Front chains on a BX?

[Blue2Orange]

Assuming the Euro diamond or H pattern chains have improved side grip and steering? If so, wonder regarding steering on front wheel mounted chains if the spiked/studded 2 link ladders are more or less effective than those.

Even with the ballast of the FEL and bucket, the R4s front tire traction is less than expected or what I was use to in the larger NH. NH had R1s about size of the BX rears. Not sure if tires and size are the reason. Guessing it is just the significantly heavier loader and heavy duty bucket I had.

H pattern for the BX found on line are a bit on the expensive side. No luck still finding a Euro diamond sized for the 18 x8.5-10 fronts. The studs on the 2 link ladder chains look to have similar side clearance as the std 2 link ladders. Thinking the only clearance issue to be concerned with on the fronts are inward towards the steering arm knuckle or whatever is the correct description. Considering front chains to improve steering control and assisting straight line traction.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

ANY kind of chains up front will help ! Wished I'd had them today moving a cement mixer. It was 'ok' going to the drop off location, NOT 'fun' coming back up a 10% grade with zero weight in the bucket. R4s ain't 'snow tires' !

 

[MattB3200]

I have a B3200 and a steep driveway in Minnesota. A buddy gave me a set of chains that fit on the wheels, but they rubbed on the steering arms on the inside of the tires.

 

[mcfarmall]

Might try grooving the tires.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Pushing heavy snow or plowing on slick surfaces chains are a must for my BX. I've plowed and used the bucket a couple of time so far this year without chains but the snow has been fairly fluffy. The time will come when they have to go on.

I use the ladder 2-link heavy duty without v-bars for my turf tires, $145 at tirechains.com.

 

[Bee-Positive]

P.S. - no problems with clearance in 3 years, but again, they are turf tires.