43x16x20 Tire Chains

[mattisjd]

So, I want to get a set of double ring chains. I cant' seem to find a set to fit my tire size, 43x16x20. So, I'm hoping that someone has a similar tire that can help me out. Does anyone know what other sizes are close to this? Will chains for a 12.4x24 tire fit this? I'd appreciate any input you guys might have.

 

[BAP]

Give a look at the tire chain.com website.tractor tire chains for farm tractors
I would call them up and ask them if they have some for what you are looking for. They are very good to talk to.

 

[mattisjd]

Thanks, I did email them already and they told me all they had was the agricultural ladder style, which I don't want.

 

[kco]

I have DUO's on my DK35SE's 43x16-20 tires. I finally got them to fit after much work. Here is a link to modifications I made:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/268885-duo-chains-planned-modifications.html

If doing it again I would go with something like Aguilines, Trygg's, or Tellesfdals.

One thing I found for the DUO's and other chains with patterns that go straight across the tire (as opposed to Aguilines, Tryggs, etc that have a continuous pattern going around the tire's diameter) is that for small, wide tires such as the 43x16-20 you likely want shorter cross-links than most recommended. That places the chain higher on the sidewall giving more cross patterns in the chain, more grip, and a smoother ride(although still rough on hard ground with DUO's).

Here's a link to a similar thread:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/326592-tire-chains-my-tractor.html#post3979120

The thread has links to Aguilines, Tryggs, Tellesfdal chain info.