butryn5 0 #1 Posted November 18, 2008 I have a 520h with a snow blower and i was wondering if i needed tire chains with my wheel weights? I live in pa we get some good snow fall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #2 Posted November 18, 2008 I personally have never tried it, but I bought a plow from a guy with weights and chains and he had a 520. The wheel weights were unopened after 10+ years, but he always used the chains. He was also from PA. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butryn5 0 #3 Posted November 18, 2008 thanks greg im new to this tractor any help is great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailman 1 #4 Posted November 18, 2008 I would definately go with the chains. As far as weights are concerned, it's all relative. Some of us have built in weights wherever we go. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,550 #5 Posted November 18, 2008 You definately need the weights. When the blower is up the rear tires will have very little weight on em. I have allways used chains with my blower tractor but this year my driveway was paved so I'm gonne try and snow-blow with just weights and no chains. I used to use 50# weights on each rear rim but this year I have 84#s on each to try and make up for no chains. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #6 Posted November 18, 2008 butryn5, where are our manners? Glad to have you among us! Duff :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #7 Posted November 18, 2008 :D Butryn5 i dont own a snow blower, but have a snow blade's on my tractors i dont have chains on either one of my tractors, but my 1075 has duall wheels with ag tires and weights under the seat also my D-200 has ag tires all around, filleds tires(all), and has weights front(25# each) and rear(2-pair at 100# each side) and i dont have a problem! but chains will definitly help as most of the time you get better tracton and doubles the tracton verses without! also depends on terrain :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butryn5 0 #8 Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks gentelmen for the welcome. This site is full of info you guys thank you for your input glad to be a member. :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 829 #9 Posted November 19, 2008 I use a Workhorse 700 with the narrow (snow) tire with a blade on a paved driveway and lots of weight in the seat. Very little problems unless there is a inch of ice under the snow. The tires are 40 yrs old and rock hard so they work like chains. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #10 Posted November 19, 2008 I now have and answer after plowing today with and without chains (a long story - don't ask) - and there is a difference. I have a very steep driveway and without chains if there is a lot of snow in front of the plow, then the tires slip - even in low first gear. However - on relatively flat areas I did not notice a difference. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
