"habbi" wrote in message
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Has anyone here made there own tire chains for a tractor. I was about to
buy
some but at $1100.00 a pair (studded type for ice) they seem very
expensive.
I can get 3/8" for $1.69 per foot. 200+ feet of chain, a big set of bolt
cutters, my Mig welder and some time should make a decent set. Anyone have
an opinion on this idea? Above prices are Canadian.



If you make your own you may want to look at the design used for most
skidder chains, these have a ring centered on the tread and are connected to
the side chains by four cross chains, I have not driven any thing using
these (no opportunity) but the design looks like a good idea.

Jack