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Keeping tire chains tight against the tire

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JD jim A

01-05-2005 18:27:15




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I've got a 756 IH with 18.4x34 rear tires. I can't get the chains tight enough to keep them from flopping into the fenders. , I would just remove the fenders, but then you don't have lights. I've heard of guys using rubber "tarp straps" to hold them tight, but I would like somthing more durable. Any ideas? A good set of flat top fenders is hard to come by, don't want to tear mine up.




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Leon R

01-06-2005 11:58:25




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
I keep my chains fairly tight but I also intstalled between every cross link another cross link that is slighty longer so you have that slop in the chair you need for them to work properly.



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Hugh MacKay

01-06-2005 01:48:18




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
Jim: Have you looked at adjustment on your fenders. I realize not all of these IH flat top fenders were the same. Some of them were adjustable for height and you could move them closer to operator. I ran Canadian ring chains with my flat tops and never used tighteners. I will admit you have to content yourself not to use road gears. Tight chains loose some of their effectiveness. In my opinion if you cant place your arm between cross chain and tire at point where cross chain leaves ground, your chains are too tight.

Now if you want speed, doesn't matter whether it's tractor, truck, etc. your chains will have to be tight. Speed and chains are a costly combination, and cut life of chains in half, or worse.

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Willy-N

01-05-2005 21:47:22




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
These are what I use. Was tired of replacing broke Rubber Straps. They work great and you can make the chains nice and tight with them. Mark H.



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Willy-N Picture

01-05-2005 21:51:28




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to Willy-N, 01-05-2005 21:47:22  
third party image

Here is a picture of them on a few years ago and I still use them on my newer tractor. Mark H.



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Ross

01-05-2005 21:29:07




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
Could you rig a turnbuckle of some sort up?
I'd think you could get it as tight as you'd want then?
Ross



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Bernard le mécano

01-05-2005 19:59:49




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
Hi Jim, have you old tractor tire tube or truck tube? Cut section of 2 1/2" in it and with tire chain hook at each end, that work great. If the section is to short, tie two section end to end. Bernard le mécano Québec Canada



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old

01-05-2005 19:20:39




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
I always use trap straps has always worked for me for at least 10 years but have to buy new ones about every other year.



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Hermit

01-05-2005 18:51:41




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
Do you know anybody that has some old garage door springs they want to get rid of? Those should work.



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Dug

01-05-2005 18:47:15




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
Hi Jim,

Tarp straps would be the cheapest, quickest and easiest way to solve your problem. However, you can also purchase "spring chain adjusters" which work very well for me. You can find them on tirechains.com.

Dug



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Bus Driver

01-05-2005 18:32:16




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 Re: Keeping tire chains tight against the tire in reply to JD jim A, 01-05-2005 18:27:15  
The chains I used were on smaller tires, smaller tractor. But I partially deflated the tire, installed the chains and reinflated the tire. They stayed tight. If you have fluid, maybe having the valve stem at the top will retain the fuid while deflating.



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