Chains for front wheels on 4WD BX 2350 ?

[SpokaneDude]

I was thinking of adding snow chains to the front wheels of my BX 2350; I already have chains on the rear wheels year - round, and thought it would be a good idea for the front wheels to have them too.
Good idea? If not, please indicate why not; if a good idea, where would be the best place to purchase the chains?

 

[SDT]

I use both F and R chains on my B1750 and B3350 when plowing snow. Front chains help with steering.

Hard to beat tirechains.com.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I was thinking of adding snow chains to the front wheels of my BX 2350; I already have chains on the rear wheels year - round, and thought it would be a good idea for the front wheels to have them too.
Good idea? If not, please indicate why not; if a good idea, where would be the best place to purchase the chains?

if on front and back at same time and you do not abuse it should be fine.

front only is a no-no as it could put undue stress on the piddly front axles as the front could be forced to make most of the work in slippery situations. When front is forced to make all the traction it overwhelms the front axle when the rear is designed to make most of the work/stresses.

 

[animals45]

I think the rule is stay off pavement or other hard road surfaces .
animal The steering advantage with chains comes in handy .
animals45

 

[woodman55]

I run all four or none.

 

[jimh406]

I use usually use all 4 on my L2501. It does seem to help steering, but not that much. The front will still slide.

That being said, I usually only use rears on my Polaris Ranger even though I have fronts. It also works fine.

 

[WoodKutter]

As has been said in previous posts. Kubota and many/most manufacturers advise against front chains. If you look at the size difference between front and rear axles, it's easy to see why.
That said, I have always run all four. In many situations it's essential for stearing and control. Make your own choice and be careful.

 

[Bearcatrp]

So, you folks who use chains, is there any tire damage? Would figure yes if on pavement but not sure on gravel. Am hesitant to use chains.

 

[WoodKutter]

I have never had tire damage from chains, tractor or truck, but even on a truck it's for slow speed use in my case. They do need to be properly fitting and kept snug. On pavement, spin a tire on ice and you will scare the road or driveway.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

So, you folks who use chains, is there any tire damage? Would figure yes if on pavement but not sure on gravel. Am hesitant to use chains.

depends on the surface and the type of tire chains but in many instances ..... yes.... using chains on tires can be harder on the rubber than not using chains especially using aggressive chains that flipped, on hard surfaces, at higher speeds, when tires spin, etc.. .

 

[Smokeydog]

Old car chains on the B26 front. Used more for ice or mud on our farm. Using the loader it is hard to beat easy on and off.

 

[ajschnitzelbank]

I used front chains (along with rears) on my B series with R4s. In my opinion it was utterly useless without them. Good with them. I got them from tirechain.com

 

[ajschnitzelbank]

I used front chains (along with rears) on my B series with R4s. In my opinion it was utterly useless without them. Good with them. I got them from tirechain.com

Oh, and I used a snow pusher and a back blade.

 

[mikester]

I have a set of double ladder front chains on my R4's. Just a heads up warning they can walk, keep an eye on them that they don't contact your steering arms.

I'm not a fan of the chains and added low profile studs on all four tires. I'm starting my third season with them and the chains have remained on my wall hangers since I put the studs in.

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