ATV Chains

Post by **MLR** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:29 am

Anyone have experience or recomendation on ATV tire chains?

2002 Honda Rubicon 500 with stock Dunlop 25X10-12 tires on the back

Are the 2 link seperation on the V bars that much of a difference ?

Post by **Bruin** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:19 pm

I can offer some advice when Putting them on...Deflate your tires a bit, the chains will go on easier. then renflate them to the desired psi...Ol army trick

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:44 pm

Just don't do it cold!

If at all possible I'd suggest deflating and inflating in a warm room.
Problem being that cold tires usually need inflating twice as I have found the air pressure isn't as constant when the rubber is hard from being cold.

My $0.02

Post by **Joe28** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:01 pm

get the titanium carbide ones. They cost more but will pay off immediately. The agreement usually is solid too. I'd get those instead.

Post by **MLR** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:36 pm

If i thought they would clear the fender, I would put them on the harley too

Post by **Joe28** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:35 am

MLR wrote:If i thought they would clear the fender, I would put them on the harley too

You're either crazy or crazy rich. You'll be the only guy using a harley for ice racing!

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:59 am

Not true. Alot of older 883 Scramblers were or are still used.

J

Post by **Abraxus** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:48 pm

If you can, I would upgrade to the ITP Mudlites. I have them on my King Quad and they work great in everything!

Ab

Post by **MLR** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:15 pm

How well do the mudlites perform with fluff snow on top of ice on a lake?

That is why I am asking about the chains. Maybe in the summer I will switch up to some mudlites to get my kayak into the back country but figures other than dropping big cash on tracks, chains would be the next best thing for traction on ice.

Post by **Bruin** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:20 pm

and you are right....For the money involved in chains, it is a relatively inexpensive way to gain traction....New tires=Big $$$

Post by **MLR** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:23 pm

Bruin,

If you post on here telling me that you just got a set of barely used chains for 10 bucks, I am going to come up there and drink all your beer!

You have been getting way too many good deals this year.

Post by **Bruin** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:25 pm

Sorry no deals on chains (yet)

I'll keep my eyes open though...My 4 wheeler has the same size tires LOL

Post by **Bruin** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:52 pm

http://www.royaldistributing.com/Shoppi ... 2F354.html

Check out the very bottom of the link

Seems like a good price to me!

Hope this helps

Post by **Bruin** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:56 pm

$55.95 seems reasonable to me

Check out the bottom of page 371 for the chain options