Dresden Guy 24 #1 Posted December 30, 2016 Is there a chart or vendor link that gives the optimal chain size for specific tire sizes. I have a 314-8 w/ 23" X 8½" X 12" and was wondering what the length of the crosslink should be. I have 5 sets of chains, and most are 14" wide crosslinks. I would think a 12" crosslink would fit better. Just wondering? Thanks to anyone who has a reference chart or some chain-to-tire table. Thanks Steve aka Dresden Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,427 #2 Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) I just bought a set of chains for my 416-H marked 23 x 9.50 x 12. The cross links were 14" including the hooks that connect them to the side links. I had to remove two cross links from each chain, ending up with a total of 37 side links going around the outside of the tire. Each of the side links was 1-1/2" long. I slightly over inflated the tires after installing the chains to make them a little more snug. I hope this helps. Edited December 30, 2016 by rmaynard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #3 Posted December 30, 2016 I have several cross-links (new), if I have time, I'll try to think to measure them, as I no longer use them. I use bar-cleats instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmmdonuts 274 #4 Posted December 30, 2016 On my 23x8.5x12 I also have 14 chains including the two linking chains. I typically jack up the tractor deflate to a few psi, put the chains on and inflate to 20psi for the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
