Chains [b]TIRE CHAINS FOR PT 422?[/b]

[BruceL]

[b]TIRE CHAINS FOR PT 422?[/b]

i'm a new to the forum and a relatively new pt 422 owner....and love it so far. recently i'm using it to clear snow from my driveway....it works great, but i would like more traction and thought a set of chains on the front may be the ticket.

has anyone had any experience using cable or other car chains with the pt? i'd appreciate any input and/or suggestions!

because the distance between the frame and the tires is minimal, i'm guessing the options are limited.

thanks,
bruce

 

[MossRoad]

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[b]TIRE CHAINS FOR PT 422?[/b]

Hi Bruce. Welcome to TBN.

If you do a search in the Power Trac forums here on TBN you will find a thread on tire chains for the PT400 series as well as links to a place that sells them.

Try searching for chains and tire and you should get some hits.

 

[pajoube]

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Hello Bruce,
Welcome to TBN and the PT family.
MossRoad mentioned this topic coming up earlier. I also was thinking of chains but then after one winter and current one, plowing snow has been no problem without them. There will be a few storms that would be nice to have chains but then I think the large bucket will be the order of the day.
What state are you in?
PJ

 

[RegL]

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[b]TIRE CHAINS FOR PT 422?[/b]

I tryed chains on the front last Winter and didn't see much improvment in traction. I think you reduce weight on front wheels when pushing snow. I didn't try it but I bet chains would work better on rear.

 

[johara1]

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[b]TIRE CHAINS FOR PT 422?[/b]

i use chains on the front ,work great ! angle the blade,up hill down hill, no crabing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gifi cut 6" of ice off the drive way with the long corner of the blade.it woud get right under it and pop it loose /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.giffor chains look on tire chains.com get cross links every 2 links, they work a lot better. you can use float even on the gravel if it's hard /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif have fun /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[BruceL]

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Thanks for the great input.....i'll follow up with some searches!

bruce

 

[BruceL]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( i use chains on the front ,work great ! angle the blade,up hill down hill, no crabing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gifi cut 6" of ice off the drive way with the long corner of the blade.it woud get right under it and pop it loose /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.giffor chains look on tire chains.com get cross links every 2 links, they work a lot better. you can use float even on the gravel if it's hard /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif have fun /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif )</font>

thanks for the info! i'll check with tirechains.com.

bruce

 

[cqaigy]

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Welcome aboard BruceL /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We haven't had any snow to speak of here so I have no idea how my 422 will do. Last year we had around 24" but would you know it I didn't have the 422 /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif go figure.

Keep us up to date on your tire chain trek.

 

[FOURTEEN]

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"" the distance between the frame and the tires is minimal ""


Just Reverse The Wheels!!!!

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[pequeajim]

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Hi Bruce. Welcome to the PT forum! You'll find a lot of help on here. I do recall seeing some information on chains when I was surfing prior to buying my PT.

As MR says, do a search and you will probably find what you are looking for.

Welcome! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif