Best tires for snow?

[85Hokie]

I cant either, but thats seems to be the census. My R4 industrial tires did excellent last year in the snow. I was using the FEL and a rear blade, moving forward. Now with a front snow blower on the way and a clean path, I think any tire will work.

I am with you SLIM, my R4's worked great moving snow last year, I am sure I had some wheel spin, but never felt it, never remotely got stuck, but I was on level ground. I have had all 4 tires (3) spin before, mud - nice wet mud, but turfs would have spun quicker!

 

[Garandman]

Anyone using a tire tool to add grooves or sipes to R4's?

 

[85Hokie]

Anyone using a tire tool to add grooves or sipes to R4's?

To sipe the tires would probably cost more than chains! If chains were not a method to consider, then "spiking" the tires would be a way to go. Screw in studs can be a way to go if hard surfaces are never seen!

 

[Garandman]

To sipe the tires would probably cost more than chains! If chains were not a method to consider, then "spiking" the tires would be a way to go. Screw in studs can be a way to go if hard surfaces are never seen!

Many, many people have done on the "other" forum. Seems to take 40 minutes to two hours.

 

[coachgeo]

Many, many people have done on the "other" forum. Seems to take 40 minutes to two hours.

Here is a thread on siping from "the other"

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/300438-grooving-cutting-r-3-turf.html

 

[olthumpa]

When you discribe which tires and how the work, what are you refering to:
Plowing/cleaning a driveway-
Plowing/cleaning a section of field-
Crossing an uncleared field-
Working in the woods-
Etc -

 

[BAP]

With the price of tires now a days, I am not sure why you would cut up your tires for a possible little gain in traction. Siping is not going to help you on ice so when you have some under your snow, you still will be up the creek without a paddle. Best bet is a good set of chains and learn how to put them on and off.

 

[moorecomp]

I have 31/15.5/15's on the rear of my B1700. They are Goodyear Xtra Trac's. They look like this. http://img03.mar.cx/_images/l/us/72188096/72188096_specimen_1_image_1.jpg
They work great in the snow with my rear mounted blower. I do have them loaded with washer fluid. 14 gallons in each one.

 

[OBKubota]

I have new Gr2120 awd with turf tires and snowblower on front, the dealer said I wouldn't need chains or different tires or weights. My driveway is 100 ft and paved with a bit of uphill grade. I will update when we get some snow.