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If the snow is not too heavy, new tires will do as much as chains will. Last winter, my Ford 8N had old (almost worn down) rear tires and I needed chains if I was going to do anything with snow. This winter - with brand new tires - the chains are still sitting on the shelf in the tool shed. If you're going to get chains, I wouldn't make them up - just order them. I got a pair for my 8N (with 11.2x28 tires) for around $100 - mail order. Can't remember the name of the company, but it was some hardware store that had a good web presence - ordered them right off their web site. Standard chains should be fine - either way, it's going to be a bumpy ride on frozen ground or cement. As for a blade - you can either go front or rear. Rear blades are easy to come by and easy to put on/off - but they're not the greatest for places that get lots of snow. I use a rear blade on my 8N, but then I'm in the valleys of central Utah - we don't get much snow (that stays long). Also, a rear blade is easier to use when you have to clear away from buildings and such. A front blade is nice when you have deep snow and a LONG place to plow. Like a 1/4 mile driveway or something. Both front and rear blades can be angled (most of them...) so in both cases, you can plow snow to the side. Tim
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