Buying Advice Best Place for BX Tire Chains

[robertm]

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!

 

[Fallon]

Tractor-Tire Chains Recommendations they make good chains too.

 

[SDT]

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

 

[Fallon]

Go to tirechains.com for chains and research.

SDT

That was the link I already posted. ; -p

 

[PILOON]

Best place is generally on the rear tires!

(could not help myself)

 

[Garandman]

Go to tirechains.com for chains and research.

A friend of mine has questioned whether they are hardened steel?

Edit: most chains have "Case hardened" listed.

 

[Fallon]

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.

 

[Garandman]

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....

 

[varmint]

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.

 

[Fallon]

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.

 

[thatguy]

I went with the 2 link (closer together cross links) for my JD 2320 and it really improved my plowing ability.. I also bought 'chain tighteners' to keep them tight on the tire and not slop around and hit any hydraulic lines.

DO NOT go with V bar if you have asphalt driveways..

On asphalt, I dont see any scrapes from the chains unless I spin..

Tip - put them on when its 50* and BEFORE it snows.. You may need to make them shorter as well. Those chains are heavy and really cold and would be a beast in the freezing cold. I jack up the tractor, get the chains started around the tire - then get them hooked.. spinning the tire you can get the slack out and keep tightening them up one link at a time till where i want them to be.

Brian

 

[robertm]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have sandbagged chains for now. It seems the snow in N. Illinois is non-existent. The snow we had has since vaporized to reveal green grass. I'm certain winter is over, and will reconsider chains in August when I prepare for next winter. Yeah, right.
Thinking front chains are what I really need. Traction isn't the issue... it's steering with the front FEL blade.