Snow chains…do I need them?
- Thread starter E. B. Farmer
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Believe that's why he said, "start at."
Lots of inexpensive tire chains available in small sizes.
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I've used chains for many years. Rear only on my BX, but I do have a set for the fronts I haven't used (yet).
Stone driveway that isn't very big but has some slope to the apron to the road. Can get icey, although I do sand it regularly.
Some winters not needed.
However, we've had many snowstorms of 18-36" hit us where I couldn't push the front snowblower hard enough without chains. Tractor would break traction with chains on.
Like others said - - it's cheap insurance.
You don't want to wake up to 36" of snow on the ground and decide you should put chains on.......(this storm was forecast at 12-18, and we got 35" between 8PM and 5AM)
That’s a Chevy Silverado buried under the snow.
Stone driveway that isn't very big but has some slope to the apron to the road. Can get icey, although I do sand it regularly.
Some winters not needed.
However, we've had many snowstorms of 18-36" hit us where I couldn't push the front snowblower hard enough without chains. Tractor would break traction with chains on.
Like others said - - it's cheap insurance.
You don't want to wake up to 36" of snow on the ground and decide you should put chains on.......(this storm was forecast at 12-18, and we got 35" between 8PM and 5AM)
That’s a Chevy Silverado buried under the snow.
I have a concrete driveway that ices up during Wisconsin winters due to runoff and a BX2370. I understand I should run turf tires for the best traction, and likely will need chains for not sliding off areas of the drive.
Where can I purchase chains?
Where can I purchase chains?
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Yeah - - that one was a surprise. Seems like it was very early December. We've had a couple Blizzards on March 14, but don't think it was one of those.Wow! That Silverado must have one hell of a butterfly intake / bird catcher under there.
For the OP - - I don't know the first thing about Colorado weather and how much snow you get.
I'm in Upstate New York, and we can get clobbered but not nearly as much as @Tughill Tom.
The wheelwell/fender clearance on a BX is pretty tight. Many folks choose to put spacers on the wheels to give a little more room.
I don't have spacers, but have been okay if I keep the chains tight and cheat them a little to the outside of the wheel.
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Haven't used them myself, but many have and recommend them. I've shopped their site several times.
Tire Chains-Best Snow Chains-TireChains.com
I actually bought mine from a local hardware store that ordered them in from an unknown source.
First day no chains needed, this is the 2nd day of 30", icy and snow compacted down to 24", needed full chains, just free semi-truck chains I worked to fit my tractor, worked great.
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And that's an L47. Pretty stout TLB with the BH off in favor of the rear blade.
The OP is looking to push snow with his BX TLB loader bucket also.
I'm not familiar with his snow amounts, but that looks like a great reason to get chains!
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Like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTJ4T6K/
Hi, I'm over in West Topsham with a B7100HST. What tires are you running? I have Turf. About to get chains I think. Have short but 15 degrees driveway. Will be first Winter with this tractor.. Thanks!
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Well, you don’t have a BX23 like the OP does, which is who I was replying to. Of course chains for your LX3310 are going to cost a lot more.
$65/100 pieces
smaller studs work too
Probably 10 min away in Bradford. I have R4 tires. My chains came in last week so I should be ready this year. I actually did get them from TireChain.com on Amazon.
You guys talking about the amount of snow and need for chains..... You get more snow in one event then we get in 10 years. Myself and a neighbor run up and down the county road clearing everyone's driveway, and both of us have R4's....never a problem.
I do have highly modified tread design though, which does help!!
I do have highly modified tread design though, which does help!!
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Tirechains.com is the go to place for tire chains.
More information about chains than you will ever want to read.
I've purchased multiple sets of two-link ladder chains similar to the ones on your tractor from tirechains.com for various tractors and found all to be well made and reasonably priced.
Two-link ladder chains ride and grip much better than the less expensive four-link ladder chains and are suitable for most applications.
Of course, tire chains are sold to fit multiple tire sizes, and it is usually necessary (and certainly advisable) to fit a new set to a specific tire size. Few people take the time to do this resulting in poor fitment and the need for otherwise unnecessary accessories to keep the chains in place.
Properly fitted and installed, tire chains will remain in place without the need for tensioners, bungees, etc.
