Tire Chains

dj1701 · Sep 3, 2003

I have a JD 4115, and a set of tire chains that I am not very happy with. I bought the chains from tirechains.com because the price was good. Don't get me wrong, the quality of the chains is top notch, but the spaces between the chains is to wide. When I move snow, I have to go very slow or my teeth will shake loose from the up and down movement of the tractor. Does anyone know of someplace I can get chains that cover more of the tire so that I am riding on chain only.

Thanks
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chrisjbell · Sep 4, 2003

Can't help you with your chain search, but had to ask...

Where are you that you're getting snow? We hit about 95F today and it was "cooling down". Just curious... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

bphillips · Sep 4, 2003

You can probably just buy additional cross chains and add them between the existing ones. The chains for my NH 29D have three empty links between each cross chain so I'm sure I could double the number on "ladders". That would smooth the ride, but add quite a bit of weight.

I don't mind the bumpy ride so much as I don't go very fast, /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif but the chains have been a life saver on the ice - worth every penny ...

Brad in NH

Henro · Sep 4, 2003

Hi,

Do you have 2 link or 4 link chains?

2 link chains have a cross chain ever other side link, that is one empty link between the cross chains. The 4 link chains have three empty links between the cross chains...

Sounds like you may have the 4 link chains...if so maybe you should consider going with the 2 link...now if you have 2 link chains...what to do? you got me. Mabye a different style like the duro grip [if they are available in your size and if I remember the name right] might work better...

Still, chains will not give as smooth a ride as no chains do...but the 2 link I use aren't too bad at all. The smaller the tire the more the bump will be noticed I think, if 3/8 inch cross chains are used.

Larry_Van_Horn · Sep 4, 2003

I have a somewhat unrelated question about chains that I thought I would ask since the general topic was broached.

Does anyone use non-steel chains on their tractors so they don't scrape up the asphalt surface? If so where do you get them? Do they work as well?
Larry

dj1701 · Sep 4, 2003

Henro,
I have the Durogrip and am looking for a net style chain. Somthing that will cover the tire more. I have found a place, but the price for a set is over $800. for Pewag Chains. Here is the link for my tire. Let me know what you think.

The Link

dj1701 · Sep 4, 2003

chrisjbell,
I live near Buffalo NY. It is around 70 during the day and no snow. We have been in the 50's already this summer and I have seen pine cones in the trees like never before. Some say that is a sign of a very bad winter. I know I have never seen so many pine cones before, and I have lived here all my life. That coupled with the rain and unseasonable cold makes me think we could be in for a bad one. Could be wrong, but it don't hurt to be ready.

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rambler · Sep 5, 2003

( Henro,
I have the Durogrip and am looking for a net style chain. Somthing that will cover the tire more. I have found a place, but the price for a set is over $800. for Pewag Chains. Here is the link for my tire. Let me know what you think.

[...]

Thanks )

I think, without a doubt, that is the _longest_ web address I have ever seen!

Are you testing the chains out now on hard ground, or did you use them last winter & don't like them? There is a big difference running them in actual snow.

There are many different styles of chain, & links. A web-type would be heavy i'd think, seems like more than a person would need. What type of tire do you have to begin with?

--->Paul

Boondox · Sep 5, 2003

I had the same complaint when I put chains on my little B1750, so when I traded up to my L3010 I went with skidder style chains. They maintain a continuous contact with the ground so there is no thump-thump action, though the inch long ice spikes are not suitable for paved surfaces. I bought them here in New England, but can't remember where. I've also seen chains in a ladder pattern that would give as smooth a ride or better.

Pete

mgrick · Sep 5, 2003

I'm going to be in the market for chains,from what I can see from the link to tirechains.com at the bottom of the page the 2 link ladder chain seems to cover the tire pretty good.My rears are 43x16x20 and there price is 203.00 dollars plus shipping,thats a little cheaper than the 800.00 bucks for the set your looking into. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

gerard · Sep 5, 2003

You can try labonville.com. They have norse ice chains and log skidder type chains that are kind of like a chain net that really covers the tire. Great chains but they go for around $1000. I have the duogrips also on R1's and while the ride is not as smooth as without the chains I don't think it's too bad.

Boondox · Sep 8, 2003

( You can try labonville.com. They have norse ice chains and log skidder type chains that are kind of like a chain net that really covers the tire. Great chains but they go for around $1000. I have the duogrips also on R1's and while the ride is not as smooth as without the chains I don't think it's too bad. )

Labonville! That's where I got my Norse chains. I've been spacing on the name for months; thanks for the reminder. Granted it was a couple of years ago, but mine cost me $550.

Pete

dj1701 · Sep 9, 2003

Ok Guys,
I called tirechains.com, and they are going to make me a set of V-bar Ladder style chains with 2 link spacing for around $239. I will let you know how i like them and post some pictures when i get them. I just cold not spend the $800 for a set of Pewag's

dj1701

John_Mc · Sep 9, 2003

Any chance one of our moderators or administrators could edit the post with the mile ling link in this thread so that all of us Netscape users don't have to scroll left and right across 5 screens to read this thread? (Yeah, I know, switch to MS Internet Explorer and it will break the link into multiple lines... )

John Mc

MikePA · Sep 9, 2003

Any chance one of our moderators or administrators could edit the post with the mile ling link in this thread so that all of us Netscape users don't have to scroll left and right across 5 screens to read this thread? 
Done. BTW, while IE breaks it into multiple lines, I still had to scroll. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

CTyler · Sep 9, 2003

( I have to go very slow or my teeth will shake loose from the up and down movement of the tractor. )

What about letting a little air out of the tires?

dj1701 · Sep 27, 2003

Ok,
I have installed the chains. I know it's early, but I was bored, and I wanted to make sure they fit ok before snow flys.
I went with the ladder type and every other link. I took them for a test drive, and they are much better then the Duro-Grip style. Very smooth.

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