Lawn Tractor chains

b1mmuo27

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My tractor tires are 20 x 10. The chains that came with the blower attachment are for 20 x 8 or 20 x 10. When I try & put them on the appera to be way too small. Is it just me?
 

Rivets

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They should fit. Try this trick, remove all the air from the tires, then install the chains. Reinflate the tires to 15 psi.
 

b1mmuo27

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I tried that. I'll try it again but I'll have to really squeeze the tires. They only take 10 psi.
 

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They should fit tight. I had to modify my tire chains to make them fit. Nothing wrong with the 10 psi tire pressure or less because it will give you more traction. I also cress-cross bungee cords on the outside of the wheel to the tire chains. This will keep the chains adjusted much better. I have been using tire chains for years now on my tractor and do find they will need repair as I use them because the cross chains will wear out. They can be a bit of a pain to use but well worth it for the extra traction you will get.
 

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I think I figured it out. The chains that came with the blower are 20 x 8 x 10. My tire is 20 x 10 x 8. No wonder they are new. They gave the guy the wrong ones.
 

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That would do it. Can they be exchanged for the right size?
 

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No they are 2 years old but new in the box. I have a guy that wants them already. I can pick up the right pair. Thanks
 
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