Heavy Duty Tire Chains To Fit My LT235/85x16 Blizzak Snow Tires

Question:

I am planning to buy a set of chains. I have a set of LT235/85x16 Blizzak snow tires on my John Deere 260 skid steer. Should I buy the TC2221SHD or the PWE2221SC chains? Do both chains have the square links? I am not sure if the TC2221SHD has square links in the photos. The first set of chains I bought from another company were not heavy duty enough. The twisted cross links snapped from the stress. Please let me know what you would recommend. Thanks

asked by: Kurt J

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Titan Chain Tire Chains # TC2221SHD are indeed heavy duty. The extra coating makes them extremely hard and should not break on you. Although these chains are designed for a vehicle and not for a skid steer. The way your skid will twist these chains when turning is going to be putting a lot more stress on the chains than what they were really designed to take. I have not tested these chains with a skid before so I cannot confirm that these will not snap under the intense load. It may be best to get a set of chains designed for your skid, but these will fit your tires. I can say that the heavy duty chains will hold up longer than the Pewag chains though # PWE2221SC.

expert reply by: Adam E