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Tom Bond 08-16-2012 18:13:42 98.212.12.115 Report to Moderator	Found a set of tire chains for sale locally that look in decent shape. Are they worth $200? That's the asking price. Not even sure if I'll need them for moving snow around with my 861 but my tires aren't filled and no weights on my tractor. Think I should grab 'em? [Reply]   [No Email]
alg 08-17-2012 14:09:03 165.89.84.88 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   You can buy brand new ladder chains from Tire Chains.com for that same money. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jimmyjack 08-17-2012 10:43:26 209.243.8.222 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   I dont buy the crap about ladder chains being worthless. I have 4 different kinds and I prefer the ladder chains. They are not as rough riding, they dont mark up the driveway as bad, they do penetrate the ice and snow much better than nothing. They grip even if it is between the treads, just not as agressive, but make an impressive difference. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dean 08-17-2012 09:23:30 67.172.15.77 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   That is a premium price for used ladder chains. Dean [Reply]  [No Email]
Tom Bond 08-17-2012 06:30:36 166.249.138.245 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Bern, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   The chains are the ladder type. My tires are new and that was one of my concerns about the chains just sliding in between the grooves in the thread. I think I'll see if I can find the X type chain pattern. Going to be using an 8ft. Back blade. Just pulling. No pushing. This blade weighs at least 300 lbs. Its a HD tilt/angle/offset Woods model RB800. Quite a beast. Probably more than needed for.snow. [Reply]  [No Email]
Billy NY 08-17-2012 10:03:59 67.248.100.3 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-17-2012 06:30:36   Double rings chains work well on ag tires, not sure about paved areas if they are a problem, but they do not ride down between the treads much. 800 and similar size tractors and snow, you will absolutely need substantial weight on the back, maybe not so much as if you had a loader on, but I can say that my 850 with a wagner loader, CACL loaded tires, no chains, no rear weight, immediately gets stuck in the snow, I have what is alleged to be an old ford airport/airplane tug cast iron weight with an old 11 hole drawbar attached to it, this works well in most snow, but there are times like when backing up a slope or if theres ice, slippery conditions, one side lower than the other, you'll be using those brakes, tossing coarse sand down to get out, chains and weight will make a significant difference in traction. [Reply]  [No Email]
reb-in-pa 08-17-2012 04:30:54 134.198.94.126 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   Another two cents: I think the price is good as long as the chains are not ladder-style chains. Otherwise, if your tires have much tread, the cross chains will find the recesses of your tread and not be worth much in terms of traction unless you run connecting chains to hold them taught. If they're Duo Grip or some such other cross-X type chains and in good shape, they'll cost more than twice the $200 to buy new. Good luck. Ray [Reply]  [No Email]
Brian in MA 08-17-2012 03:09:51 70.91.218.113 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   I run chains on my 4000 loader tractor year round. It has pretty worn out industrial tires, and the chains are the only way it will dig, push or climb. Every tractor I have plowed snow with I have always set up with tire chains, so I'd say if they are in good shape and fit your tires they are worth the investment. That said, I'm with Old too and think that you can find an old set of truck chains and make them work for less money, but that takes time, patience and it's work to make up a set of tire chains. I have been to auctions where a pile of old tire chains goes for $5. [Reply]  [No Email]
old 08-16-2012 21:18:00 209.86.226.27 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   I almost never use the chains I have but I do have fluid in the tires and also a lot of weight on the back blade and use the loader to move snow. I built my chains from old take off truck chains I got many years ago. Chains help but with out weight they can be of little value depending on how you plan to move snow. With a back blade no weight and chains will work but not well. With a loader and chains maybe but all in all weight makes or brakes things [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 08-16-2012 19:36:17 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   I plow snow with my N's. Couldn't touch it without chains. Just not enough weight on the back. Take a look on TSC's website. Looks like they start at about $169 each, not per pair. [Reply]  [No Email]
Wayne Wiseman 08-16-2012 18:26:38 96.28.65.62 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   If you live close to Corydon, IN which is 25 miles west of Louisville, KY. I have a pair of chains that I used one time on my Ford 801 13.6 X 28. Price $150.00. The chains are the highway type. Reason I used only once was I blacktop my driveway. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jimmyjack 08-16-2012 18:17:51 216.228.49.172 Report to Moderator	Re: 801 Tire Chains in reply to Tom Bond, 08-16-2012 18:13:42   If they are not worn out yes. You will need them without weight. [Reply]  [No Email]