Tire chains

[gimpyrobb]

I have been looking for more info on the tire chains. I guess I am not very good at the search cause I'm not getting the results I'm looking for. Is there a sticky about how to find some, how to install correctly, maint, etc? I have found some on line and they are NOT cheap. I have also (I think) found some local used. What do I need to know when looking? Any pics? I saw a video of (I think) Bjorn putting his on while playing in the yard, but that didn't answer alot of questions. Thanks in advance.

 

[cranetruck]

Expect to pay at least $100/axle and shipping can be a killer.
I like chains, they provide unbeleivable traction off-road and in snow regardless of tire tread. No need to air down either.
Rough on hard pavement, though.

Here is some info;

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....re_chains&name=gallery&include=view_photo.php

If you have a specific question let me know.

 

[mangus580]

www.tirechains.com Try that.

 

[gimpyrobb]

How long would a set of chains be for a 900.20? Width?

 

[wallew]

GR,
Send an email to RandyLBarnes. He got his for about $50 per axle. I will grant you he picked them up locally, but maybe his will be cheaper than the $100 per axle, shipped.

Maybe not.

His go on quite easily. Maintenance seems to be minimal. Talk to Randy, as he has all the answers. He said once his chains were on, he felt his deuce could climb a wall. He didn't say HOW BIG a wall, but climb a wall none the less.

jim

 

[Lax]

JIm,
Can you tell us how to contact Randy L Barnes? Thanks.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but I think he goes by Trango on the forum. Check in members list.

 

[Massm35a2]

Re: RE: Tire chains

www.tirechains.com Try that.

These guys are great, I have got a few sets of chains from them. fast shipping.

 

[mangus580]

I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but I think he goes by Trango on the forum. Check in members list.

Actually he goes by RandyLBarnes

 

[wreckerman893]

Why would you chain up a poor old tire
FREE THE TIRES! FREE THE TIRES!

 

[Lax]

Mike,
I have not forgotten that you have some stuff waiting for me. I have been real busy traveling all over the world this past month. I should be home and settled by mid December. When I catch my breath I'll visiting you in The General. Thanks!

 

[BTN]

I realize this is a very old thread, but the site directed me here after I posted a classifieds listing for tire chains for the deuce (I have way more than I need). I have several sets available for $90 +$19 shipping per pair (two chains). I plan on just putting chains on the outer tires for the rear axles and a pair on the front on my old deuce.

 

[212sparky]

what tire size?

 

[BTN]

9.00 x 20, probably don't fit the super singles.

 

[MDSA]

BTN

I have heard that chains on only the outer rear will compromise the effectiveness of the chains. The tire spins and the chained tire (yes, free the tires) digs deeper than the inner. The inner then floats on top of he snow while the chained tire gets less traction due to the inner tire supporting the wight of the truck.

 

[BTN]

That sounds reasonable. We don't get that much snow here. Chains on the outers only should be better than none. I'm sure chains on both would work best. I wonder if chains on all 4 tires of one axle would work better than chains on outer tires only of both rear axles (using just two pairs on rears)?

 

[Wildchild467]

I wouldlove to have a set of chains for my deuce. chains on all 10 wheels.... it would be in stoppable in the snow!

 

[Maxgussam]

I put 3-rails on the duals, and chain up the steers. With 1500 lbs of wood in the bed, my deuce runs through as much snow as we ever get here, no problem.

 

[BTN]

I was asking $90/pair, but could be flexible on a set of 10 chains (5 pairs). I need to move some of these.

 

[zebedee]

Do you think these will fit 11.00 20's ?

I'd like 4 x three rails and two singles for a 5 ton.

Thanks.