Tire chains

[BTN]

Apparently the military didn't use three rails. At least the pub only shows that one p/n for the 9.00x20 and another p/n for the 11.00x20. I may have a couple for the 11.00x20, at least they're bigger than all the others. I will try to measure them tomorrow and see if I can figure out what they are. I don't know if you could make the ones for the 9.00x20 fit with modification?

The description says the chains for 9's are 17.125" wide, so sounds like they may be wide enough, but I would at least use some of those spring chain adjusters if fitting them on the 11's. Some of the commercial chains list same p/n for 9.00x20 and 11.00x20, but they usually have some adjustment. Could possibly add some extra link or adjustment to these chains for 9's and make them work.

 

[zebedee]

I will try to measure them tomorrow and see if I can figure out what they are. I don't know if you could make the ones for the 9.00x20 fit with modification? .

Great - let me know when you find out.

Shame I just noticed this post - I was in New Bern last weekend! However, have a sister in law in Havelock so prob won't need shipping... Can do the family shuffle up the east coast!

 

[BTN]

These others may be for the super singles on the M35A3 since they were packed up with the other deuce chains. Just did a quick search and looks like the super single 14.5x20 are the same height as the 11.00x20 though. If that is what they are, may just be a bit wide. Anyway, I'll measure tomorrow and hopefully have a better answer with less speculation.

 

[BTN]

I did a quick look/measure this morning before work. Looks like I have some loose chains for the 11.00x20 mixed in. The ones still in the pack with labels for the 9.00x20 measure about 98"lx17"w. The others that I'm fairly sure are for the 11's measure 102"lx17"w. Both sets are about the same width, which matches up with other descriptions I have read. Definitely not wide enough for the 14.5 super singles. The longer ones are also a bit heavier. I'm not sure how many I have, but will take a better look this evening.

 

[BTN]

Well, I did some more looking, measuring, and searching online. Looks like I was wrong about the triple rails for MVs. I found one mixed in that is apparently for the 5 ton (11.00x20). Must have just not made them for the deuce since there is such a gap between the duals. Also, a description I found online for 5 ton chains said length was approx 112", 18" wide. The triple rail I have is 108.5, with the latch closed (like would be on the truck). If the latch is opened, it probably would be about 112". Also, they're just around 17" w per section (about 34" total).

Anyway, I probably don't have exactly what you need. I only made it through about 1/4 of the opened bags of chains I have (takes a minute to get those things back in the bag by yourself). I can keep looking and let you know if I come up with any more of the triples rails or others for 5 ton. The only other thing I could suggest is I throw in an extra chain to cut and add sections to the other chains to make them fit (add length with another cross section so you don't have a gap).

 

[BTN]

Well, I did some more looking, measuring, and searching online. Looks like I was wrong about the triple rails for MVs. I found one mixed in that is apparently for the 5 ton (11.00x20). Must have just not made them for the deuce since there is such a gap between the duals. Also, a description I found online for 5 ton chains said length was approx 112", 18" wide. The triple rail I have is 108.5, with the latch closed (like would be on the truck). If the latch is opened, it probably would be about 112". Also, they're just around 17" w per section (about 34" total).

Anyway, I probably don't have exactly what you need. I only made it through about 1/4 of the opened bags of chains I have (takes a minute to get those things back in the bag by yourself). I can keep looking and let you know if I come up with any more of the triples rails or others for 5 ton. The only other thing I could suggest is I throw in an extra chain to cut and add sections to the other chains to make them fit (add length with another cross section so you don't have a gap).

 

[zebedee]

Thanks Travis. If you do find more that would be great...

 

[rolling18]

just in the season to bring up the past hehe
do you have chains for the good year MVT 395's ??
if so how much?
thanks!!

 

[rustystud]

Well, I did some more looking, measuring, and searching online. Looks like I was wrong about the triple rails for MVs. I found one mixed in that is apparently for the 5 ton (11.00x20). Must have just not made them for the deuce since there is such a gap between the duals. Also, a description I found online for 5 ton chains said length was approx 112", 18" wide. The triple rail I have is 108.5, with the latch closed (like would be on the truck). If the latch is opened, it probably would be about 112". Also, they're just around 17" w per section (about 34" total).

Anyway, I probably don't have exactly what you need. I only made it through about 1/4 of the opened bags of chains I have (takes a minute to get those things back in the bag by yourself). I can keep looking and let you know if I come up with any more of the triples rails or others for 5 ton. The only other thing I could suggest is I throw in an extra chain to cut and add sections to the other chains to make them fit (add length with another cross section so you don't have a gap).

Travis, do you still have chains for the 9.00X20 tires left ? If so can you PM me and let me know what it would cost to ship them to Woodinville, WA. Thanks Greg.

 

[Dhallftworth]

It'd be nice to have a chain on each of my 4 14.00x20 tires. Bobbed truck, I only need 4 chains.

 

[Hainebd]

Chains are hard on everything from tire, drivetrain, ground, and road. Or rember putting chains on the single rear axle whites for north penn and drivers taking them off in the driveway going out. Those that did not would be towed back with all kinds of drivetrain failures or I run out to fix a tire or clean up fuel spill. Using chains off road is just not proper. Tread lightly, do no damage to the environment. With that said if you chain right and drive sense ably they can get you to where you want to go. Yes I have chains. Yes you can make any chain set work by lengthiness or shortening. If you buy new get the ones with 4 cams to tighten. Also if you want real tight deflate tire then install then inflate tire. This works well with cam type. The springs do not keep the chains tight enough.

 

[rmgill]

Tread lightly yes. But if having chains is a difference in traction or sitting there and spinning and digging in deeper, what precisely is the difference?

 

[av8or]

It'd be nice to have a chain on each of my 4 14.00x20 tires. Bobbed truck, I only need 4 chains.

Sam Wiener motors had some. Got mine there last year.
(around Akron, Ohio )

 

[av8or]

If anyone needs 900x20 chains I nave some 55.00 plus lg flat rate per pair. NOS light rust on some.

 

[gimpyrobb]

. Also if you want real tight deflate tire then install then inflate tire. This works well with cam type. The springs do not keep the chains tight enough.

Thats dangerous. DO NOT do that unless you have a death wish.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Here is an example of how to do it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeZYqwlgUUE

 

[rmgill]

Robb, that's just distracting. What could one possibly learn from that video other than the fact that pink hair can be quite interesting?

 

[rmgill]

I kept my chains tensioned with heavy Rubber bungee cords across the outside of the tire. That worked fine around Atlanta 3 years ago when we had snow and ice.

 

[Hainebd]

Thats dangerous. DO NOT do that unless you have a death wish.

Yes it can be dangerous, so can running chains loose. Driving in ice and snow is dangerous so don't chain up and stay home.

put chains on with tire properly inflated. Let air out till one link can be taken up, if one link not possible, twist chain 1/2 time, only on outside link for singles. Inflate tire till chain is just tight. Tire will grow when driving. At no point should you exceed tire rated pressure keeping in mind condition of tire.

never exceed 15 mph with chains on.

 

[Flyingvan911]

I like my Thule XB series chains for the van. I only use them if I get stuck. It turns out they will also fit a Mutt tire.