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rick1

12-19-2005 17:31:51




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i have a question on tire chains. when the chains are on and in place should they be between the tread as they go from side to side im talking about the short runs from side to side if you put them up on top of the tread they always seem to work in between anyway so i guess this is how they should be am i right or wrong thanks RICK




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barnrat

12-20-2005 06:10:40




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to rick1, 12-19-2005 17:31:51  
On my 730, 4020 and massey 1130 I have special tire chains that have a cross chain to keep the chains out of the heavy lugs of the rice tires, DUO grip is what they are called. My 3020 and my 50 have bias 23 degree Firestones that have about 75% tread. I've always used regular double ring chains on them that seem to sick above the lug even when they fall down between. I wouldn't use the FTH or "road" chains if my life depended on it.

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Mike M

12-20-2005 04:17:32




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to rick1, 12-19-2005 17:31:51  
Chains made for tractor tires should have the cross links tied together in pairs to hold them up.



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Bob M

12-19-2005 18:50:46




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to rick1, 12-19-2005 17:31:51  
For chains to be effective the cross chains must not drop between the lugs on the tire tread - otherwise chains do little to improve traction.

I had this problem (cross chains falling between the deep tire lugs) after I put new tires on my Super M. Solved it by tying each pair of cross chains together at the middle using pairs of cold shut repair links and 2" welded rings. This forces a portion of each cross chain to stay on top of a tire lugs. The chains now provide nice "bite" and traction - though they ride rough on hard surfaces.

Punch below for a photo.

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Bob M

12-20-2005 17:08:05




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to Bob M, 12-19-2005 18:50:46  
Thanks Wm!

Dunno the story on that trackmobile. Have never seen another one like it. Cannot even tell who the mfr was - Whiting perhaps??.

It"s been sitting idle in the same spot for 2 or 3 years now.



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williamf

12-20-2005 08:46:34




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to Bob M, 12-19-2005 18:50:46  
That's a festive Farmall you've got there, Bob.
I looked back at the preceding two photos; what's the plan for the trackmobile? Made me think of "The Flim-Flam Man" right off.
Wm



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TomHath

12-19-2005 17:36:54




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 Re: tractor tire chains in reply to rick1, 12-19-2005 17:31:51  
The chains should be loose enough so they move around a little. That keeps the snow/mud from building up.



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