jimbo7921 8 #1 Posted December 28, 2012 Hi guys, i am heading into Michigan next week to pick up some snow handling equipment and was planning on spending some hard earned Canadian dollars on some tire chains but wasn't sure on the best place to shop, except for your tsc stores with like ours up here don't seem like the best quality or price. I am heading from Port Huron to Detroit so if anyone knows of a place not to far out of the way that would be greatly appreciated. thx jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #2 Posted December 29, 2012 I bought my last pair of 2-link chains from Weingartz Lawn and Snow. Locations in Utica, Farmington and Waterford. Dont remember what they cost but they are the best pair I've ever owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #3 Posted December 29, 2012 What size tire? I have a few like new sets of heavy duty chains, I'm in MI but 2 hours from Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo7921 8 #4 Posted December 29, 2012 hey kelly they r 23x10.5x12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregg'shorses 77 #5 Posted December 29, 2012 The American TSC is a bit different than ours. Also a slight detour to joes outdoor power near Kingston/ Marlette , about 45 min N/W of Port Huron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #6 Posted December 29, 2012 I buy auto tire chains at garage sales..(usually a buck or two a set) then resize them using a tire chain tool from my local NAPA store...(tool is 17.95) You know the ole saying..."poor people have poor ways".....guess I fit that mold or just too cheap to pay 100 bucks for a set of TSC chains made in China~~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo7921 8 #7 Posted December 29, 2012 I hear ya i figured if im in the USA i could atleast save the 15% tax i have to pay here plus most things r a little bit cheaper in the states Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #8 Posted December 29, 2012 Can't help put my last good set of 10.5 chains on my 520 this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #9 Posted December 29, 2012 I got a set that was new last winter. They are the 2 link type that are in very good shape. I live north of Detroit about 2 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #10 Posted December 29, 2012 here is a pic of them on my 520 that I sold this year. they are the lighter duty type, but were used very little as we didn't get much snow last year. They worked very well and I don't have a use for them any more if you want them , send me a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #11 Posted December 29, 2012 I bought a set of rubber tire chains (http://www.rubbertirechains.com/rubber-tire-chains-c-4.html) so I don't tear up my driveway. I haven't had a chance to use them yet. They are on the expensive side. They are also a PITA to install. Takes two of us to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #12 Posted December 30, 2012 I agree with Butch. The rubber tire chains are a PITA. I use a scratch awl to put mine on. This provides a bit of leverage. The tip might work better if it is bent but I've owned mine for over thirty years and do not want to make a purpose-tool out of it. I use it all the time for other things. If you can find one, a cotter pin puller might work as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #13 Posted December 31, 2012 Good luck with those chains Jim. It was very nice to meet you and good luck with your new plow! It's always great to meet another member of this great hobby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
