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Has anyone tried Dennis kurks ice chains on all 6 or 8 tires. Just curious when I hear about our northern freinds riding on the ice.
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I have two sets of basic ATV tires chains w/ rubber spider style tire chain tensioners (generally you can purchase them from any shop or supplier for ATV stuff) and when I've installed them I put then on the rear tires and the second from the front (I run 8 wheel Argo's). On hard pack snow or ice you WILL get a lot of traction. They will not help in loose snow and they would defeat the designed purpose of an amphib in mud or swamp scenario's.
I run them on the second set and rear set as mentioned because climbing fairly steep banks (such as coming out of crossing a stream) often times the front set of tires is out hanging in the air when you crest the ridge.
Hope that helps!
Goldking, Fairbanks, AK -
I run Tire chains on My Coot, HUGE difference. I would not say "they would defeat the designed purpose of an amphibian in mud or swamp". Tire chains are practically impossible to pack with mud like tire tread (yes any tire, I've seen plenty of Superior Traction LLC | Paddy Tires get packed with mud and go bald) Tire chains don't need speed to fling out mud, they shovel lose snow, mud, etc better than treads. They also stick to ice very well of course. I have never seen tire chains diminish the performance of anything they get put on. However there is some draw backs. 1. They make riding on smooth pavement almost impossible, 2. They are heavy, 3. Expensive. (try Ebay) 4. They slip on rock some times more than rubber, 5. They damage trails, 6. They can offer Too Much traction. I would be larry of putting them on a skid steer. As they will likely bind a lot more than slippery tires that easy get dragged when turning. It can be done, but just be careful.Comment
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