JD 2520 with chains on all four tires

[jimgerken]

I managed to get V-bar ATV tire chains on the front tires of my 2520 and have used them for a few weeks now with great success. The secret was to make the inside side loop real big, so it rides up high on the sidewall and stays away from the steering mechanism. Then the outside side loop had to be made real small to take up all the slack in the cross link sets. Then, the cross links were repositioned on the two side loop sets, so it was "4-link" spacing on the inside side loop set, and "3-link" spacing on the outside side loop set. They were sure odd laying on the floor. They looked like a banana shape. Last, I added some real short rubber straps to pull them tighter.
The third attached pic shows my rear chains, some truck tire chains with square cross links, and integrated tensioners (the greatest thing since sliced bread). These came from Tirechains.com.

 

[millhaven_nice_guy]

These remind me of the chains on my old Bolens.... Be careful not to spin the front tires too quickly because if they get grip you will tear the gears out of the front diff.... I know because well let's just say I know! Look at the picture below and you can probably figure out why!

 

[Willl]

Look at the picture below

It does look like you can't make up your mind on which way to go.

Do you put all the blame on the chains ?