattern Chains | Wesco Industries
264CAD inc tax & shipping - about 200USD

Stay safe.
Cheers! :drink:

2516mo · Nov 14, 2020

Great pics. I have a front and rear set and when I need them they make all the difference. I don’t need them often but they are ready and pretty simple to put on.
Bungee straps make a big difference too.
Harbor Freight has various sizes very inexpensively priced.

Dougeye · Nov 14, 2020

WesKootenay said:
Got a foot of the white stuff two nights ago, forcing me to install the new rear chains. Looked pretty simple but I soon realized that I didn't have a clue so off to YouTube for help. I wasn't sure what to do with the rings and D-shackles - I think this is correct?

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Anyway, they are installed and I can't believe the difference - I can go almost anywhere on our property. Last winter, with just front chains, I got stuck a lot and forget plowing.
I'm a happy camper. :thumbsup:

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Looking good, Wes. I'm still waiting for rear wheel spacers so those chains will fit. Hoping for lots of snow to go with the predictably unprepared folks around here $$.

Where in the Slocan are you? I lived in and around Castlegar in the 70s and 80s.

WesKootenay · Nov 15, 2020

Dougeye said:
Looking good, Wes. I'm still waiting for rear wheel spacers so those chains will fit. Hoping for lots of snow to go with the predictably unprepared folks around here $$.

Where in the Slocan are you? I lived in and around Castlegar in the 70s and 80s.

We have 16 acres in Slocan Park, 30 minutes from Castlegar or Nelson. We are 'gardeners' but grow enough to make us 'farmers'

Got lucky with the 1815, lots of clearance between the tire and frame. My neighbor needs them for his Kubota BX.

Cheers! :drink: