Tire chains in front???

[Doubletrouble 10]

I looked through the box of extras that came with my tractor from the PO. I found the tire chains (getting ready for winter) and noticed 2 sets, one for the back and another for the front. Should you chain the front too? I've seen most tractors with the rear chained up but not the front. Any thoughts??

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,880]

Bill, search around here there was a post a while back about putting a bicycle chain on the front tire to give extra traction. That may help.

[bitten 134]

Are you useing a blade or a blower? I know with a blade there has been times that I could have used them. If I had a set I would put them on.

P.J.

[Doubletrouble 10]

I have a blower, I think I'll probably go ahead and put them on when the time comes. It just stuck me as odd when I found them. i have never seen a trtactor with tire chains on the front.

[pfrederi 18,643]

They make a big difference since our horses do not have steering brakes like farm tractors (or d-200s)

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Chains and weight on the front is a good idea if you are having any trouble with the steering in snow/ice, especially with a plow that causes the front wheels to slip sideways. Rib tires, Lug tires or Chains all have less rubber on the ground and tend to "bit" the snow/ice for much better steering than would a flat Turf tire, and having extra weight at the front will greatly help keep both the tires and the blade/thrower down. So, you just may need those chains (much better to have, than to need, especially in the Winter).

[can whlvr 994]

i used bicycle chain and it hooked up unbeileivably,but as someone did state it would roll and it did,then i put #40 roller chain and it has lasted very well and hooks up pretty good.

[Gerry w 2]

Same here on the roller chain idea, it works great! The blower that I used with my raider had those side "wings" and after a heavy snow fall the tractor would get "pulled" over to a side because of the wings. The roller chain stopped that.

[CasualObserver 3,411]

Bill, search around here there was a post a while back about putting a bicycle chain on the front tire to give extra traction. That may help.

Here's the topic from last winter..... Steering tip for plowing snow

[bork 0]

I hope I kept my old dirt bike chains.!!! I like the idea! Thanks to who ever tried it first.