tires for snow

[JOHNT 0]

The 1056 I just got is just going to be for plowing snow, any suggestions as far as what tires would be best. Also would love to find a tiller attachment for it but not sure what would fit or how to hook one up any suggestions on that we be a big help also. Sorry for all the questions just pumped up on this wheel horse thing. I am 56 years old and have wanted to redo and old mower as far back as i can remember and dang it this thing has got hold of me!!! Not going to try to make it perfect just a nice worker. I am looking for another Horse already an haven't had this one a week am I sick??? Thanks for all your help. :thumbs:

[rickv1957 75]

You have the bug!! Rick

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534]

IMO run turf tires with chains at lower tire pressure is the way to go. Ags are just not good in the snow and the tires chains fall between the ags making them non useful.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

The tires that are on it now will be fine - especially if you are able to use tire chains. (wheel weights will help too)

Tillers on the 3 speed tractors will work, but ground speed is a bit fast to do a nice job - unless you slip the "clutch" (which prematurely wears the drive belt)

If you're already looking for another Horse , see if you can find one with the 8 speed. (which is a 3 speed with high & low range) Low range cuts ground speed (through a 4:1 reduction) and allows the tractor to hold the tiller back so it has time to work. There's also less chance of the tiller pushing the tractor.

If you go newer than 1973, it will have the Attach-Matic hitch system that will make attaching a tiller much easier.

[HankB 16]

IMO run turf tires with chains at lower tire pressure is the way to go. Ags are just not good in the snow and the tires chains fall between the ags making them non useful.

I would say that's a fact - not opinion. (Well... not sure about lowering pressure, you're starting out with only 12-15 psi to begin with.)

And then there are preferences. I used chains on turf tires and they did provide good traction. However, when pushing that really big pile, they still spin and then the chains scrape up the pavement. I just resealed my asphalt drive so I don't want to see claw marks all over it. Last winter I put a pair of fluid filled ags on my 314-H and found that they provided plenty of traction for plowing.

There are also different chains. V-bar have little bars welded to the links and will provide the most traction. They are also capable of producing the most pavement damage. There are also two link and four link chains, depending on the spacing of the cross pieces around the circumferential chain.

Chains will typically cost a lot less than ags.

For really big snow, consider a blower attachment.

-hank

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Weight, weight, weight! The more extra weight you have makes a huge improvement in traction, with whatever tire & chain you have, most of the weight in the rear, but you still need some extra weight in the front for better steering.

I think that Turfs with 2-link chains and 20 psi in the rear, plus 60

[Wheel Horse Fan 3]

I pushed 12-16 inches of snow with AGs, 50 lbs weights and me (200 lbs) with my 416-8 with very little problems. Like Hank I sealed my driveway last summer and didn't want the chains chewing it up. I was surprised at how well the AGs did. They worked better then the 315-8 w/turfs and chains (no extra weight) that I used at my mom's.

Rubber chains may prevent the driveway damage, but get the weights as well.