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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Default tire chains?

i want to get some chains for my itp mudlits size 22x11x9

i want to know where i should buy them from?
do you think they will work good? i heard people saying they fall into the tread..
should i get 2 v bar or 4 v bar?

here are some chains

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...5fPartsQ5fAccessories


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...5fPartsQ5fAccessories


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas...&cm_ite=0006897512513a
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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umm help please?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Default tire chains?

Have you purchased any chains yet hondarider?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Default tire chains?

The only set I purchased were for my AC stock tires when I first got my plow. I ordered them from cabelas. Go to cabelas.com and type in "ATV Tire Chains". It cost me about $50 and they fit my back tires perfectly. Very snug and no slap unless you try going over 25mph with them on.

They provided a ton of traction on ice and snow. You could probably use them in mud as well but I never did. I then switched tires to Mudlite tires and have not had to chain up since but I have 4x4.

You may want to look at them as shipping only took 5 days.

Hope this helps.

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Default tire chains?

On the way home from the dealer with my new Suzuki KQ 400, I stopped at a Les Schwab Tire store.
They brought out numerous sets of quick fit chains, and test fitted each set on the quad until the best fitting sets were found. Took them about an hour to find sets for both the front and rear.
"Quick-fit" chains are just that--very easy to install, and no having to move the machine forward/backward to install the chain on the tire.
The trouble with mail-order is that if the chain doesn't fit, returning it can be a hassle, and the return shipping can be half the price you paid for the item to begin with.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Default tire chains?

Check out these Tire Chains. I think the diamond pattern of the V-bar Diamond or the Super Stud would be a little tighter and run better. These are made by the same company that build the big skidder tire chains. Should be a great product.

I am going to buy a set - but will have to wait until after Christmas.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Default tire chains?

I mail ordered a set of V bar tire chains and when I got them the instructions said to only go 10 or 15 mph. That's too slow for me so I sent them back. That was probably 10 years ago and I never have used any chains. The only time I go slow enough to use them is when I plow but I have 4-wheel drive and don't need them.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Default tire chains?

A friend told me he took a length of string and wrapped it around the center of the tire to get the circumference of the tire. Then he cut the string to that length. He then measured the distance from rim up over the tire to the other edge of the rim.

He went to the local 2nd hand store and looked for a bit and found an old set of cable chains for a car. Took them home and with a few rubber tensioners (ie bunjee-cord) the were a perfect fit and he paid $20 for 4 chains.

Worth a shot if you think you might be using them more than a couple of times a year.

SJ
 
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