ATV's on ice

[Lv2hunt]

Chains a must I use rear chains and had fronts studded. Total control I do have a winch and never thought of putting a pipe or block of wood to help get unstuck great idea. I've always studded my sleds so try to use them when I can.

[meatandmetal]

Those are the ones I held today, looked perfect

Frank what sizes did they have? Do you remember the manufacturer?

[AQUAASSASSIN]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/peerless-chain-atv-tire-chains

This is what they had

[meatandmetal]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/peerless-chain-atv-tire-chains

This is what they had

Thanks Bud.

[SHaRPS]

When you guys say stuck you mean in snow right? Sorry first time i am using.my wheeler is this year. Great tip on the ice anchor and flares Joe

Any tips to putting a set of rear chains on?

[green shack]

I run chains front and rear.  I have a winch.  I also use these things called ice angels that go in a drilled hole in the ice. You drop them in the hole attach your winch cable. These work awesome with the winch and pull you right out. 

[mowbizz]

When you guys say stuck you mean in snow right? Sorry first time i am using.my wheeler is this year. Great tip on the ice anchor and flares Joe

Any tips to putting a set of rear chains on?

It helps to have a lift and you should deflate the tires to get the chains attached. After getting them on the tires and adjusted to look somewhat even around the wheel, re inflate tires and tie any loose ends down with cable ties. Get a set of the “bungee hooks” or chain tighteners and finish the job. Now do the other wheel! Chains are a big pain in the a$$ to put on but they work.

[Lv2hunt]

When you guys say stuck you mean in snow right? Sorry first time i am using.my wheeler is this year. Great tip on the ice anchor and flares Joe

Any tips to putting a set of rear chains on?

the snows not to bad it's the slushy mess that's under the snow sometimes that definitely will get you stuck

[HuntnFish603]

the snows not to bad it's the slushy mess that's under the snow sometimes that definitely will get you stuck

X2. I've plowed right through  light snow no problem..... But Slush underneath can get you stucker than stuck! The chains will dig down to solid ice and pull you right through

[Roccus]

X2. I've plowed right through  light snow no problem..... But Slush underneath can get you stucker than stuck! The chains will dig down to solid ice and pull you right through

this!..slush is thy enemy..it's miserable and makes for a long day..chains and a shovel are your only hope under these conditions.

[meatandmetal]

Does anyone use the diamond pattern instead of the ladder type?

[Roccus]

I've got a set for my truck Denny,they tend to ride a little smoother and bunch up a little less,at least in my experience.

[fishlessman]

When you guys say stuck you mean in snow right? Sorry first time i am using.my wheeler is this year. Great tip on the ice anchor and flares Joe

Any tips to putting a set of rear chains on?

the place ive really been stuck is end of the day getting off the lake on the shore bank where the snow stacks up. end of the day it gets soft sitting in the sun.  the deep slush on the lake has only slowed me down but ive always got thru it

[SHaRPS]

Thanks guys some great tips here! Looking forward to.towing the machine up.to nh in a few weeks.

[NHGunowner]

put some ice studds on the fronts as well as the chains on the rears

I'll second that. If you have high traction in the rear and nothing up front, you will find it impossible to steer on slick ice.
Atv solid "locked" rear axle will push you straight.

[jethro]

Might want tracks for that machine after Saturday!

[mowbizz]

Might want tracks for that machine after Saturday!

I’m ready!