Chains Best type of chains to get?

rdbrumfield · Jan 26, 2009

before i paid a tractor dealer 1200 for a set of chains, I would look at a set of semi-truck chains and cut to fit. I did this for my 4X4 pickup, oh yes, we have traction.

ScottK · Jan 26, 2009

rdbrumfield said:
before i paid a tractor dealer 1200 for a set of chains, I would look at a set of semi-truck chains and cut to fit. I did this for my 4X4 pickup, oh yes, we have traction.

I see you're out here in WA - so where did you get your semi-truck chains?

gerard · Jan 29, 2009

ScottK said:
I see you're out here in WA - so where did you get your semi-truck chains?

BABAC Traction Products - Forestry & Heavy Equipment Tire Chains

try the above link, it has logging chains. The "net" type with carbides are about as good a traction as you're gonna get but you pay for it too.

re the truck chains - aren't these just ladder type?? ok for forward/reverse traction but not so much for lateral. You can also go witha duo grip and modify ie add chain, yourself.

ScottK · Jan 29, 2009

gerard said:
BABAC Traction Products - Forestry & Heavy Equipment Tire Chains

try the above link, it has logging chains. The "net" type with carbides are about as good a traction as you're gonna get but you pay for it too.

re the truck chains - aren't these just ladder type?? ok for forward/reverse traction but not so much for lateral. You can also go witha duo grip and modify ie add chain, yourself.

Wow - those are a bit extreme although I'm sure the loggers around here probably do use them in the wet mountains. I think the duo-grip/combo should suit my needs. Now to find the best price...