joeyd
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Any one have a site with screaming deals on tire chains?
Tire Chains
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beenthere
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With all the snow around the country last winter, likely no one is sitting on a warehouse full of them that they want to get rid of at a cheap price.
But look into making a set just to see how the costs break down. I made mine because I couldn't find the size to fit my R-4 tires (I didn't like the "our size fits all" stock answer).
What you putting them on?
But look into making a set just to see how the costs break down. I made mine because I couldn't find the size to fit my R-4 tires (I didn't like the "our size fits all" stock answer).
What you putting them on?
RoyJackson
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Unless you find a super deal close to home, www.tirechains.com is probably your best bet for quality chains at a good price.
whistlepig
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I have been wanting a set of Aquiline Talons since the middle of last winter. The only place that I can find that sells them is tirechainsrequired.com. I checked today and they are still out of stock for my size. When I started searching for chains I was suprised how few dealers and options there were on tractor chains. If you need them don't wait until the last minute. When these guys run out they are out until the next snow season.
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joeyd
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I am putting them on a TYM T353 HST with r-4's size 43x16.00-20. Tirechains.com has a few styles that would fit but with the grade on my road I would prefer an H pattern chain for the ice versus a 2 or 4 link pattern. Les Schwabb has some H patterns but they will have to cut them down and they are just under $300.
arrabil
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I've got a steep driveway that gets covered in ice nightly during the winter season. The 2-links w/ turf tires have never so much as slipped on it.
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joeyd
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Well I pulled the plug on some 4 link v-bar chains from Tire Chain.com. They returned my call promptly and were very friendly and helpful. I would reccommend them on that alone but their prices are good also. Talking to my neighbors who deal with the same road issues I have the v-bar should do the trick.
jpm
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at lest you have a little time before you really need them
Don87
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I used a Cub Cadet for years with loaded tires and chains on my sloped, paved, driveway(1 wheel drive).
I figure if my new Massey 4wd, with dif lock, chains and turfs don't cut it.........I gots a Bic:laughing:
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Dumb southernboy question- are tire chains pretty universal? My yanmar tractor has I think 31"x9x16 which is pretty close to what my truck has. Doubt I'd ever need chains for my truck.
I need extra traction in the field as I box scrape with rippers down. The 1600lb yanmar with turf tires needs a wee bit more traction.
I need extra traction in the field as I box scrape with rippers down. The 1600lb yanmar with turf tires needs a wee bit more traction.
flowerfarmer
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Have you tried the store up in bonners... Tryg, I think it's called? I haven't done any business with them but am looking for a set myself and would love some feedback.
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joeyd
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I called White Mt. Chain they sell that brand and are in the Sandpoint-Bonners Ferry area and I was quoted almost $600 for a set. Those chains are more for heavy equipment/logging equipment. I am happy with Tirechains.com but I haven't tried to install them yet.
whistlepig
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tirechainsrequired.com now show Aquiline Talons in stock now for my size tire. These are the most aggressive chains that I could find online. I will be ordering them next week.
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Do consider the surface you'll be operating on before you buy. "Aggressive" chains can be tough on asphalt.
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Aggressive chains can be rough on you on hard surfaces too! I bought a set of "H" pattern v-bar chains last fall, and although they are great in the field, and woods, they are almost impossible on pavement at anything over 2 mph. The gaps in the chains don't end up in the same place on both sides, and it's like driving something with two square wheels that are out of sync.
Danno1
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....... and it's like driving something with two square wheels that are out of sync.
That's too funny just thinking about it!!!
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Yeah, tire chains are pretty much universal. If they fit, you'll get a ton more traction and a rougher ride too. You can split them and add links of similar size chain as needed. Common sense will apply regarding speed and quality of your repair if operating on paved surfaces.
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whistlepig
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I did get a lot of good advice since last winter from TBN while researching chains. I know they will tear asphalt up. Also a member advised that these aggressive chains will gnaw my concrete garage floors. I have some heavy duty interlocking rubber horse mats I'm going park the tractor on. We, and all the neighbors, have gravel driveways. They may tear up the yard a bit. I'm also going to purchase a ballast box.
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joeyd
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The people at Tirechains.com also mentioned putting down plywood wherever you are going to park the tractor on asphalt or concrete. Depending on how often you have to use the tractor it should last a winter or so I would think.
