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Tire Chain...different types

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Sal

01-07-2002 07:54:24




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I have a set of 'road chains' with teeth on one 8N and they are o.k.

I have a set of 'field chains' on the other 8N and they are great!

I have heard of 'ring chains' and have a chance to pick up a set at a really good price. I have not gone over to see them yet. How do they rate in terms of traction in the snow/mud. Are they like the field chains, better, worse?

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-Sal




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Rob

01-07-2002 08:10:21




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 Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Sal, 01-07-2002 07:54:24  
The guy that sells several types of chains on the web says the rings (his are double ring) are recommended for snow and mud. Other types are better on ice.
What are field chains?



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Sal

01-07-2002 08:50:12




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 Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Rob, 01-07-2002 08:10:21  
Rob, What I call field chains look like the duo-grip style at tirechains.com

-Sal



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Now I see Tirechains.com says dbl-ring best for ice! Rob nm

01-07-2002 09:23:49




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 Re: Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Sal, 01-07-2002 08:50:12  
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Salmoneye

01-07-2002 08:07:23




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 Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Sal, 01-07-2002 07:54:24  
I have never seen a log skidder with anything but ring chains if that is any indication.
According to TireChains.com they are the best for snow and mud.
See link below...



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Sal

01-07-2002 08:46:00




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 Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Salmoneye, 01-07-2002 08:07:23  
They are double ring but they do not have any teeth in them. Sounds like they will do a great job for what I need.

-Sal



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Mark Hendershot

01-07-2002 08:32:58




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 Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Salmoneye, 01-07-2002 08:07:23  
In the Pacific North West where I live the Skidders use Ring Chains but they have Big Round Cleats with 4 ice Cleats in the centers of the chains for added traction. Mark H.



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jdp

01-07-2002 19:27:33




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 Re: Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Mark Hendershot, 01-07-2002 08:32:58  
The chains on log skidders are called bear claws. I haven't heard the term ring chains, and honestly it is a vague term since all chains are made of rings. I know there is double ring and field chains. Double ring are good on mud and ice, and they clean good too. However, the field chains are just as good. I use both types and sell both types, and I like the field chains better myself. The LaClede tire chain rep told me that they don't sell many double ring chains, only in the northeast U.S. like New York and Ohio. When it comes down to it, as long as I have either type on, I don't get stuck on the ice.

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Salmoneye

01-07-2002 08:50:15




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 Re: Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Mark Hendershot, 01-07-2002 08:32:58  
Yup.
Lots of the ones with the 4-inch cleated rings here too,, but I know guys that just go with the double rings all the way through.
Still darn impressive what a skidder will do!!!



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Mark Hendershot

01-07-2002 08:58:10




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Salmoneye, 01-07-2002 08:50:15  
Great Traction on these Machines! Since we had this fire around us last summer now there taking out all the burnt trees. With all the snow, ice & rocks in the area including the steep hills it been fun watching them! They can pull a whole bunch of BIG Trees all at once behind them thru the woods. Mark H.



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sal

01-07-2002 09:24:42




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Tire Chain...different types in reply to Mark Hendershot, 01-07-2002 08:58:10  
I would like to see the machines at work hauling the timber out.

If the double rings are in good shap I'll pick them up.

Thanks again.

-Sal



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