HeLa
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i'll have to check those out.
not surprisingly, we also know winter tires. Passenger cars - Winter tires maybe i'm a *little* biased, but these are some of the best that i've ever used.
Chains Recommendations for tire chains on a BX?
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i'll have to check those out.
not surprisingly, we also know winter tires. Passenger cars - Winter tires maybe i'm a *little* biased, but these are some of the best that i've ever used.
The first two seasons I got away without chains because we had minimal snow. This year, after the first 8" dump, I could tell pushing my front blade was going to be taxing if I got anything higher. Went with standard 2 link HD chains. We got 12" over the weekend (with 2 foot drifts), and am I glad I got the chains. No way I was moving that snow without them.
Boscoe
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Okay, old thread revived but wanted to add to the discussion about tire chains. My 2011 BX 25 ran with 4 link spaced ladder chains front and rear. No problem with running them but had to remove the wheels in order to get the chains mounted. Last month I took delivery of a new BX25D-1 and ordered 1.5 inch Bora spacers for the fronts and 2" bora spacers for the rear. I then ordered Trygg Helene chains from Norway, which are easy on pavement but are good for snow or working in the woods The price of the chains is about 3 times higher for the fronts and 4 times higher for the rears over what's commonly available at local hardware joints. I live 24 miles to the nearest town. The towns in the other direction are over 40 miles away. Being this rural I have to be self sufficient and have always been independent. The Trygg chains had to be made, and will arrive in 6 to 8 weeks. Until they arrive the old ladder chains will have to do. The terrain here is up and down, with a nifty toboggan run for the grandkids.... and me too. The Trygg chains are diamond pattern. The tires are R4 Industrial. The Tryggs will ride on top of the tread and the diamond pattern makes for a smooth ride since the chains are always in contact with the ground. With the spacers and chains the ticket will be a bit over a grand. But its what I want. So far Northern MN doesn't have very much snow. Just nuisance stuff. Getting prepared for next year.
Mowbizz
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Hello, if you don't mind, please share the type of chains which are supposedly, easy on asphalt pavement? On the Trygg site they all look pretty aggressive...I have turf tires on my BX25D and although they are good on ice and snow, a chain that doesn't grind up the asphalt would be nice! Thanks!
Boscoe
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I mentioned it in my post. They are the Helene Style Chains. If you go to the Trygg website and read about the Helene style chain and look at the photo's instead of welded studs there are bars. The pressure points are not as rough on pavement as hardened studs. However the diamond pattern keeps the chains from getting lost between the tire lugs. The weight then is distributed to the bars located within the pattern on both the middle and sides of the diamonds. I really don't know how these chains would work on a turf tire. I suppose if I had turf tires and wanted to use them in snow I'de install studs, which would be equally expensive. It's a horse apiece. I ran out of options. I have a set of Grizzlar's, brand new rear chains that will adorn the wall in my shrine with other things I've ordered to see if they would work, and didn't. Peerless wouldn't build me a set and if they didn't neither would the many distributors of other chains that brag that they have chains to fit anything. This forum, like others is to share information so I don't mind the questions at all. I favor any feedback in efforts to find solutions to the things we all may need. Thank you for the inquiry!
PILOON
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On turf tires cross links at every 3rd link is IMHO the way to go.
There is always at least two cross links in contact with the road surface hence no 'skip/grab' effect and the ride is so slick that you don't realize that you are riding on chains.
My CUT is dressed that way and I drive flat out w/o knowing that I'm chained. Also they don't scar pavement as they never slip.
I'll also add that my chains are the ice stud style that could really chew up asphalt. (but don't as they simply roll on)
There is always at least two cross links in contact with the road surface hence no 'skip/grab' effect and the ride is so slick that you don't realize that you are riding on chains.
My CUT is dressed that way and I drive flat out w/o knowing that I'm chained. Also they don't scar pavement as they never slip.
I'll also add that my chains are the ice stud style that could really chew up asphalt. (but don't as they simply roll on)
Mowbizz
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Oh...sorry I missed that the first time. No pictures on their website though...was wondering how they are different and how they are gentler on pavement?
Mowbizz
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Thanks for that info!
Boscoe
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Chain: 5 or 7mm square chain with wear bars
Use area: goods transportation
Features
Indoor Outdoor Durability Comfort Grip
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TRYGG Helene is our brand new product line for forklifts. Diamond pattern gives good maneuverability and good grip. Well suited for vehicles with limited space around the tires. Wear-bars are welded on all lying chain links. TRYGG Helene is more gentle on concrete and asphalt surfaces than a conventional studded chain. The continuous pattern allows precision driving.
Copied and pasted from the Trygg Website. A person could spend 8 hours on the site, and still will want to know more. The Bora Wheel Spacers came in today. Pretty good project when I don't really like fooling around with them today.
Use area: goods transportation
Features
Indoor Outdoor Durability Comfort Grip
**** ***** ***** ***** ****
TRYGG Helene is our brand new product line for forklifts. Diamond pattern gives good maneuverability and good grip. Well suited for vehicles with limited space around the tires. Wear-bars are welded on all lying chain links. TRYGG Helene is more gentle on concrete and asphalt surfaces than a conventional studded chain. The continuous pattern allows precision driving.
Copied and pasted from the Trygg Website. A person could spend 8 hours on the site, and still will want to know more. The Bora Wheel Spacers came in today. Pretty good project when I don't really like fooling around with them today.
thirdroc17
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In my experience over the last 50 years.
You can get by without chains if you have 4 wheel drive.
4 link chains are generally the cheapest, do help a lot, though can be a bumpy ride.
2 link chains cost more, help more and ride smoother than 4 link chains.
V-bar cross links dig in a lot more than the simple twisted links.
No chains means the least potential damage.
Twisted cross chains will do less damage than V-bar cross chains.
So it comes down to, do you just want to "get by"? Go whole hog and put on 2 link, V-bar chains? Or something in between?
While people complain about "marking up the driveway", to me it's a freaking driveway, something to be used, not to sit back and look at. That said, with my gravel drive, what could possibly construed as damaged? :laughing:
You can get by without chains if you have 4 wheel drive.
4 link chains are generally the cheapest, do help a lot, though can be a bumpy ride.
2 link chains cost more, help more and ride smoother than 4 link chains.
V-bar cross links dig in a lot more than the simple twisted links.
No chains means the least potential damage.
Twisted cross chains will do less damage than V-bar cross chains.
So it comes down to, do you just want to "get by"? Go whole hog and put on 2 link, V-bar chains? Or something in between?
While people complain about "marking up the driveway", to me it's a freaking driveway, something to be used, not to sit back and look at. That said, with my gravel drive, what could possibly construed as damaged? :laughing:
