How to remove twists from tire chains

[56servi 39]

I am trying to install a set of used tire chains on my 23" turf tires.  the cross chains do not hookup to the side chains the same on some of the crosses.  I have tried looping the end of the chain back thru the cross chain that is different but did not work.

On the closeup pictures the open end of the cross hooks are both facing up

Hope the pictures show what I am talking about

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,839]

The end hook on the right in the first picture is correct but rotate the side chain 1/2 revolution. That puts the hook on the side of the link closest to the crosser/tread. Ends of the hooks should be away from the tire sidewall.

If you can get the end hook on the crosser fixed in a vise you should be able to pry the hook ends open enough to remove it from the side chain link. Install it correctly and squeeze together using the vice. They do not need to be squeezed tight - just enough to keep it on there.

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

They will untangle.   Start at one end and pass the short end thru to get cross chain #1 and #2 laying correct. Then continue with #3,4,5, etc. untill they are all laying correctly.

 

Here is a correctly laying chain.

 

And by passing the red hooks thru #1 and #2 cross chains, you get this.  The same as your picture.     The cross chains appear to lay correctly, but the twist is in the side chains.    

 

[ri702bill 10,560]

Nice! Those crosslinks are V bar ice chains - great on grip but do tend to scuff up blacktop. And the Vees need to face away from the tire tread.

One of several reasons I have dedicated winter tires for both Horses. The chains stay on those tires all year round.

Edited Saturday at 06:24 PM by ri702bill

[GeneB 5]

Is this what you’re saying to do. Loop red connector under chain and back out

 

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

23 minutes ago, GeneB said:

Is this what you’re saying to do. Loop red connector under chain and back out

 

 

Yes, that would correct the twisted side chains in my pic.   I did the reverse to create that picture.     It may help to hook the two chain ends together when you do this.        

If you pass only one side thru, you get a twist in that side chain and a twist in the cross chain.   If you pass both sides thru the cross chain is not twisted but both side chains are.  

 

If you can't get them untangled, come to the Big Show in Pa. in June  and I will fix them.  Or sell you a new set for $20.

Or, buy a chain plier like this.

 

[GeneB 5]

Going to try and untangle them tomorrow. Will post results

thanks everyone for the help

 

[702854boy 382]

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

If you can't get them untangled, come to the Big Show in Pa. in June  and I will fix them.

Would you be able to put a new hook on a set if we bring them to the show?

[Razorback 1,192]

The untangle instruction is exactly what I have to do, sometimes. I have gotten to where I hang my chains on the inside of the shed doors after I remove them from the tractor, to hopefully avoid a twist like that. Most times I succeed.

[JoeM 9,303]

You can find Ed at this location, conveniently located at the BIG SHOW.

[sqrlgtr 1,290]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

You can find Ed at this location, conveniently located at the BIG SHOW.

 

he looks lonely and seems to be taking a nap

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

4 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

seems to be taking a nap

Nah.  I'm laid back and waving to Joe's drone.

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

9 hours ago, 702854boy said:

Would you be able to put a new hook on a set if we bring them to the show?

Sure, or sell you a new set.   

[56servi 39]

What is the GPS address for the Big Show in Pa  Would like to come next summer

[sqrlgtr 1,290]

19 minutes ago, 56servi said:

What is the GPS address for the Big Show in Pa  Would like to come next summer

 

Last year was my first year being able to attend and really encourage everyone to go if they can. Beware though I took one tractor I sold on here with me but brought back 3 new to me tractors so came out ahead or in the hole, according to who ask me or my ol lady. I mean wife.

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

27 minutes ago, 56servi said:

What is the GPS address for the Big Show in Pa  Would like to come next summer

  The show is always the weekend AFTER fathers day.

[Horsin'round 351]

 

The resemblance is uncanny 

 

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Sure, or sell you a new set. 

 

Would you possibly have a set that fits 23x8.5x12? Would be a good reason to cross the river. 

 

[Handy Don 15,139]

1 hour ago, Horsin'round said:

The resemblance is uncanny 

Would you possibly have a set that fits 23x8.5x12? Would be a good reason to cross the river. 

If Ed doesn’t, someone will. I think I have an extra set, too!

[Ed Kennell 43,761]

1 hour ago, Horsin'round said:

23x8.5x12?

I'll check Mark,  as soon as this wind lays down.

[Horsin'round 351]

3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

I'll check Mark,  as soon as this wind lays down.

 

 

Thank you Ed!

 

No hurry,  target of opportunity.  Please wait until temperatures rise a bit before digging through your buckets. 

[peter lena 9,554]

 @56servi   always have a welded ring  on the outside of my chains , T/S has a selection in stock ,  also have  many various   hook ended extension springs , the tighter  they are set up the more effective  they are  , being a  lubrication nut  also  has me never  putting them away  in rust , a penetrating oil spray down , keeps them looking fresh  , don't even think about it . hanging at length  on wall . along side my oiled mower decks . pete   

[56servi 39]

Got the twists removed today (took about 3 minutes for each chain).  Mounted on tires.

Just waiting on windshield washer fluid from Tractor Supply to fill tires & mount.  This is a 2nd set of tires and only used in winter

Removed valve core from tires, mounter chains as tight as possible, refilled air in tires.  Chains are tight on tires.

Tires have cracks in sidewalls but don't leak air.  Hope they last thru winter & will install tubes next summer