Arnold Tire Chains for 18&#34/19&#34 x 9.5&#34 x 8&#34 Wheels
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Arnold Tire Chains for 18&#34/19&#34 x 9.5&#34 x 8&#34 Wheels Reviews


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4.15 of 5 (by 13 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 92% of reviewers recommend (12 out of 13)

Pros
  • very strong (4)
  • easy to install (2)
  • versitile (2)
Cons
  • none (2)
  • installation (2)
  • locking link could be better designed (2)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Rear tire chains”

I have a Sears LT 2000 I purchased in October 2009. The LT does a fine job clearing our 75ft driveway with the the 42 inch snow blade and rear tire chains. 6-8 inches are no problem. I do not have weights on the rear wheels. I am 220lbs and don't think the weights will make much of an improvement. I... read full review »
Posted on Jan 25, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

“this chain doesn't fit 18x9.5x8.”

I don't know about other but I bought this twice from on-line and dealer. I have to return it because it is too short. I brought it back to the Sear and had them put on the 18x9.5.8 tire at the display. He played with it for an hour and gave up. He recommended me to buy 20X10x8 for mine. I bought... read full review »
Posted on Feb 04, 2011

Arnold Tire Chains for 18&#34/19&#34 x... Reviews

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“Really helps the traction on snow/ice covered driveway”

Installed these chains on my Craftsman YTS-4000. This was my first attempt at installing chains on any type of tire. A few things: 1. The chains fit the tires on the tractor just fine. But I "hated" the difficulty in getting the Locking Link to fasten to the chains during installation. Used pliers like the manual recommended and with some brute force (and cussing) got the Link "locked" for each tire. Got the chains on tight! It would seem that these Links could be easier to connect and concerned about their strength since the metal is thin compared to the thickness of the chains they are... read full review »
Posted on Dec 21, 2010

“Time and winter will tell.”

Bought these chains when I bought the tractor as I plan on buying a snow blade for the winter - new house with a 100" driveway...  They fit fine and should help do the trick.
Posted on Oct 16, 2010

“tough chains”

I have been plowing snow with my Sears tractor for only a couple of years and I can honestly say that I abuse the chains I have.  I have really put them to their limits and they have not broken.  A little tough to put on.  Highly recommend putting the chains on when the weather is still decent and BEFORE you put on any wheel weights.  The chains are great for going up our 1/4 mile long gravel driveway.  Highly recommend them.
Posted on Jan 07, 2010

“Way better with them than without them.”

These chains make a big difference.  I couldn't ride my tractor (with the plow on the front) up my driveway before these.  After putting them on, my wheels didn't slip nearly at all.  Adding these made a great difference.  Based on recommendations on this forum, I used a car jack to lift my tractor off the ground and it made installing the chains a snap - maybe 5 minutes.  

 

If you have patio pavers, be careful.  They'll scratch your pavers if you allow the wheels to spin (with the chains on) and ruin the pavers.  I learned that the hard way.
Posted on Apr 26, 2010

“Peerless Chain Tire Chains Give The Added Traction To Keep Going”

I purchased Peerless Lawn Garden Tractor Tire Chains at the recommendation of the Sears sales associate who sold me my snow plow blade attached to my YTS 4000 Yard Tractor.  At first, I did not feel that they would be necessary but bought them "just in case".  My cement drive is about 100' long and very steep.  After a couple of light snowfalls, I was able to plow the drive with plenty of traction without using chains..just wheel weights.  Well..my thinking changed when we had a wet, heavy snow of about 2.5 in.  After getting to the bottom of the drive, it was a struggle to get the traction...

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Posted on Jan 02, 2010

“good chains”

the photo is of the wrong chains. those are 3 link skip the one you get are 1 link skip which is better.

good chains, some ajustability, easy to install.

i should have put them on when i bought them. i was waiting till winter for use with the blade but they help a lot in my sandy area esp. since i use my mower as a light tractor ( lt2000 / lts2000 ) more than a mower. cut grass once a week but the mower runs daily!
Posted on Nov 14, 2010

“Not Just For Snow Anymore”

I bought my craftsmen lt1500 for mowing my rather hilly newly planted yard and found out that i couldent do the hills with out running the risk of tipping over or sliding down the hills. so i thought i would look into better tires or chains.

I read the reviews for the chains and everybody loved them for traction on there drives and pusshing snow. so i wasnt sure about my needs for my yard.

Just one word describes the results, perfect! I can drive up and down the hills with no slippage. and yes i do exceed the mfg tractor incline of 15 degree slope. Its more like 30 or 40 degree. (wish i had pics...

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Posted on Jun 06, 2010

“traction makers”

Hey, chains are hard to put on by nature and these are no exception. Until someone invents something better, these guys are as good as they get. I gave all the stars because they fit well, stayed on under hard use and seem to be durable. I installed them in 20 minutes or so and they turned those turf tires on my lawn tractor into diggers. To the fellow user who feels they were too tight; on my first attempt one chain seemed like it was too small. After adjusting the chain by straightening things around the chains proved out to be a perfect fit. Tire chains are a loose gossamer of hanging links.... read full review »
Posted on Jan 24, 2009

“Bad directions”

These chains are not easy to install as the fit is too tight and the directions are not clear. They work well, but took way too long to put on and to figure why they were not big enough to even come close to installing as directed. I finally figured out it was just poor instrucitons. If I had not recalled my younger years installing chains over Donner Pass, I would have been lost.
Posted on Mar 08, 2008

“there great”

there hard to get on at first but after thats done unless there not on right they won't fall of and with mine i didn't even need wheel weights the only reason its a 4 is there hard to get on
Posted on Oct 19, 2008

“beaverfallspa”

a real pain to get on and adjusted just right, but once on, they work great. I was concerned about placing the wheel weights on after the chains were installed, but when using the quick release wheel weights, it is not a problem at all. In fact, the weights take up a little of the chain slack making the whole system work better. A must when plowing snow in combination with the wheel weights.
Posted on Jan 12, 2009

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