Tractor tire chains revisited

[Rustyiron]

After years of making do with lesser quality chains, this year I was finally able to afford TRYGG studded chains.
Dave m7040

They are as close to "ice magnets" as possible, and the higher investment should pay off in longevity:thumbsup: I'm tempted to get a set for the rears on my tractor. There's a set on C/L to fit my 18.4x30, "used 2 times" for $1000. $1400 new.

 

[oosik]

When I had the Ford 1700 4WD I used cross-linked V-bar chains. They were specifically made for tractor use and were EXTREMELY heavy. I never used bunge cord or tensioners. However, due to their weight the installation procedure was time consuming. I would spend quite a bit of time getting them as tight as possible, knowing that with use they would loosen somewhat.

The chains provided unbelievable traction but also made the ride somewhat "cobbie".

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Here is a pic of my chains installed. Approximately 1.5" standoff.

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

Not very much room between tire and inside fenders for chains on my l4740 with the 17.5 24 industrial tires so I had to go with aquiline H bar chains for compact tractors. One of the sides were longer and didn't fit very well and I had to modify the chain so was not impressed with that. I have bungie cords as tensioners and have them is tight as I can get them but they seem to move around a lot. I have many steep driveways I have to do so they get worked hard.

As for wear I do about 25 km on pavement every storm. After 5 storms they are not wearing to bad. I will see what they look like at the end of the season.

 

[powerscol]

Update - Joe at Quality Chain is checking into a custom fabrication with a narrower width (20") to fit higher on my R4 tires. My "Titan HD 15x19.5 NHS Contractor FWD" tires have a 14" tread width which is 1" narrower than the typical 15x19.5 R4 tires. 2" down from the top of the tread, and at the tread base I have 3" of clearance. That clearance decreases to 2", 5" down form the top. Will know a bit later on this. He has a shipment of bulk length Trygg Safety Grip (bar diamond and cross links) and other patterns coming in and can fab up the width and length for a higher fit where I have 3" of clearance. Will know more later.

Anyone running the Trygg chains?

Happy New Year - Keith

 

[The Fred]

Aqualine Talons are the best. I started with duo-ladders and then bought Aqualine Talons one year later. I run V bars on the front too as my drive is 10% and ice in the coldest months of the year.

My snowblowing experience went from downright dangerous to a walk in the park with studded rear chains. R4s stink on hard snow and ice.

You really need at least 2.5 inches on the inside because the manufacturer wants those chains run a bit loose so they travel slightly around the tire as you move.

I had to move my wheels to their outermost position although I did run them close (2.5 inches clearance) the first season I had them. Expensive but worth it.

Regards, Fred

 

[Rustyiron]

Anyone running the Trygg chains?

Happy New Year - Keith

I have them, DaveM7040 does, and it looks like redneckracing has them also from his pic. (above).

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

Ok what is the secret of keeping these friging chains in place. I have aquiline H pattern with bars on a 17.5 by 24 wheel I get them as tight as I can on the inside then bunggie them tight on the outside. The move around to the point that the inside almost comes over the wheel on one side and the other is down near the axle. I run on the road about 10 km every snow storm. Man they are getting on my nerves for one the chains were not even the same length as each other.

Fred mention do not tension them tight. Any advice?

 

[Agvg]

Are they to narrow? Picture?

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

thanks for your reply. The chains if anything is to big. I had to remove a cross link because when I hook them on the inside of the tire I ran pass the first cross link. No pictures. I deleted them. I will post some new ones tomorrow.

I can tighten them up on the inside so they are a little ways up the inside of the tire from the rim. When I tighten them down on the outside the H can be around the middle of the tire like they should be but it doesn't take long for them to readjust themselves. I am thinking I am tensioning to tight and maybe not be consistent all the way around the tire thus pulling them off sided.