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BIgDawg

12-10-2003 18:19:52

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I have a good running 2N. We got 5 inches of snow here in central Wi, so I removed my loader (weight) and started plowing snow with my 7 ft back blade.

Did the job just fine, but I was spinning backing up several times. How much would chains help? How much would a set cost? and any ideas on where to get tire chains?

Doug
Wisconsin

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BigDawg

12-11-2003 10:59:55

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

Guys, thanks for the education! I new this would be the place to get the anwser.

Regards,

Doug

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'52 8N (MD)

12-11-2003 10:52:27

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

I recently switched from bar ags to Titan R-3 12.4-28 Turf tires. The chains for these turf tires were "Roadmaster" made by Laclede Chain. They cost me $220. As others here have pointed out, you get better traction with button treads with chains because there is no void space like with bar ags. If you do get chains, make sure they are roadworthy.

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Aaron Wolfe

12-11-2003 08:55:50

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

Phil's Tractor & Supply in Madison, WI sells new tire chains. 608-274-3601

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RWK in WI

12-11-2003 05:48:52

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

I'm reposting this here as it may help you.
About tire chains & tire preasure.
For early season storms and when on hard paved serfaces I run recomended tire preasure or on the low side. It allows the tire to form around the tire chain and force it to bite into the snow on the surface and not slide. When I am working on a hard frozen ice pack after several plowings I run a higher tire preasure to force the chains to bite into the ice pack.
Depending on the tire chains you are using you can get much better results and a smoother ride by using tire chains based on "two link spacing" rather than the common / cheaper "four link spacing" . By having more cross links you are constantly riding on chain rather than droping off and then have to climb back on a chain crosslink. Better traction and a better ride. All of my units from the smallest self propelled snowblowers to my yard tractor to my bigger 60+ HP tractors and my trucks have chains on two link spacing. For my large tractors that run double ring chains I have to buy two sets and take the links from one set to make the other set to two link spacing but it is worth it. If you want to see how two link spacing is different than four link spacing you can look at the "tirechains.com" web site.
I hope this helps you.
Dick Kraus in the Lake Superior snow belt

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Seadog

12-11-2003 05:06:57

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

I got my tire chains from tirechains.com located
in PA -- Best price I could find and they are
very prompt in shipping (UPS Ground). I liked
their selection - specific cuts to your tire
size.

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Pete's '47

12-10-2003 20:52:21

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

If you're in central Wisconsin, try Strojny Implement in Mosinee. Pete

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Mark

12-10-2003 20:21:58

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

Value built has them or tractor supply co.

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uh . . . Dell (WA)

12-10-2003 20:21:19

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

BigDoggie..... ....tractor ag-bar tires are designed for TRACTION FORWARD, which explains why you spun your tires backing up in reverse. You want traction beyound what your ag-bar tires give you, GOTTA GO "field-chains". These are center diamond chains that don't drop into the ag-bar spaces. Weight in tires don't add traction in ice and packed snow.

Sometimes you can get "free" used 18-wheeler truck chains that you can make fit your slow speed tractor, ask around, 'cuz the trucking company lawyers make them use new tire chains so they don't sued by irrate drivers for loose chain links down on the interstate..... ....Dell

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bill in orono,mn

12-10-2003 19:12:08

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

www.tirechains.com
I bought a pair of "double ring" chains from an older (70+) farmer who was glad to be rid of them for $75.

I have the much maligned calcium chloride in my new tire/rims--this combo is great but I still use the chains when I need maximum traction. For instance you are unstoppable (more or less) with chains. Pulled out a fellow in his 4wd compact tractor who was buried to the axels in clayey goo. Did it up-hill no less.

Yea, that's the ticket- and it was raining and I was swarmed with hornets and on just two cylinders firing and ... ok, I'm kidding. But it was up hill.

Tire chains are one of my favorite extras I have for the ol' girl. Or is it guy? I've never looked.

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schultz47

12-10-2003 18:33:57

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Re: Tire Chains in reply to BIgDawg, 12-10-2003 18:19:52

I live in western WI, and was plowing snow this morning with my 8N with chains. Did not spin at all with my 7 ft blade. I bought my chains at a farm auction (used) for $50.

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