Chains Chains on R4's

[prosperity]

Getting ready to order a set of chains for the rear R4's on my 2520.

The past couple years, used a 2210 with turfs in the snow and rear chains only. these chains had the 2 link spacing for the cross links.

Just went to tirechains.com

I was unpleasantly surprised that the cost of 2 link chains are double the cost of the 4 link.

My concern is that the 4 link chains will tend to fall down into the tire lugs while the 2 link spacing would be much better. Actually, was just going to order the 2 link spacing, until I saw the price....

4 link for 14-17.5 tires - $114
2 link for 14-17.5 tires - $236

My gut says to bite the bullet and get the 2 link spacing, but before I do, would like to hear any input about the 4 link spacing on the R4's.

Thanks

 

[sunnyside360]

I agree with you. Bite the bullet and get the more effective set of chains.

 

[skidoo]

I tried a 2 link and it did not help much on my driveway. So, I traded them for these plus more cash. These work! Problem is they are very heavy and the 2520 has little clearance.

 

[Chris2520]

Those look like thay would really bite. only problem is on a paved drive.
it looks like if it spun. it would really scar the driveway...

Chris...

 

[prosperity]

I tried a 2 link and it did not help much on my driveway. So, I traded them for these plus more cash. These work! Problem is they are very heavy and the 2520 has little clearance.

Wow!
Those are some serious chains!

I don't need anything that aggressive - my main problem is the last 500' of my driveway is a pretty good hill leading up to the road, and we get a few sleet/freezing rain storms each year. The sleet can get 8" deep or so at times - it's like trying to drive in silica sand.

 

[Oleozz]

I went through the same process as you last fall, ended up with the 4 link and with R1's they do fall into the tire lugs. Shouldn't be as bad with your R4 tires, how much better I can't answer.

 

[Deadman]

Skidoo; Where did u get those chains?

I bought the 2 links for my 2520, and they are **** nice. BUT, I have yet to run them in the snow!

 

[skidoo]

Deadman,

I purchased these chains through our local Les Schwab dealer! They took the first set back in exchange. I have a fairly steep curved hill in my driveway. With the normal chains, I would still go sideways around the curve while trying to angle the snow like grading. These chains do really bite into the icy stuff too. Expensive too. Cost me upwards of $500. The problem I have with them is they are HEAVY, and they are somewhat difficult to put on because of that.

Last year I tried to plow the curved area going backwards and that worked very well, so much so, that I did not put on the chains. It did not snow much last year either so there was not much motivation...

 

[Deadman]

I bought a set online for my 2520, and they are stupid heavy too!

 

[prosperity]

I bought a set online for my 2520, and they are stupid heavy too!

Did you get the ones like this?

Tractor Tire Chain

I'm looking at the ladder with 2 link spacing.