Chains or not

[Captainpaddlefoot]

What is your opinion.

I have an atc with pretty good tires.
I have a set of chains on the back tires.
Does it make any difference in the snow, hard back and drifts?

Thanks, Doug

[CMMahy]

I found they made a big difference in most all snow types when I had my quad. They act a bit like paddles in the deeper softer stuff, and bite into the bare ice for more grip when the lake is windswept.

[Whopper Stopper]

I have noticed many claim to not need them. I can say I would feel very handicapped not having them on. The last thing I do before hitting the lake for the first time is to hang iron. I leave the chains on until my last outting of the season. Pretty cheap insurance when a little extra traction is needed.

                 WS

[RMLamp]

When you need chains, you NEED chains.  Why take the chance of getting stranded in what could be life threatening conditions?

[mhodnettjr]

Fishing simcoe last winter with my ATV taught me a lesson.  We left before sun up, cruising through about 3 inches of powdery snow on top of very slippery ice.  By noon we were pushing the quads though the almost 2 feet of snow that Nemo dumped on us.  The snow would just build up in front of the machine.  It took HOURS of pushing 5 quads 20-30 yards at a time, going back to get the shanties that the quads would no longer pull, and then digging the snow out to get going again.  Guys with chains drove right by us. 

[fishingguy]

Hands down I use chains, I haul 3 times the weight then my fishing buddy and I just drive away from him.

[dakota man]

Hands down I use chains, I haul 3 times the weight then my fishing buddy and I just drive away from him.

Awesome machine.

[osiris]

When my chains are not on they're in the box ready to go

[double_a85]

Hands down I use chains, I haul 3 times the weight then my fishing buddy and I just drive away from him.

Are you sure its because of the chains and not that CAN-AM POWER?

[nocod]

I had chains on this Sunday and was busting through the snow drifts with very little effort,without them I may of been digging out.

[meat sticks]

Chains on the rear, fronts bare.  Works well on my bike!

[Lip ripr]

If your tires have deep tread, do the chains not get stuck between the big knobs of the tires? I want to get some, but I don't think they would be in contact with much bcs of the deep tread. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

[Fisherman 1]

When you get chains, get either the "2 link" or diamond cross ones.  4 link chains are too far apart.  Check here and see for yourself.
http://www.tirechainsrequired.com/collections/atv-tire-chains

[Lip ripr]

Awesome link. Thanks!

[osiris]

i perfer the diamond vbar seem to have better traction then the standard chains