Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Snow chain questions

[Pks]

Will snow chains with studs severely scratch concrete and/or black top drives?

How rough is the ride when using 2 link ladder chains? I've used 4 link ladder chains without studs and I thought I'd like a bit more traction.

I don't want to put divits into an asphalt driveway and I'd like to avoid such a bumpy ride out on the backtop road.

Do any of you folks have any good words?

 

[Hill-Billy]

I have a B7510 Kubota with R4 tires and I use 2 link ladder chains on the rears only. It is a little bumpy on pavement, you definately feel them, but it does not bother me. There are a few "white" scratches on the driveway and they will be more defined if you spin the tires. I don't have studs on my chains, if I did I'm sure I would chip up the pavement. My chains weigh about 30 lbs each.

 

[lungdoc]

I'd also avoid the V-bar/studs for use on hard surfaces as I think they'll mark; less so obviously if you get continuous cold so can leave a packed base to protect the drive. I always thought 2 link chains to be smoother than 4 link as there's more or less always some chain under the tire so less bumpy.

 

[Pks]

In my part of SE Michigan, the snow tends to melt on the black top and concrete surfaces a few days after it snows so there's no real cushioning effect.

Your mention of the 2 link ladder chains supports my initial theory about a smoother ride vs the 4 linkers that I'm familiar with. They were not bad, but they lacked traction and the v-bars my neighbor has seemed REALLY rough.

 

[RoyJackson]

Your mention of the 2 link ladder chains supports my initial theory about a smoother ride vs the 4 linkers that I'm familiar with. They were not bad, but they lacked traction and the v-bars my neighbor has seemed REALLY rough.

www.tirechains.com also supports that theory. One of their selling points for 2 link ladder chains is a smoother ride on pavement.

 

[grsthegreat]

I'm in the same dilemma. I'm about to order chains for my DK45 but i have some concrete and some asphalt and alot of gravel to consider.
I guess I'm leaning towards the 2 link, but I'm still unsure what to do. Ill probably chain up all 4 tires.

 

[Thomas]

Keep the chains tight,plus take wide turns if you can.

 

[Pks]

I see the 2 link ladder chains at 'tirechain' to be about $300. Are there any other suppliers that might have a better price?

 

[crazyal]

They are not cheap but these are suppose to work well on pavement. I almost bought a set but since I have no pavement and the only cement is the floor in my garage I opted for a more aggressive chain.

Aquiline Multi-Purpose Tire Chains

 

[Pks]

Crazyal, if you went with a more aggressive chain, what did you get and how do you deal with your floor?