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Patrick 2N

01-10-2007 06:44:04

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I was at TSC yesterday looking at getting some chains for my new filled tires on those new loop rims. I did not know what to expect for prices. They want $90 per side, for ones to fit 11.2 X 28. Yes the bag of chain for one side was VERY heavy. What is a good price for chians? Should I consider ones that have a peice of angle welded to the chian in the tread area? Just need some pointers from some guys that have been down this snowy road.

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Dan in MI

01-12-2007 10:04:54

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

look at tirechanis.com the prices were the best when i bought mine and the quality seems to be good also.

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Jim.UT

01-11-2007 14:10:48

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

There's a pair of duo-grip chains on ebay that would work on my 800 but the freight alone is $111 to me....on top of the bid price. So I'd say if you can get a pair of duo-grips for $90 out the door, you're doing fine.

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Patrick 2N

01-11-2007 03:42:04

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

Thanks for all the info. and the pics. ! I think I will go with the duo grip. Looks like they will work fine for what I need.

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keith weber

01-11-2007 03:06:41

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

The chains on my Jube were built from discarded road dept truck chains. They are the ladder type but with a cross chain nearly every other link it bites real well.

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John O (MI)

01-10-2007 17:03:30

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

I would stay away from standard ladder chains. They are not completely useless, but they are much less effective since they fall between the lugs. Duo-Grip and Double Rings work much better.

For my NAA, I stepped up from ladders to Duo-grip with V-Bars for maximum traction. They work great, but they are pricy.
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On my 861, I debated with double rings, but ended up finding some used Duo-grip double rings. These work great in the mud, but I haven't had any snow yet to try them out in winter conditions. I don't know if anyone makes these anymore, but you can find standard double ring chains (in a typical ladder style).
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-John

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Chad OH

01-11-2007 17:50:22

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Re: tire chains in reply to John O (MI), 01-10-2007 17:03:30

Hey John,
What kind of blade is that?
I have what looks to be the same kind on mine.
I don't know what the maker is, cause mine was about completely brown with rust when I bought it.

Thanks,
Chad

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John O (MI)

01-18-2007 08:29:49

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Re: tire chains in reply to Chad OH, 01-11-2007 17:50:22

The blade is a no-name that I bought new at an implement dealer/farmer. The design is common with several other companies, including some King Kutters. It works fine, but the hitch pins won't stay tight since they bolt to the curved section of the frame. It works better with 80 lbs of weight bolted to it. Someday I'll upgrade to a Midwest blade with tool-free tilt and slide adjustments.

-John

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D Masury

01-10-2007 11:44:11

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

Last winter I paid $200 for a set of new chains for my 9N. They were heavy and made in China. For just not sliiping around when you plow a some snow etc. they are fine.... for serious woods work I would recommend a more serious type of chain as described by some of the other posts.

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TheOldHokie

01-10-2007 10:33:43

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

Figure $200 and up for good chains new. So $90/wheel's pretty good if the chains are decent. Super heavy duty can easily go double that.

TOH

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mountainibis

01-10-2007 08:27:21

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

I got the chains for my 9n from the local highway department.

The chains are worn to the point where they're not safe for a plow truck to run on a public road, but there's plenty of meat on 'em for a slow moving tractor.

It takes a bit of work to get the chain lengths where they need to be, but it is cheaper than buying new.

If the trucks in your area run chains, you might want to drop in at the service garage and see if they have any old chains they want to get rid of.

Just a thought.

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guest

01-10-2007 07:34:18

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 06:44:04

check tirechains.com
for the prices.

If you are not going on pavement I like the
ring type logging chains.

Do not make them ultra tight as they
are better loose so they shift on each revolution.

If in NEPA a friend has a new set for a 2000 for sale.

George

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Patrick 2N

01-10-2007 07:58:52

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Re: tire chains in reply to guest, 01-10-2007 07:34:18

Thanks for the information. I am half on gravel road with hills and half sort of flat pavement.

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Jack L

01-10-2007 08:22:00

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 07:58:52

Patrick, I'm using Tire Chain.com's duo grip chains as I'm on lots of hills and a gravel road. The duo grips won't allow the chain to fall between the treads.

They also give a pretty rough ride on a hard surface but I always ride on the soft shoulder.

Jack

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Jerry/MT

01-10-2007 10:42:28

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Re: tire chains in reply to Jack L, 01-10-2007 08:22:00

I agree with Jack's advice I bought chains from tirechains.com and they recommended the ladder type with reinforcing bars for the icey conditions we encounter here in Western Montana. The problem with the ladder type is that they slip between the lugs and are not as effective as they should be. Get the duo grip chains and you'll be a lot happier. I am trying to find an easy way to convert mine to duo grip and it'll probably be cheaper to sell these chains and buy the duo grips.

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guest

01-10-2007 08:20:02

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Re: tire chains in reply to Patrick 2N, 01-10-2007 07:58:52

The ring type are not street leagel as they
bite in pretty good.

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