Lawn Tractor chains

[b1mmuo27]

My tractor tires are 20 x 10. The chains that came with the blower attachment are for 20 x 8 or 20 x 10. When I try & put them on the appera to be way too small. Is it just me?

 

[Rivets]

They should fit. Try this trick, remove all the air from the tires, then install the chains. Reinflate the tires to 15 psi.

 

[b1mmuo27]

I tried that. I'll try it again but I'll have to really squeeze the tires. They only take 10 psi.

 

[Carscw]

I tried that. I'll try it again but I'll have to really squeeze the tires. They only take 10 psi.

It's ok to run 15 psi.

 

[reynoldston]

They should fit tight. I had to modify my tire chains to make them fit. Nothing wrong with the 10 psi tire pressure or less because it will give you more traction. I also cress-cross bungee cords on the outside of the wheel to the tire chains. This will keep the chains adjusted much better. I have been using tire chains for years now on my tractor and do find they will need repair as I use them because the cross chains will wear out. They can be a bit of a pain to use but well worth it for the extra traction you will get.

 

[b1mmuo27]

I think I figured it out. The chains that came with the blower are 20 x 8 x 10. My tire is 20 x 10 x 8. No wonder they are new. They gave the guy the wrong ones.

 

[reynoldston]

That would do it. Can they be exchanged for the right size?

 

[b1mmuo27]

No they are 2 years old but new in the box. I have a guy that wants them already. I can pick up the right pair. Thanks