P1000 Looking for recommendations on tire chains

[Cook]

Never used chains on tires before and did not realize how many options there are to consider. Cheap brand vs good brand. 2 link vs 4 link. Ladder vs diamond pattern. Rubber vs metal spring tensioners.

Quad Boss seems to make all sizes for ATV/UTV use but I have seen several complaints of breakage for the rubber tensioners they employ.

I intend to use chains to help with snow plowing. I get a lot of windblown snow that seems particularly difficult to drive or walk in. Thanks!

 

[scott]

I like the diamond shaped kind i think they're made by grizzlar.. I think i saw them on amazon

 

[dale5740]

tire studs instead!!!

 

[pkcal]

tire studs instead!!!

I ran two-link ladder style v-bar chains from tirechains.com (Johnstown PA mfr) on my Ranger 800 for the past 4yrs. Fast service, great quality, purchased the spring loaded metal spider tensioners from them as well. Take the time to get them fitted tight (may need to break links to adjust length due to variance in tire actual v. nominal sizes), deflate tires when fitting then reinflate and run them hard. They made a world of difference on the Ranger (especially with Denali pro 72" plow lightening the Ranger rear end) and I kept them when I sold it so expect same benefit when fitting to the 1k5 I just picked up next winter.

 

[dale5740]

I can't wait till they come out with the boss plow bracket for our 1000's

 

[davelohman]

Never used chains on tires before and did not realize how many options there are to consider. Cheap brand vs good brand. 2 link vs 4 link. Ladder vs diamond pattern. Rubber vs metal spring tensioners.

Quad Boss seems to make all sizes for ATV/UTV use but I have seen several complaints of breakage for the rubber tensioners they employ.

I intend to use chains to help with snow plowing. I get a lot of windblown snow that seems particularly difficult to drive or walk in. Thanks!

What did you end up with? Did you get both front and rear? I just mounted my plow which I haven't needed yet.

 

[Cook]

What did you end up with? Did you get both front and rear? I just mounted my plow which I haven't needed yet.

The truth is, I haven't made a purchase yet. Since I'm still waiting on BOSS to release their plow mount for the 1000 -- now it is supposed to be next week -- I haven't had the necessity of chains. I did find some diamond type chains at a site called tirechainsrequired that look pretty good to me, though pricey. See them at 27x11-12 ATV Studded Diamond Tire Chain That and the Grizzlar are the the top contenders right now. Still accepting nominations though!

 

[tjoreo]

I have been picking up pickup tire chains at garage sales and thift stores for super cheap and just cutting them down. I bought a set for my 700 front tires for about $5. I'm still working on the set for the back.

 

[RyanOrange3]

Those look aggressive! Dang!

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