me0418840987
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I priced out chains for my Ford 850 this year. $775.00 for a set of 28x13.5. Is this now the going trend, or a spike for this year. I want to support my local dealer, but I can get them online for less than $550.00.
Anyone bought chains this year?
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TugHillDog
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I bought a set for my little MF1020 this year, and online DELIVERED was $25-$30 cheaper than the local dealer could get them for. I'm with you, support the local guy but prices like this makes it hard sometimes...
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My two cents- make sure you are talking apples to apples- namely country of origin and weight of the chains. Which is not to say that the local guy isn't selling junk, but just verify what you are buying-probably easier said than done.
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That's good advice!! And I spent the time doing the research: both vendors were actually selling me the SAME product, using the SAME codes to refer to the products!
I cannot complain about the quality. I've been on the road a few times ith the chains on, so we will see how they wear...
I cannot complain about the quality. I've been on the road a few times ith the chains on, so we will see how they wear...
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me0418840987
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Duo Ladder Tractor Tire Chains this is what I priced online, with vbars-see bottom picture and, all I can get from the dealer is Duo Grips.http://www.tirechain.com/13.6-28.htm May just have to get my set thru this winter, but the side chains are getting really thin, and I have replaced a couple of cross chains. Anyone delt with these guys?
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OMG, what are they made of? GOLD?????
At that price, I would make it myself. It's so easy, making a Cake takes more work, LMAO !!!
You should read this Thread, also look at 1 that have Ace Hardware Links
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/230232-diy-tire-chains.html
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grsthegreat
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The set for my tractor cost about $1,000 incl shipping...but their huge, heavy 3/8" chains.
TugHillDog
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North State Sales was the vendor that I went through: tractor tire chains
I found them to be fairly reasonable in price and shipping. My suggestion is that you do a little more window shopping to see if you can beat your listed price!
I found them to be fairly reasonable in price and shipping. My suggestion is that you do a little more window shopping to see if you can beat your listed price!
Swamp Yankee
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I bought a set for my L-35 from tirechains.com. First, I went to my dealer. He took me into his office, punched up that site on his computer, and said I should buy them online. I love that guy.
Anyway, about $400 for a set of 2-link ladder chains and tensioners, with shipping. I had them in three days. The chains are made in China, but they seem pretty heavy duty, with 3/8 inch links. I'm guessing they'll last me until I don't need them anymore.
Anyway, about $400 for a set of 2-link ladder chains and tensioners, with shipping. I had them in three days. The chains are made in China
, but they seem pretty heavy duty, with 3/8 inch links. I'm guessing they'll last me until I don't need them anymore.