How much space for tire chains required?

[CobyRupert]

Has anyone run rear tire chains on their JD 50 series (5075). Particularly ones with the 16.9 - 28 tires. It seems there's about 2, maybe 3 tight, fingers width of room between the treads and the fender. Is this enough room for chains?

 

[Dave M7040]

Consider screw in tire studs as you dont have enough clearance for chains.
Dave M7040

 

[WilliamBos]

Consider screw in tire studs as you dont have enough clearance for chains. Dave M7040

If you go screw in studs, may as well buy new tires. They will your dedicated snow tires.

 

[Dave M7040]

The screw in studs I am talking about can be removed in the spring and re-installed the next fall.
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Dave M7040

 

[vtsnowedin]

I would want to be able to pass my closed fist between the tire and any part of the fender both horizontally and vertically. How much you have depends both on the tire size and the position you have them mounted in.


Your tires are probably about an inch bigger in radius then mine but you should have plenty of clearance vertically but might need to move them out a position or two depending on how they delivered it to you.

 

[CobyRupert]

VTsnowedIn : Are those spacers? What size tires?

 

[CobyRupert]

Thought about taking fenders off for winter. But it looks like pto switch is mounted on left side. Need to check closer. Maybe they (or pto one) can be raised?

 

[vtsnowedin]

VTsnowedIn : Are those spacers? What size tires?

Yes 4.1 inch factory spacers and the tires are set at the widest setting (position 8). It is very stable in the woods on steep hillsides. The tires are 13.6 X 28 the standard for the 5045E, Yours will be both wider and a bit taller.

 

[RoyJackson]

Has anyone run rear tire chains on their JD 50 series (5075). Particularly ones with the 16.9 - 28 tires. It seems there's about 2, maybe 3 tight, fingers width of room between the treads and the fender. Is this enough room for chains?

You need to determine what type of chains you want, then contact Tire Chains by TireChains.com and ask about clearance.
With 4-link ladder type chains on 41-14-20 turf tires (on a Deere 4400), they suggested a minimum of 2.5". I had to reverse my tires to attain that clearance.
Even if you go for spacers...well, no use buying a more expensive spacer then you need...

 

[vtsnowedin]

To be clear on the subject, I did not need the spacers for chain clearance. I just wanted the tractor to be as good in the woods as possible summer and winter and had it set up accordingly. They don't help on the vertical clearance on the outside edge of the fender anyway, it just happens that the fenders are tall enough to begin with. If our OP has any troble with a 50XX tractor it will probably be from the tires set dished in and running too close to the inside surface of the fender. A simple position switch should do if that is the case. In any event the chains should be installed snug enough so they don't spin out at road speed and clash with the fender edge or top. I once had a set of Canadian style big ring chains that would have the rings flying four inches above the top of the tire at road speed.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

I have my 5045d set to the widest setting with 16.9 x 28 R1's and a set of logging chains. They have about 2-3" clearance on the inside. As Vtsnowdin said, make sure they're nice and tight, and you should be good. I put a couple bungee cords in an 'x' on the outside of the wheel on the main chain, good and tight so that if any slack is to be had, the extra ends up there rather than beating the fender.

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[CobyRupert]

What do you mean by widest setting? How hard is it to change setting? Tractor spends most time in woods. Carefull as one tries, sometimes a unseen stump gives a tippy surprise.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

What do you mean by widest setting? How hard is it to change setting? Tractor spends most time in woods. Carefull as one tries, sometimes a unseen stump gives a tippy surprise.

Your manual shows the different possible wheel settings, but the widest setting will be with the center dished outward, the rim bolted on the outside of the center, and the weldments for connecting the rim to the center will be set so that the side of the rim that is closest to the weldments will be on the inside. Upon looking at mine to describe it, I notice it is set up that way except the rim is 180° from how I described for the widest possible setting, so you have PLENTY of room for adjustment. It's not hard to change the setting, just a matter of a few bolts, a little more awkward if the tires are loaded. Easier job with more than 1 person.

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[CobyRupert]

Yes, just went to manual after asking.

 

[CobyRupert]

Been looking at a few of the pics of tractors with rear chains on other threads.
It doesn't seem like much space is required if the chains are put on tight and the slack is taken up. I don't plan on driving at high speeds on the road, or elsewhere where the centrifugal force should throw them into the fender.
With my little LX280 riding mower/snowblower, I usually let air out of the tires first, blowing them back up after the chains are on really snugs them up.

 

[CobyRupert]

I would want to be able to pass my closed fist between the tire and any part of the fender both horizontally and vertically. How much you have depends both on the tire size and the position you have them mounted in.


Your tires are probably about an inch bigger in radius then mine but you should have plenty of clearance vertically but might need to move them out a position or two depending on how they delivered it to you.

In the upper picture with the chains, it looks like the center rim is on the inside of the outer rim 1' channel "tabs". Was this taken befor you put the spacers in? Can you take a picture that shows the tire width in relation to the fender?

 

[vtsnowedin]

Better pic PMd to you. Those are all the way out plus 4 inch spacers which is how I had Trottier & Son ship it to me.

 

[RoyJackson]

Better pic PMd to you. Those are all the way out plus 4 inch spacers which is how I had Trottier & Son ship it to me.

Where abouts are you, vt?

 

[vtsnowedin]

The Chelsea Brookfield town line up off Chelsea,s Williamstown road.

 

[RoyJackson]

The Chelsea Brookfield town line up off Chelsea,s Williamstown road.

Bethel here...about a mile or so north of the high school on RT 12.

Hi Neighbor!