No seat-time storm

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,305]

 Had a crummy storm here that was supposed to be a snow event. Started out with snow, then temps warmed up, then drizzly rain, then the cold came back. 
  Now I have an all ice driveway! 

[WHX?? 48,782]

Nothin like skating to the mailbox!

[stevasaurus 22,710]

That is the kind of storm where trees fall down.  Be careful out there Mike.  

[JCM 9,130]

That ice is a very common occurrence here in Southern Maine being so close to the Ocean a lot of snow storms end up changing over. As of right now we have 3 '' maybe an additional 2 ''. If the temps stay cold I may try for some Winter Trail Ride pics hoping you guys will add to, temps may climb by the weekend.

[Herder 2,354]

Seat time consist of sliding down the driveway on your rump.  No Fun.  Weather stinks here to, a quagmire of frozen crap.  Got home to late to push it off.    

[squonk 41,028]

We got about 4 inches. 953 let me down. Had to get out Elvis.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,305]

1 minute ago, squonk said:

 953 let me down. 

Couldn’t handle the snow? Or did it “break”?

[Alex175 784]

The ice today was not fun. My driveway at one spot is a 14 degree slope, made it down and up safely today thankfully. Brought home 150 pounds of salt, approx 40 pounds of which is now spread on it. Hoping that by tomorrow morning my plow will be able to break it up, this morning it just skidded across it  I've got a sander that mounts to a 2 inch reciever at work that's not used. I'm thinking really hard about bringing that home and attaching it to the three point hitch on my C195, just hope the charging system and battery on the tractor could run it, or I may have to find another way to power it. 

[WHX?? 48,782]

What's worse Alex is when that salt gets tracked into the house! 

1 hour ago, Sparky said:

Couldn’t handle the snow? Or did it “break” due to p poor wrenching?  

Hey Mike ....Elvis has left the building 

 

[squonk 41,028]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

Couldn’t handle the snow? Or did it “break”?

Fuel issues. Ran perfect last storm. This time couldn’t make it out of the garage without the choke on. 

[ZXT 2,401]

Does anyone make studded tires for GT's? 

[WHX?? 48,782]

Your in TX ZXT!!!  'Course it been reported ice in Dallas!

Not that I have ever saw studded tires but could easily make your own. 

http://koldkutter.com/ I buy these and put them in boots for ice fishing. Also put them in my wife's boots to avoid diggers on ice where ever ice is present. You get old bumbles don't bounce like they used to. 

Funny this has never been brought up before....maybe is has?  Anyone ever done this to a tractor? I can't would rip my asphalt a new one. 

 

Edited December 18, 2019 by WHX24

[Alex175 784]

24 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

Anyone ever done this to a tractor?

I've thought about it, but haven't done it yet.  It probably wouldn't be too hard because coincidently I happen to know the owner of Kold Kutter quite well.  If I got my hands on a spare set of rear tires and rims I may just have to try it at some point. If nothing else it would be easier than putting my damned tire chains on. 

 

And as for the salt, I happened to pick up a shoe scraper today while I was getting the salt for that exact reason. 

[ZXT 2,401]

1 hour ago, WHX24 said:

Your in TX ZXT!!!  'Course it been reported ice in Dallas!

 

I never said I needed them!  We haven't had any ice yet this year.. We've had a few days below freezing but no precipitation and the ground wouldn't be cold enough for it to freeze anyhow. More curious for ya'll up north since I'd never seen it mentioned. 

 

If they work for cars, they ought to work for tractors as well! 

[steelman 251]

I bought a pair of ags at an auction this past summer that have screws added, three per rib. I’m probably not using them in my year old concrete driveway but plan to put them on a tractor at my farm. Great idea about putting screws in a pair of boots. I went down on the ice while fishing last year and will give them a try! 

[WHX?? 48,782]

11 hours ago, Alex175 said:

easier than putting my damned tire chains on.

Yes it would be. Shouldn't be too hard to find a spare set of tires & rims. I would think turfs would be best but any type of tire would work. Convert the hubs to lug nuts for easy tire/rim swap. It will take quite a few of them to do a 23 inch tire tho. Use your cordless drill to run them in and stagger them for best grip.

 

Chains and studded tires on cars are a no no on roads up here. You will get a ticket!  

 

56 minutes ago, steelman said:

went down on the ice while fishing last year

Went down real hard a couple of times and even busted my shoulder up once. All for a stupid fish! I tried using the rubber strap style of crampons but got tired of the hassle.

 I now have a dedicated pair of boots with kold kutters just for ice fishing. Select a warm pair with thicker soles that you can get the longest screw in as they can pop out if running for a flag. You would not believe the firm footing they give you on even glare ice. Just don't go walking around the house with them on! Carry a unstudded pair to change out as they can even rip up your truck floor mats.

 

Staying cold up here Dino @stevasaurus and @Achto may get that hard water trip in yet.

Edited December 18, 2019 by WHX24

[Stormin 9,981]

  Don't get things as bad as you, lads. Had a frost last night after some light rain. Main roads were ok as they had been gritted. Back lanes were something else. Sheet ice!  Made things interesting and SWMBO quiet.

[8ntruck 6,991]

I just put a set of Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice snow tires on our Cherokee.  Each tread block has two narrow slots across it.  This gives many edges in contact with the ice.  They work well on packed snow.  Haven't had to use them on glare ice yet.

 

One could do the same with a set of Turf Masters.  Maybe using one of the little Dremel circular saw bits, cut two slots across each tread block.

 

Was involved with a SCCA ralley car a number of years ago.  We had a set of tires grooved like that for the Snowdrift ralley that was in the middle of December in northern Michigan.  They made a noticeable improvement over standard snow tires.

[Alex175 784]

So this morning was a fun.  34 degrees today and back to sub freezing temps through the rest of the week, so I told myself I had to get the driveway clear today.  The 50 pounds of salt I spread yesterday didn't do much, and the plow still wasn't finding any grip amongst the ice so I had to improvise.  My tool of choice today was a 25 lb tamper, normally meant for peacefully packing dirt, today it became a murder machine.  Took about 3-4 hours of swinging that thing chipping away bit by bit, but I got the ice up, and then used the plow to clear afterwards. I'm surprised that my fingers have the energy to type all this.

         

[Achto 27,505]

10 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

Each tread block has two narrow slots across it.  This gives many edges in contact with the ice.  They work well on packed snow.

 

There is a tool for just such a thing. Dirt track racers use a tool similar to this to sipe their tires for better traction.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Siper-Tire-Siping-Tool/dp/B01N14RWCY/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuefvBRDXARIsAFEOQ9HUV40AY3BpR1wKqV_VleyYosmYkc5WDZCfK9GdW-P4d0cgxI0oN1AaAoynEALw_wcB&hvadid=174238743980&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019452&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7194757277498979147&hvtargid=aud-840076997981%3Akwd-11965138811&hydadcr=7469_9322231&keywords=tire+siping+tool&qid=1576726516&sr=8-3