Not enough ice around here to give stock tires a try on ice, so does a 4 wheeler handle pretty good on ice? Or should i go with chains when i leave town ice fishing?

 

I have never used shains on ice don't see why you couldn't. It has been my experience that if there is a little snow of frost on the surface of the ice I can get enough traction without chains. If the ice gets really wet maybe you could use chains.

I use chains when plowing, mostly late in winter when the snow tends to be really wet just prior to the spring thaw.

I bought car tire chains and modified them for size to fit my ATV. I picked them up ar garge sales in the summer for a couple of bucks. (I think I have $15 into 4 chains)

My ATV does not turn real well on ice unless I am in 4x4 and watch my speed. You also have to be careful about sliding sideways and catching the tires on a rough spot in the ice (like an old fishing hole) as this can cause the ATV to want to roll over.

Hope this helps
SJ