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HELP...TIRE CHAINS QUESTIONS

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Jack

02-08-2003 15:26:00

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I got a set of chains and was wondering if you can help.The size of one set is 14'4"x36".the other is 11'4"x22". I looked at tire chain web sights for the length of the sizes they have.But none have the overall length of the chains.Can some one help me or point me in the right direction.Thanks

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Hugh MacKay

02-12-2003 04:33:54

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Re: HELP...TIRE CHAINS QUESTIONS in reply to Jack, 02-08-2003 15:26:00

Jack: Tire chains are not a very exact science. For example trucks with dual wheels, there is as much as two cross chains different between new and worn tires. You can buy a tool for adding or removing cross chains, or you can bust knuckles with cole chisel. If you have an older Farmall with 10, 11 or 12 inch wide tire, best source of wheel chains is used from trucking companies. Trucking companies tend to get rid of chains when they start breaking. Big difference your speed and theirs. I bought 4 chains for $20. and remodeled to suit. The average truck wheel chain will fit a 11.2 x 24 on Farmall 130 without modifications. I suspect the 36 and 38 on C, H, 200, 300, etc would be close to two sets of truck chains per wheel. Even if you have to go to new check truck parts store. Their prices are much better than farm stores.

I had a set of ice chains (ring chains) sold them for $250. I was nervous of old tractor rear end plus they were awfully hard on concrete floors. And really all I wanted to do was push some snow out of my driveway. I have plowed snow without chains. I find I don't get in trouble pushing snow. Its when I back up that incline or back out of snow I have pushed too far into.

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Jason

02-10-2003 10:21:46

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Re: HELP...TIRE CHAINS QUESTIONS in reply to Jack, 02-08-2003 15:26:00

Not real sure how to know exactly, but if you use the overall length of 14'4" (172") and plug it into the equation for circumference of a circle:

C= (3.1416) x (Diameter) and solve, you get

Diameter (in) = Circumference / 3.1416 and then

Diameter = 54.75" or a 4'6" tire

Could do the same for the other side (43.29") and that should get you close. Course those are EXACT numbers, your going to need a few inches to get the chain together on the tire. Don't know if method is correct, so if someone knows another way that is more accurate, please advise.

Thanks, Jason

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Bill Smith

02-09-2003 20:53:48

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Re: HELP...TIRE CHAINS QUESTIONS in reply to Jack, 02-08-2003 15:26:00

Should be able to half way guess what ball park of wheel size that they fit. Best way to see is to start slapping them on some wheel's and see. If you are wanting to put them on something you got, then trying them out shouldn't be a problem. If they fit they fit and if they don't they don't. Tire chains that are simply to long to fit but the width is right, can be made to work by shortening them up. You will probably want to cut off the extra length of chain. If you are wanting to find out what they fit so you can sell them, it has been my experience that tire chains aren't worth much money. I have seen alot of tire chains sell for little or nothing, even if they know what they fit. Just my two cents worth.

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