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Re: (ET) Tire chains source?

Never thought about that, but it makes sense. I just looked at it from the functional perspective - I just didn't like the extra slipping. Good point. A quick look shows them to be about 75% higher in price, but a lot cheaper than a transmission!
BTW, anyone used chains on the front tires? - they don't steer very well on packed snow, ice, or mud. Wonder if chains would help. 

- SteveS



snaugler earthlink net wrote:


Steve and other chain lovers,

I was warned by Bill Gunn as well as two local tractor supply companies to 
stay away from the 4 link chains.  The spacing on 4 link chains is wide 
enough that the tractor axle can slip, grab, slip, grab, etc, when driving 
on slippery surfaces.  Every time the axle slips then grabs the driveline 
is mechanically shocked.  They (all three) claimed that they had seen many 
transmissions that used 4 link chains that were damaged, but far fewer  
damaged transmissions that used 2 link chains.

Steve Naugler


-----Original Message-----
From: SteveS <ssawtelle fcc net>
Sent: Jan 6, 2005 12:47 PM
To: et <Elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Subject: Re: (ET) Tire chains source?
Wherever you get them, check the price diff btwn 4 link and 2 link chains. I think the 2 link are worth a reasonable extra cost. 



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