Tire chains on tractor tires

[beenthere]

The snow we have recently accumulated was wet and about 10", so after several years escaping the need for throwing on the tire chains, yesterday was the day. Went on easy and made a world of difference as the wet snow left a layer of ice that didn't provide good traction.
Another 8-10" coming next two days, they say.

 

[TractorTYMe]

If your tire lands on ground in between the chain latters, you could still end up in a pickle.

 

[beenthere]

If your tire lands on ground in between the chain latters, you could still end up in a pickle.

That doesn't happen. The next cross link doesn't so you don't just sit somewhere and spin.

 

[TractorTYMe]

Was thinking if you happened to brake suddenly..........and skeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

 

[beenthere]

Never been a problem in the last 25 years using these chains. Appreciate your concern tho.

 

[TractorTYMe]

That's good.

 

[seville009]

I put the chains on in the Fall when it’s warm snd dry; just more comfortable. May not always need them, but then I don’t have to think or worry about if I should put them on or not when heavier snow is forecast.

 

[jgayman]

If your tire lands on ground in between the chain latters, you could still end up in a pickle.

Not necessarily. The tire will only spin until the next cross chain comes around and contacts the ground. 4-link chains still offer a good traction enhancement compared to a bare R4 tire. In some ways I prefer 4-link chains to 2-link chains.

 

[Thomas]

Tire chain is money well spent!!!

 

[Catchthedig]

I put the chains on in the Fall when it’s warm snd dry; just more comfortable. May not always need them, but then I don’t have to think or worry about if I should put them on or not when heavier snow is forecast.

I use similar ladder chains on turf tires. Leave them on well into spring as they also grip oin soft surfaces.