c161rat 185 #1 Posted February 12, 2012 I am having trouble steering my C145 in the snow. Has anyone ran with front tire chains and does it really make a difference???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #2 Posted February 12, 2012 some people deflate the front tires wrap a pice of bike chain around the center of the tire and inflate it to hold it in place sorta resembles a quad or sand rail front tire when its done with the lip in the center they say it works good but i have never tried it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,518 #3 Posted February 12, 2012 I have used both teh roller chain and regular chains on the front...regular chains may work a tiny bit better but roller is much cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #4 Posted February 12, 2012 #40 roller chain is less than $20 at TSC. It worked great on Ice with my plow. Just figure your length. Deflate a bit slip the chain over the center. And inflate for a perfect fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #5 Posted February 12, 2012 IIRC, they're supposed to be hard on the driveway though, correct? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #6 Posted February 12, 2012 I used reg tire chains one winter, they are ok, but not worth the $50 I spent on them, they are for sale cheap if you want to try I have not tried the roller chain yet, I have some here #40 and #50 but my 520 with the tri ribs works just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted February 12, 2012 I havent tried the roller chain thing, or regular tire chains on the front, but I will say that tri-ribs makes a night and day difference. Steering a lot lighter and the thing will actually turn when you turn the wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #8 Posted February 12, 2012 I havent tried the roller chain thing, or regular tire chains on the front, but I will say that tri-ribs makes a night and day difference. Steering a lot lighter and the thing will actually turn when you turn the wheels. I would second that! Before I swaped front ends all I heard was how heavy steering was with a blower. I first put the Vredesteins on the original rims, inflated them to 25 psi and no issue at all. Easy to steer and great traction. They are now on the 520 front end with different rims and hubs, inflated to 15 psi and they steer great and have plenty of grip. I think they are great :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #9 Posted February 13, 2012 for gravel drives #40 roller works the best,ive used bike chain and it rolls over,i use the old stuff from my throwers that get new chain,it really works great espscially on ice which is what ive had all year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #10 Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for all the good ideas!!!! The way this winter is going i may not even need to use the plow again....LOL.....But if i do Im gonna try the roller chain method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites