Tires finding tire chain

laurencen · Dec 11, 2007

Good day all, need some help, it appears here in Saskatchewan good old tire chains are a thing of the past, Im looking for the good solid tire chains for a tire that is 25 1/5 diameter by 6 1/2 wide, they fit a forklift but must be close to a tractor front tire, I have checked with the local Kioti dealer and they only have the light chains sold by peavy mart and the likes, anyone know who sells the old style, does anyone use chains on a CK20, do they use them on all 4 wheels, front or back, please no smart answers like one on front left and rear right

Laurence

KiotiDave · Dec 11, 2007

Hi,
Go to Tire Chains by Tirechains.com they have almost any chain you will ever need. Good quality and service as well.
KiotiDave

CBB · Dec 11, 2007

Ditto on Tire Chains.
I use the V-Bar from tirechains.com on the front of my CK20. Works great in snow.

Get the tensioner they recommend for like 10-15 bucks. Works well.

I can't fit chains on the back due to the Woods backhoe frame...only

CBB · Dec 11, 2007

Ditto on Tire Chains.
I use the V-Bar from tirechains.com on the front of my CK20. Works great in snow.

Get the tensioner they recommend for like 10-15 bucks. Works well.

I can't fit chains on the back due to the Woods backhoe frame...only 1 inch clearance but I find with chains on the front and industrial tires, no problem.

I live s. of Buffalo, we know snow and ice and it works fine.

Hope this helps with your decision.

laurencen · Dec 13, 2007

Thanks for the lead, I have 2 sets on there way, one for forklift and one for the CK20 front tires, not sure if they are needed on the CK20, only issue blowing snow is steering has little effect in some deeper snow drifts, chains may fix this

Laurence

Dmace · Dec 13, 2007

laurencen said:
only issue blowing snow is steering has little effect in some deeper snow drifts, chains may fix this

Laurence

If you just need a little help steering in slippery conditions, I would use the braking instead of mounting chains. There is a pin that comes out and you can brake one side at a time. If you want to steer left, just hit the left brake pedal and keep driving. It is a little tough with HST but setting the cruise at a slow speed makes it a lot easier.

laurencen · Dec 13, 2007

Hi, had not tried the braking, guessing it would work prety slick in reverse, the only issue I have is if one side of the blower has way more snow, the front tires slip, I will play with the brake and let you know, I have chains coming either way

KiotiDave · Dec 13, 2007

Hi,
You may find that some weight in your bucket will be very effective. If you are using a rear blower it is very heavy and will tend to lighten up the front end which will hinder steering.
KiotiDave

kidkioti · Dec 13, 2007

laurencen said:
Good day all, need some help, it appears here in Saskatchewan good old tire chains are a thing of the past, Im looking for the good solid tire chains for a tire that is 25 1/5 diameter by 6 1/2 wide, they fit a forklift but must be close to a tractor front tire, I have checked with the local Kioti dealer and they only have the light chains sold by peavy mart and the likes, anyone know who sells the old style, does anyone use chains on a CK20, do they use them on all 4 wheels, front or back, please no smart answers like one on front left and rear right

Hi Laurence,

Just got in from snow plowing here a bit ago. Storm started out about 8 Am, changed back & forth between snow, sleet & freezing rain. About 4 inch heavy wet slush. Some icing.

Purchased CK25 in June needed something for plowing snow & road work ,about a mile long dirt & gravel private lane. Plenty of steep inclines & gullies. Been here 30 yrs so even though CK25 is 4wd with the Ag tires. I decided to get chains. I believe they call them Dual Grip & so far I'm glad I did. Had a Ford 800 2wd and even with chains I had to plow snow, most of the time downhill with rear blade angled to push or to pull if snow wasn't too deep & I kid you not.

I may have been able to get by with 4wd only if lane was level. Just have the chains on the rear tires. I know more as I use it for the various snow falls during the winter if I may also need Front chains.

Found that the Chains give extra traction for dragging out trees or loading gravel or stone with FEL. BTW I don't have my tires loaded.

Thanks for your question & let us know how they work out?

Pete