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chas036

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I am looking to get some chains for my Oliver 1800 with 15.5 x 38 brand new rear tires, and when looking at the chain prices, a set of regular chains is almost $250 less than the double loop type.

Is there any real advantage to having the double loop vs. just the regular standard type chains if all I will be doing is blowing snow with a 3 point blower and just want some added traction if I get on some ice?
 
V-bar or ice studded are the only two chains I have ever found useful on ice. The regular smooth link chains can help for hard pack snow but no help on ice.
 
Regular chains will not work well with new tires. The cross links will fall between the tire lugs and not contact the ground, especially if you have small angle tires such as Firestone 23 degree angle lugs. The double ring chains have much bigger cross links and will contact the ground better.
Loren
 
Ive never had "standard" chains on my tractor I was given double loop type years ago.. HUGE difference in getting around in winter.. esp mud..
 

If you will be dealing with deep mud, the double loop is what you want. Otherwise the single cross-bar is just fine.
 
I have two identical tractors I use in winter the one I plow the snow with has double ring and the other I use to move fire wood and misc. Both do well. I have noticed if the regular chains are tight they drop off into the tread and don't grab as much, I just run them as tight as I can get them by hand and don't put any straps on them for tightening.
 
Get the double ring chains. They grip good, ride good, and easier to install. I had double ring chains. Had a chance to buy like new, "Duo-Grip" chains cheep. Sold the double ring chains. Duo-Grip chains grip ok, but bounce the tractor up & down. Double ring chains also grip well, and give a smoother ride. I like the double ring better. If I found a good set of double ring chains (not that I've been looking) I'd get rid of these like new "Duo-Grips". My tires are also 15.5 x 38

Unless your tires are wore down, or bald, don't waste your time with regular chains.
 
250 sounds like a lot extra for the duogrip chains. My perspective has always been that if you're running the roads then stay with a single chain. If you're just low speed around the yard go with the duo-grip chains. They will have more grip... but if you're on the road you'll beat them to pieces faster than a simple chain.

Rod
 
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