Tire chains

[machinistbcb]

Any body run tire chains in the winter for more traction? I will be doing some plowing on a tarred sloped driveway that gets icy. I am thinking one set of chains on the rear tires will be good enough. Any thoughts?

[PlumCrazy]

Any body run tire chains in the winter for more traction? I will be doing some plowing on a tarred sloped driveway that gets icy. I am thinking one set of chains on the rear tires will be good enough. Any thoughts?

My guess is that the chains will probably tear up the blacktop.

[msafi65]

My buddy runs 4 chains on his 2 when plowing. Tub clearance if critical as a loose chain will cut the plastic quickly. I would run chains on the front tires because of plow weight when trying to back up, fronts have more traction.

[Nubs]

Front's only would cut down on the wear and surface scraping etc I would think.

[PlumCrazy]

Front's only would cut down on the wear and surface scraping etc I would think.

I don't agree.
Chains on any of the tires will be sliding/gouging the blacktop whenever the 6x6 is turning .

[Nubs]

I did say Cut down on... If I cut down from a case to a 1/3 of a case of beer a day that does count as less, Yes

[john swenson]

maybe the co. that makes ''autosock'' ice and snow traction tire covers could help you, definately wouldn't gouge the pavement. johnboy.va

[Swampghost]

I have a 1996 Max II 23hp Vanguard with 5 inch wheel extension. I bought chains for the machine and love them. I have a black tote (used by ice fishermen) that I load up with wood. I have travelled through the woods and over ice on my creek. They absolutely work fantastic. I have travelled across 10 inches of snow with them. I use chains on each tire supported by chain tensioners and also I add additional rope or wire to secure each chain also.