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MRM

After reading the post about roller chain on the front I figured i would give it a try instead of useing standard tire chains, This is what i ended up with. It rides and steers much nicer than tire chains.

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Kelly

I like the chains but tell me do those tires say Wheel horse on them??!!

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rickv1957

Mike,like them chains,they look like they will help steering in the snow,Rick

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Sparky

I wonder what type of chain marks those will leave on the asphalt?

They look like they will work great but I'm not sure I want chain marks all over my driveway.

Let us know after you have used them how they work out.

Mike........

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bork

How much air? Looks like they are to big & would slip off easily?

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Coadster32

Did you deflate the tire, put the chains on, and then reinflate the tire? I haven't done it, but I thought that the tire wraps around the chain a little. :notworthy:

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can whlvr

i have them on a few of my machines,yes deflate the tire fit the chain and inflate,never had one come off,and i think it would be hard on asphalt.

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Rollerman

I run that setup on my plowing tractor too.

I don't notice any marks on the concrete or asphalt....but it will sling the gravel if it's not froze yet.

Or cut the lawn up a bit if you have to push snow out across the lawn & turn to agressive.

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bork

Did you deflate the tire, put the chains on, and then reinflate the tire? I haven't done it, but I thought that the tire wraps around the chain a little. :notworthy:

Ditto.

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truckin88

whats up with the front hitch?

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Indy w h

Kelly they look like generals to me. I have a set on the 6? Lawn ranger

Indy

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MRM

Yes i deflate the tires and sized the chains so they were a snug fit and then blew up the tires to about 12psi i think, my gauge dosn't work to well . Idrove it around in 3rd gear turning the wheel as sharp and fast as i could on the dirt driveway and they did not move at all. The tractor is a B-100 with 16x5.50-8 tires.

The hitch on the plow is something i made to lock the blade in the raised position so i can use the slot hitch with out removing the plow it it works well.

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bork

Are those used dirt bike chain or did you buy somewhere. I cant beleive I could use the ones I threw away. I keep stuff for ever, & the day I throw it away , Is the week I'll need it!!!

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perry

i just picked up some chain yesterday and will be trying this out for the first time. ive been running snowblower tire chains on my front tires for years and it can be a rough ride. i cant wait to try out this set up.

oh, and kelly, keep your eye out in the scrap yard for more chain for me. im gonna need to suit up atleast 3 tractors for snow removal :notworthy: .

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MRM

Yes it is old birtbike chain

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whfan74

That sure does sound interesting. I have been reluctant to try any sort of chain on mine due to the concrete driveway. Let me know how it works........would hate to be kicking myself come spring time.

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MRM

The only part of th 1/4mi long driveway that has blacktop is in front of the gararge so i dont have to worry about any marks.

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