Panther416-8 341 #1 Posted December 9, 2022 Going to order some chains for the front tires and trying to decide which is the better choice for traction and steering with a 2 stage blower. 2 link ladder type with V bars or diamond type with twist link. 16x6.50-8s. I realize the diamond type typically are better for not getting in the grooves of the ag tires and helps with side to side sliding but I think the ladder type with being 2 link wouldn't be a problem with links being in the grooves as there would always be some on top of the ribs. Also the V bars would add some more bite than twist link and also probably resist side slide. What say y'all? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #2 Posted December 9, 2022 My experience shows me just when I think I've got the 2 link V bars tight they move again. Look at what the pros use. Loggers. Skidders. On a front axle with twisting motion of steering and adding heavy weight.... Diamond pattern chain. Hands down. They're more expensive. Worth it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panther416-8 341 #3 Posted December 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: My experience shows me just when I think I've got the 2 link V bars tight they move again. Look at what the pros use. Loggers. Skidders. On a front axle with twisting motion of steering and adding heavy weight.... Diamond pattern chain. Hands down. They're more expensive. Worth it. Thanks @ebinmaine i do see that's what the log skidders tend to run. Bet there's a few of them in Maine too. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #4 Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Panther416-8 said: Bet there's a few of them in Maine too. Couple few two ... or so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #5 Posted December 9, 2022 Neither, #40 roller chain wrapped around the front tires. Steers like the carbides on a snowmobile. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #6 Posted December 10, 2022 #40 Roller chain will not work on an ag tire. Diamond pattern or duo link. (i use duo link on the big girls) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panther416-8 341 #7 Posted December 10, 2022 23 hours ago, pfrederi said: #40 Roller chain will not work on an ag tire. Diamond pattern or duo link. (i use duo link on the big girls) Ordered diamond pattern 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,562 #8 Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Panther416-8 said: Ordered diamond pattern That'll serve you well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
