Buying Advice Best Place for BX Tire Chains

   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #1  

robertm

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As it says. Figured I'd order online, but is there a "better" place to buy? Best style for asphalt use? Closer spacing, no V-bars. What about for steering? Will they help? I have the FEL front blade and have lost steering with my blower on the back.
Thanks!
 
   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #3  
As it says. Figured I'd order online, but is there a "better" place to buy? Best style for asphalt use? Closer spacing, no V-bars. What about for steering? Will they help? I have the FEL front blade and have lost steering with my blower on the back.
Thanks!

Go to tirechains.com for chains and research.

SDT
 
   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #7  
Best place is generally on the rear tires!

(could not help myself)
I'd disagree somewhat.

I couldn't fit chains on my L3200 rears due to clearance issues with the nonadjustable R4s. Put chains on the front & gained 25% push capacity & steering while pushing again. Never worried about rear chains again until I sold it. I still have the rear chains I got for it. They fit the rear tires, just hit the fenders & frame.
 
   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #8  
I'd disagree somewhat.

I couldn't fit chains on my L3200 rears due to clearance issues with the nonadjustable R4s. Put chains on the front & gained 25% push capacity & steering while pushing again. Never worried about rear chains again until I sold it. I still have the rear chains I got for it. They fit the rear tires, just hit the fenders & frame.
A contractor neighbor has a B series Kubota with turf tires dedicated for snow removal. Chains on front only....
 
   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #9  
I recall reading some opinions that front only chains put extra stress on the front drive line components, with potential problems. I would research that before going front only. No real knowledge, however.
 
   / Best Place for BX Tire Chains #10  
I recall reading some opinions that front only chains put extra stress on the front drive line components, with potential problems. I would research that before going front only. No real knowledge, however.
It does add stress. However chains on snow & ice is still less traction & stress on the front axle than trying to get a full bucket out of a pile in my mind. Lots of traction & stress on the front axle there & it's designed for that activity.
 

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