where to source and which type - tire chains

Farmer Jack · Dec 5, 2010

need a new set of tire chains for my tractor

I am in IA and blow of concrete feedlots and gravel lanes and roads. I want a set of durable chains and would like some assistance determining which is the best style to choose.

Thanks,

Aaron Ford · Dec 5, 2010

I bought mine at tirechain.com It is a hardware store just north of here. Good prices and reasonable shipping. I bought the duo-ladder chains for my MF65 and they are heavy built. They sell everything from simple ladder to duo-ladder with V-bar. My UPS man wouldnt speak to me for months after that delivery.

Aaron

Jerry/MT · Dec 5, 2010

www.tirchains.com

S2710 · Dec 5, 2010

I can't give you any advice on where to buy but when you do buy the claw chain. It will be more money but one set of claw will out last five or six sets of regular chain. HTH Bob

Bret4207 · Dec 5, 2010

Another vote for tirechains.com

I like double ring chains in the fields. On pavement or concrete the "V-bar" chains work good.

oliver power · Dec 5, 2010

Another vote for tirechains.com. Big selection. High quality. Very fair price. Quick delivery. I'd buy from them again. Not even worth shopping around.

Aaron Ford · Dec 5, 2010

Screenshot from tirechain.com

Shipping to most of Iowa takes two days.

Moline_guy · Dec 5, 2010

The duo type ones in the picture that have the chains hooked together on the face will ride rougher but be more aggressive, the other ones that just have the chain draped over the face and not connected to the one ahead of it will be smoother to drive on a hard surface. We have run them on the loader tractor and snow blower tractor in past years when there has been a lot of packed snow and ice and they make a world of difference for traction, but they can make for a rough ride in some conditions.

M Nut · Dec 5, 2010

We use duo-grip chains on any of the tractors we use in MN winters. Seem to have good traction and really don't ride to bad. Running on the highway can be a little rough, but any of the local township roads or in the fields they ride great.
I think there is also a website called tractortirechains.com in addition to tirechains.com Might be worth a price comparison.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 5, 2010

Go to tirechain.com AKA South Fork hardware. they sell all kinds, take a look at the type of tire you are mounting them on. The sharper the angle of the tire cleat you have, the more likely your plain jane chain, with 4 link spacing will climb it. Double ring chains would be my choice for severe service. Also remember to keep the chains tight, and put them on in the right direction!

Anonymous-0 · Dec 5, 2010

The Duo-Grip(first ones pictured) are good for about 95% of farm tractor needs. Single cross chains will go between the lugs. Contrary to what some people think, my Duo-Grip chains work way better when they aren't super tight. I tried them with bungee cords to keep them tighter but they work way better when they flop around a little bit. Dave

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