Tire chains. Type and source?

[olekid]

I use Valby Talon studded ice chains, from Northeast Implement-ice chains, they were expensive, here in Canada I paid $500 over 10 years ago. Well worth it they work great o my Kubota B7510

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

bearbait,

I would go with the 3/4 ones, that way a little extra pressure on a stud won't cause an issue!

 

[bearbait]

Thanks Wolfman, that's what I was thinking....thanks for the help

bearbait,

I would go with the 3/4 ones, that way a little extra pressure on a stud won't cause an issue!

 

[lamanated]

I just installed sheet metal screws in my industrial tires on my bx,, worked well so far, I started in the middle and worked out in a V using every second lug , I used bolt cutters on them, to make them about 5/8 long ends were touched up flat in the grinder, and they went in no problem. fronts I made a 1/2" long

 

[bearbait]

I didn't receive mine yet but I the picture you can see the problem I'm having where the road slants to one side.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Part of my driveway is at a 10% grade, (to be changed this next summer) with the studs in mine I can crawl up and down a now 1" thick ice sheet without a problem. You'll love it when you get it set up!
Your driveway look just like mine!

 

[bearbait]

Part of my driveway is at a 10% grade, (to be changed this next summer) with the studs in mine I can crawl up and down a now 1" thick ice sheet without a problem. You'll love it when you get it set up!
Your driveway look just like mine!

Wolfman, do you just have them on the front or back to. I placed an order for 3/4" but they came back a few days later saying they were out of stock. They had 5/8's in stock so I settled for them...hope they work.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I just have them on the front's, I have an odd set of shallow double treaded low profile flotation tires on the rears. I have chains for them but need wheel spacers to clear the fenders. I also still need to ballast them.
They have proven to give me excellent traction on both the snow and Ice.

Rear tires


Front tires

 

[bearbait]

Thanks Wolfman, hope they get here soon

 

[bearbait]

My studs came in today and they are now in the tires. Looks like i'm just in time...another storm coming mid week.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

bearbait,
I hope they work as well for you as they do for me.
When we got nasty Ice I could get around everywhere with no problems.

 

[bearbait]

bearbait,
I hope they work as well for you as they do for me.
When we got nasty Ice I could get around everywhere with no problems.

I'm sure they'll work good, I'm just worried about them pulling out.

 

[kitn1mcc]

http://www.stpierreusa.com/tire-chains

 

[bearbait]

bearbait,
I hope they work as well for you as they do for me.
When we got nasty Ice I could get around everywhere with no problems.

Thanks for the advice and help Wolf....had a chance to clear a lot of snow the last few days and the studs work great and the price was right. Thanks again.

 

[bearbait]

http://www.stpierreusa.com/tire-chains

Thanks kitn1mcc but I had to give the studs a try first and they work great.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thanks for the advice and help Wolf....had a chance to clear a lot of snow the last few days and the studs work great and the price was right. Thanks again.

I'm glad they worked for you too, I know mine work like a charm.

 

[adman56537]

Howdy all!!
I'm new to the Kubota world... I just bought a 92 B7100 with 400 hours on it. It has AG type tires on it. Any idea where I can find chains for my tires? Thanks for any help!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

B7100 chains are easy, go get a set of diamond link chains for a truck.
33x10.5x15 will fit the tires you have.

One exception is if you have rice tires (really tall tread) no chains will work on those, or non well.

 

[gpreuss]

I put #14(1/4")x5/8 slotted hex head sheet metal screws in my R1s. The hex head is a 3/8 wrench size. Traction is awesome! I used 2 screws per bar on the front, 3 per bar on the rear.

The rear tires are doing fine, but several screws have pulled out of the front tires. I don't know if it is the smaller diameter of the tire, or possibly a softer rubber. It was the center screws that pulled out. 3/4" screws might hold better.

I just ordered a hundred Grip Studs (#1800) for the front. They are about $1.15 on ebay, $1.02 at Saltwater Edge. I doubt they will pull out. Even at $1.15 they cost much less than diamond pattern chains. "They" claim you can screw them out in the spring, or just leave them in. Time will tell...
http://www.gripstuds.com/Info.php

 

[bearbait]

I check mine after every run and they are holding up very well...haven't lost one yet. I have noticed that the back end is breaking loose at times so I may just stud them also.