How's everyone doing with the SNOW

[AStanton]

Well after 3 feet of snow in one storm in South Central Pennsylvania I decided to buy tire chains for the rear turf tires of my B2400. I had trouble getting traction on my driveway. My driveway is on a steep incline. Once the snow started to ice up it was tough even with 4wd. I bought a set of GT-23 two link heavy duty tire chains from tire chains.com. Just got them in the mail today and boy are they ever heavy duty. I put the set in a bag and put it on my bathroom scale and they weigh 105 lbs. Now I just need another snow to try them out.

If I could make a suggestion. Using chains myself, I would recommend that you try mounting the chains before the next storm. You may have to remove a few links to get a better fit. You could have clearance issues also. I also put color zip ties on my chains. This way I know the left from the right without having to look too hard.

 

[chim]

.................... I also put color zip ties on my chains. This way I know the left from the right without having to look too hard.

What is the difference between a right and left chain? The last set I had looked like a pair of twins.

 

[AStanton]

What is the difference between a right and left chain? The last set I had looked like a pair of twins.

For me, it had to do with the way I adjusted the chains. The inside has a tighter fit, with one link less than the outside. I had to have a tight fit due to clearance issues--and I do have 1.5" spacers as well.

 

[BigBoyToys]

In the middle of a storm right now...expecting 6-10 inches of heavy snow. It's supposed to end around 8PM so I'm figuring on just getting up early and taking care of the mess in the morning!

 

[Thomas]

"so I'm figuring on just getting up early and taking care of the mess in the morning!"
Seat time Saturday morning good way to start the day... temps should be little warmer.

That nasty storm just...and I mean just miss us by 15 miles. :cool2:

 

[oldpilgrim]

Yup, about 6 inches heavy wet snow here so far. Temp is still above freezing. It's been so warm here the past few days that the driveway barely has a coating on it yet there's 6 inches on the lawn. It's going to be a real mess to move once the temp drops a couple of degrees.

 

[BLUE ME]

still snowing here.

 

[Ralph Copp]

Has snowed all day and suppose to continue through the night. Should end up with about 14". Lots of wind so drifting will also be an issue. I already have people calling to get plowed out tomorrow. I will be starting early in the morning.

 

[Garycw]

What is the difference between a right and left chain? The last set I had looked like a pair of twins.

That's not a bad idea or atleast put in two to indicate left or right. I always want to put the cross link connectors and hook tensioner same direction.

 

[RalphVa]

Wife took this picture. For this snow, I almost wish I'd saved my 12 hp Gravely and its square chute snow blower.

Ralph

 

[ecbaatz]

What is this "Snow" you speak of?

Sometimes describe as solid white water.

 

[Couple of Achers]

Been doing fine.

 

[BigBoyToys]

Well we ended up with just about a foot of heavy wet snow. I decided to wait until this morning to cleanup...good decision as the overnight temps dropped into the teens and dried the snow out somewhat. :thumbsup:

Sure was pretty out though!!!

 

[OrangeB2400]

Chains are now on the rear tires. There is snow in the forecast for Tuesday. Not sure how much yet. Hoping for at least a few inches.

 

[Thomas]

By the looks of this storm arriving early evening into late morning Tuesday,most of the northeast will be shoveling blowing or plowing ...this will be 5th plowable storm since early 12/15 can't really complain.

 

[oldpilgrim]

been snowing since 4am.......14 inches projected....at least it's light and dry.

 

[roadhunter]

Finally getting the driveway dried up from the muddy mess it has turned into in the afternoons. Decided to use the new box blade to peel back a few inches of the really wet stuff and it's working well. The 30-50 mph winds all day yesterday and today are helping as well!

 

[Garycw]

I'll be doing pretty good with it as long as my flight to fla isn't canceled. May have to plow 3" before I leave, but that's just fun stuff

 

[roadhunter]

I'll be doing pretty good with it as long as my flight to fla isn't canceled. May have to plow 3" before I leave, but that's just fun stuff

Florida sounds pretty nice this time of year LOL.

 

[OrangeB2400]

We got around 5 inches. Enough to test out the new chains. They work well. I would like to get a set for the front but it's tight clearance between the sidewall and steering ball joints on the front tires. I'm afraid the chains might catch on them.