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Title: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: outdoornut on Feb 01, 2017, 08:46 PM

I am looking for any recommendations you have for better traction on a Honda rancher. I've seen several styles out there, wasn't sure what worked best for you? Thanks Nut

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: SpitzoMT on Feb 01, 2017, 10:12 PM

Get a set of the V-Bar type & call er' good !!

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: JonPerry on Feb 02, 2017, 03:03 PM

Quote from: SpitzoMT on Feb 01, 2017, 10:12 PM

Get a set of the V-Bar type & call er' good !!

X2 ;)

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: Fisherman 1 on Feb 03, 2017, 06:06 AM

And make sure it's a 2 link, not 4.  Look it up and see the difference.

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: Whopper Stopper on Feb 03, 2017, 09:50 AM

Good advice all around.

Make sure they are good and tight ;)


               WS

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: outdoornut on Feb 03, 2017, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback, I ordered some v bar ones. I will let you know how it goes

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: SLAYERFISH on Oct 22, 2017, 10:00 AM

Old thread but I searched craigslist for automobile chains then shorten them to a custom fit.  Cheap and effective! ;)

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: tbern on Nov 15, 2017, 11:07 AM

Any advantage to a diamond pattern chain or just go with the two link bar type? Both would have the v's on the links.

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: JonPerry on Nov 15, 2017, 01:01 PM

Fleet Farm carries ATV chains with the Vbars. Any tire chain is better than none. ;)

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: tbern on Nov 15, 2017, 01:37 PM

Thanks Jon,another spot to check. Just wondering if anyone had thoughts on if the diamond pattern would provide any better traction? One place I was looking, the price was just a couple dollars more for the diamond pattern that the 2 link bar and both styles would have the v-bars. Any less chain slap  with the diamond pattern? Either one a smoother ride on bare ground?

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: redneckdan on Nov 19, 2017, 11:30 PM

Diamond pattern gives a smoother ride.

Stud diamond pattern has about the most traction.

You get what you pay for. Buddy bought a set, moose racing I believe, off Dennis kirk. They broke in a day. Going on 4 seasons with my tirechains.com sets.

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: tbern on Nov 19, 2017, 11:49 PM

Thanks for your info Dan, appreciate it.

Title: Re: ATV Tire Chain Suggestions
Post by: WYIfish on Dec 17, 2017, 04:54 PM

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 22, 2017, 10:00 AM

Old thread but I searched craigslist for automobile chains then shorten them to a custom fit.  Cheap and effective! ;)

I got some $38 car chains at walmart, got the correct cross chains the right size out of the box so all I had to  do was cut to length with a pair of bolt cutters.  Mount on, bunji cord tight and off you go.  You will wonder how you ever went on the ice with out them.