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Dellbertt

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As some remember I've been using my 300U in the winter plowing for many years without chains with few problems. I've decided to give chains a try this year and I don't know a thing about them.
The rears are 13.6 x 28. Most chains I've seen for this size tire are about 115 - 120 inches long by about 15 wide.
A fella here has a good set for sale that is 105 inches, it has the loop but not the hook. Is that too short for my tires.
Is there a chart somewhere that tells the length of chain for the size tire.
I would think spinning in snow is harder on the tire than the wearing of the chains.
Any tips you've learned over the years on installing and distalling would help also.
Thanks,
Dell
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I put chains on my H every winter, and as far back as I remember, we always had chains on at least one tractor every winter whether it be to get through belly deep mud or for traction in snow and ice. I've never seen any damage done to any tire because of the chains.

Those chains you are looking at, even though they may be a bit short, might still work out good. Most of those chains already have extra length on the side chain, and even if you have to add some length, it'll still be cheaper than buying new. If you can, try those chains on and see how they fit.
 
I agree with Rusty- before we got the 4x4 tractors we use now it used to be a regular deal on our place as soon as the snow fell to chain up our tractors that we use for winter feeding. Used 'em every day and the chains stayed on all winter. Never was any issue with tire wear. Might be different if you run it on dry pavement alot, but if that was the case I'd be more worried about wearing out the chains.
 
I've always run chains in the snow on my tractors. Weather I was logging, plowing snow or gathering maple sap. Never had a problem damaging tires. I have a four wheel drive now and I still chain up the rears. I'd rather run a two wheel drive with good chains, then a four whell drive without any on it. IMHO.
 
We chained up our MF 135 each winter and left them on through the spring mud season. Never saw any indication of tire damage. We had the regular ladder type chains that we made ourselves using tire chain components that we purchased at an industrial hardware supply. Even with the cross links falling down between the tire lugs in many places, the chains still made a world of difference. I suspect that the fancy O-ring type chains would really do good. One important thing is the use of tensioners. We used three or four rubber tarp straps on each tire to keep the chains good and tight. That was more than what was really needed but we figured that they were likely to break, so we had extras on for insurance. However, I don't recall breaking very many of them.
 
Chains are the only way to go with snow and also mud
very expensive for new; often can get used for
reasonable prices. In central PA I have seen used
sell for between $25 and $300 for a pair. The sets I
have for IH300u 13.6x28 measure 115"
 
I spoke to a guy today in the store that said chains that have some of the links diagonal instead of straight across do a lot better job and don't ride off the tire as easy. Any thoughts on that.
Dell
I just found a photo on CL's, the links zigzag on the tread.
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I always try to start off without chains on my Super C with front and rear 6" snow blades. As usual, by the second snow fall I am out there digging the chains out and strapping them on. Maybe this year, I will just do it right from the start.

The ride is by far better without chains, but after getting stuck once, it isn"t worth it.

Once I had one side come off on the way over to the neighbors house to dig him out. I was on that brake all day just to move it seemed. Difference is night and day.
 
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