dgjks6 8 #1 Posted November 20, 2008 Does anyone have a 520 that came with tires other than 23X10.5x12 on the rear? I have chains from a 520 and tires from a 520 - but the chains won't fit. Or am I an idiot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #2 Posted November 20, 2008 I think early 520's has 23x9.50x12s and the newer ones had the bigger rubber. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #3 Posted November 20, 2008 Greg, How are you putting them on? I let the air out of my tires and put the chains on tight and then air back up till the chains are tight. The chains on my 520 were 2 links to long when i got them. I simply cut off the extra links after fitting and they work great. Maybe yours is the same way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 8 #4 Posted November 20, 2008 I put them over the tire, rolled tractor forward, and buckled clamps (OK one clamp and one hook. The tires did not have to be deflated to do this. The chains were loose and when I plowed they worked their way off the tire. The guy I got them from had a 520 and said they worked fine. I assume he had the same size tires I have now. I would get another set and try to sell these but I may have the correct ones already. How do you cut the chain links? I don't have bolt cutters and they would probably be more expensive than a new set of chains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #5 Posted November 20, 2008 I CUT THE LINKS WITH A HACKSAW WHILE HOLDING WITH A PLIERS IF ON THE TIRE OR IN A VISE IF NOT. YOU CAN ALSO TIGHTEN THEM UP USING A RUBBER BUNGEE OR TWO CRIS-CROSSED ACROSS EACH SIDE OF THE TIRE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #6 Posted November 20, 2008 Sawzall with the right blade. I used it to cut the torsion bars in half of my old F-150. My Dewalt 4.5" grinder has cut off wheels for steel. And I think my Dremel will also cut those links. A die grinder has cutoff wheels also. If you have any of those tools you should be able to cut those links with a wheel that costs around $2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 8 #7 Posted November 20, 2008 I got a dremel (actually a black and decker) and I will give it a try. It is always more satisfying doing doing it yourself and modifying something if possible. They are only chains anyway. Thanks for the input guys - now I have a direction. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #8 Posted November 20, 2008 Greg before you cut anything, pre fit the chains with the tired deflated and determine how much needs to be cut. you should be able to hook a link without cutting. If you get them fit, tie down the excess chain and use them for a bit to see if they work loose. If they don't work loose go ahead and cut them to the desired length. If they work loose, start the process again. How wide are the cross chains on yours? Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
