Tires Anyone here using chains on there B series industrial tires? Either winter or summer?

[dmiele]

I did forget to mention that I have R1 (loaded) w/ a backhoe on and still slid every place. I opted not to do the V bar and chose Dou for ride and lawn issues. After reading several posts on here and speaking to the dealer, front chains where NOT recommended for my B3300SU. But we will see after I get the spacers and chains on. By that time things may be froze enough to not need anything till spring.

 

[SDT]

Have a lot of ice under the snow and getting annoyed spinning and back end sliding sideways so I am thinking about chains for my B2320 but Considering chains are at least 200 for a set I am wondering if anyone here uses them in the summer to help in mud, not sure they would make much of a difference but dunno every bit helps in some of the crap around here. Thinking I may spend a bit more for a bigger diameter set to get better traction for summer use as well. Usually the Industrials are ok but I have had her bellied out 3 times and had them clogged up good got it out without needing a tow or winch but dunno almost think she would have gotten out a bit better with a bit more tread on the tires 2 of the times I had to use the loader to get some brush under the front tires and push some in around the backs as well.

I have used HD ladder type chains on my B1750HST for over 20 years when plowing snow. As originally equipped, my tractor has front turf tires and rear "bar" (neither R1 nor R4) tires. The chains improve traction enormously in snow and ice and also in mud.

Duo-Link or ring type chains are well suited to AG tires because they cannot fall down between the lugs.

Go to tirechains.com for photos and descriptions of various types of tire chains. Good folks to work with.

SDT

 

[Notomo]

I ended up ordering a set of the euro style for $280 shipped from tirechain.com I really liked how they are put on and just the pattern looks like it would give a relatively smooth ride also look pretty beefy, I checked my clearance and I have around 3" or more all around so think I will be ok that is the only thing I am worried about right now looked like all there chains used the same size 3/8" links so if these don't work I don't think any of theres will. edit: not even 5 minutes after ordering and they already gave me tracking numbers for my 2 priority mail boxes, will ship monday looks like I will let you guys know once I get them and if they work out on my B2320.

 

[oldballs]

I don't know how big, old or experienced your are Notomo, but those suckers are heavy to wrestle onto the wheel. Have fun.

 

[AStanton]

I always viewed a good set of chains like fire insurance. You hope you never need em, but you're glad you have them when you do.

 

[k0ua]

I ran a set of ladder chains on R4 tires on my old B7500 on all 4 tires 24/7/365 for many years. I still have them if someone needs them and lives near Branson MO.