Chains Tire Chains For Rice Tires

[CabinGuy]

I'd like to re-open last winter's discussion about tire chains for rice tires. I've found the tires to be fine for snow and slush, but terrible on hard pack or ice. I'm planning on getting chains, but wanted to see if anyone has any experience with them to add to last year's comments.

I'm also unsure what size to get. Do I need larger ones for the deeper tread? Any ideas on a particular type that might be better than others and/or where I can get them?

 

[vongiese]

I bought chains for my 2210D - I have 9-24 rice on it. THey are "H" chains and even though much of the chain falls between the tire "paddles" - enough chain makes contact with the road to make a big difference in the hard pack and ice.
mike

 

[MichiganBilly]

I've used 1/4 - 3/8" long hex head Grade 5 or 8 self tapping screws and had great success. Just take a cordless drill and zip two of them on the tall ends of each rice lug for the front and rear tires. You'll have no problem with this setup on ice/hardpack -kind of like having studded tires. It's an old motocross/ice-racing trick for motorcycles. Once spring comes...if a few of the hex heads are worn down and difficult to remove just use some vise grips and twist. Good luck.

 

[YanmarFever]

MichiganBilly
I vote for your post as the best advise given so far this year
thats a great idea! and they can be removed when your done too. Stainless steel screws might go all season.

just one question are you using japanese metric ones or us sae?? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ern.