R4 Tire Chains. Is cheaper better?

[JSUnlimited]

I was looking for chains on tirechains.com and found these are the cheapest. I have a NH TC24DA with 12-16.5 R4's. The use would be snow removal from a steep limestone driveway, plus snow removal from family's concrete/asphalt (flat) drive next door. The other thing I was really needing traction was for hauling firewood out of the woods on frozen/snow covered ground. Would these work or just fall in between the lugs? What would you guys reccommend? I've done a search but have not found the answers.

Joe

 

[JSUnlimited]

Or would these be better as I also need some lateral traction as I have to drive across some slope to get to the wood?

 

[Deerlope]

I think the second pic would serve you much better.

 

[PoleClimber]

Ladder chains will bury themselves in between the treads. You need a chain that is designed to keep the crosschains from moving into the tire tread,just like in your second post. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Bernie

 

[Woody_NH]

I would recommend a product with some type of cross pattern or H pattern to keep the chain from falling into the lugs. For example like the center row in this page:
http://www.tirechainsrequired.com/tractor-tire-chains.html

I got the Nortractor H pattern see:
http://www.tellefsdal.no/images/Kjetting/Nortractor_stor.JPG
These were expensive but are high grade steel and offered more inside clearance.

 

[PoleClimber]

Look at the New Holland Owning and Operating forum. I posted a picture there of my tractor with chains.

 

[JSUnlimited]

PoleClimber,

Yeah, I saw those pics the other day and I think those will be what I'll get, not much more for my size. Thanks to all for the feedback.

 

[beenthere]

These are the ones (ladder, first pic) like I have (and have used for years with both R-1 and R-4 tires). They do not hide in the lugs to the point they are not effective, and work just fine on a side slope. You may opt for the H pattern or cross pattern, but I have not found a need to do that. The idea that they get buried in the lugs is a 'theoretical' thought, but not realistic in my experience. They may be a bit rougher on dry pavement or frozen ground and give you more bounce but the fact they do this means they are not buried in the lugs. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Just another side of the coin, and thought you'd want to know. It's not my money.

 

[robison]

My company services and fits out Land Rovers for off road use. Sometimes that involves rigging tire chains for mud, ice, or snow. I have found this company - Rud Chain - makes an excellent product. They have a whole line of chains for tractors, skid steers, log skidders and off road machinery.

http://www.rudchain.com/snow/work5.htm

We use these chains for Land Rovers. They are easy to fit and among the best chains I've used.

http://www.rudchain.com/snow/grip4.htm

 

[bugstruck]

/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Smart looking designs. Up there with the best I've seen posted here, maybe even better.

Thanks