Tire chain clearance?

/ Tire chain clearance? #1  

newtattoobob

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I'm thinking of adding some rear tire chains to my B2650 with R4 tires for the winter. I'm wondering how much sidewall clearance I will need for the chains. I have a little over two inches between the tire and the closest part of the inner fender. I know Kubota offers wheel spacers to give me another 1.5 inches per side but I wonder if I can get by without them. Thanks
 
/ Tire chain clearance? #2  
In my opinion--and in my case using my B3030--I think you'll be fine as long as you have 2" of clearance or better. I had to add spacers because I didn't have the 2" for clearance. I would also advise you to get chains asap. Once we're into winter, and there is big snow, good luck tryin to find em.
Attached are pics of my 1.5" spacers.
My view of chains: In the land of snow and ice, the man with chains is king.
 

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/ Tire chain clearance? #3  
2" should be enough, depending on what style of chains you have in mind.
 

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