Chains for 15x19.5 NHS tires

[greenmojo]

All;

I can't seem to find a set of chains for these guys, anyone know what set will fit? I am probably just not looking properly.

I am looking for the chains that ride on top of the lugs for max traction. Any ideas or pointers would be appreciated.

~Moses

 

[George2615]

Here's several styles for your size. I had the same size on my Mahindra 2615HST.

15-19.5 Tractor Tire Chains

 

[greenmojo]

Here's several styles for your size. I had the same size on my Mahindra 2615HST.

15-19.5 Tractor Tire Chains

Excellent resource!

Which did you go with? I am thinking of the duo-grip style.

~Moses

 

[George2615]

All the chains are good. A lot depends on the surface and conditions of the surface you are plowing. I went with standard ladder w/ 3/8" cross link. The V bar cross link are best for hard pack snow and ice IMO but they are tough for use on a blacktop driveway or concrete floor. I plow gravel drives, paved drives, and parking lots and did not want to damage those surfaces. My standard ladder chains were the 4 link but I think the 2 link would give a smoother ride on a hard surface.

 

[greenmojo]

Thanks George2615!

I went ahead and ordered the VDuo15-19.5's with tensioners.

~Moses

 

[greenmojo]

All the chains are good. A lot depends on the surface and conditions of the surface you are plowing. I went with standard ladder w/ 3/8" cross link. The V bar cross link are best for hard pack snow and ice IMO but they are tough for use on a blacktop driveway or concrete floor. I plow gravel drives, paved drives, and parking lots and did not want to damage those surfaces. My standard ladder chains were the 4 link but I think the 2 link would give a smoother ride on a hard surface.

I am plowing dirt / rock road, with a few hill climbs. Everything was fun until this afternoon, got sketchy.

~Moses

 

[Wolfy]

The duo grips are real good chains for the money. But be careful in the woods or near rocks. We had two backhoes back in the day with duo grips. Both pairs suffered broken links fairly regular.

 

[greenmojo]

The duo grips are real good chains for the money. But be careful in the woods or near rocks. We had two backhoes back in the day with duo grips. Both pairs suffered broken links fairly regular.

Interesting, I'll give a good report on how well they work. Possibly have them mid next week, but by then it'll be 60 degrees and sunny. ;-)

~Moses

 

[greenmojo]

Thoughts on chains for front tires?

~Moses

 

[Wolfy]

Real slippery slope there. Minimal...4 link smooth...

 

[greenmojo]

Real slippery slope there. Minimal...4 link smooth...

Well, I guess I'll be making a second chain order. ;-)

~Moses

 

[George2615]

Thoughts on chains for front tires?

~Moses

I have them on my fronts. I use V-bars cross links on those for better steering.

 

[George2615]

Interesting, I'll give a good report on how well they work. Possibly have them mid next week, but by then it'll be 60 degrees and sunny. ;-)

~Moses

60 and sunny next week? Sounds like the best time to install the chains so you don't freeze your hands putting them on in the snow.

 

[greenmojo]

I have them on my fronts. I use V-bars cross links on those for better steering.

I'll probably order the same, I like the idea of super traction.

60 and sunny next week? Sounds like the best time to install the chains so you don't freeze your hands putting them on in the snow.

No kidding... 60 degrees is wishful thinking... we'll get to 35. ;-)

 

[greenmojo]

Thanks everyone!

I've wanted chains for a while, but didn't know about tirechain.com being such a good resource / place to buy.

In addition to the rears, I picked up v-bars for the fronts just now as well.

~Moses

 

[alia176]

Just a quick question for those of you who are running the 15x9.5 NHS tire chains on their rear tires, what is the length and width? My local CL has few adds for heavy duty tire chains with length, width info instead of tire sizes so thought I'd ask here. Thanks fellas.

 

[Garandman]

We bought Ofa Eko8 chains. $485, 65 lbs each. Hardened boron steel chain, with studs.

 

[Dave M7040]

I too feel TRYGG is the best.

They make a model sized to a specific tire size.

If you decide to go the TRYGG route, make certain to check you tires' diameter to the Tire and Rim Association standards.

My Kubota, bought new, came with R4 Titans and they ended up being 3" shorter in diameter than the TRA standard. The meant the circumference of the chains was 10" too long.

:
Trygg to there credit modified by new chains to fit my undersized tires.

Your tires are NOT on this page of the TRA book but many big dealers have the full book and likely would copy a specific page for you.

To further illustrate my point, here is Firestone's publish diameter of a 16.9 x 28 which is 56.4"

Here is my brand new Titan measuring 52.525 (52-5/8")

The TRA spec for R4 16.9 x 28 is 55.52

When choosing tires for a 4WD tractor, the ratio of front to rear tire circumference is not to be ignored risking power train damage.

Dave M7040