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Old 09-15-2018, 03:06 PM
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Default Best tires for pushing snow
So last year was the first year i tryed to push snow with my 1512. I had no traction, right now ive got old turf tires (probably the originals very worn and hard), Chains helped a little but i just put a new blacktop drive in and dont really want to chew it up. Will Ag tires grip better in snow then turfs. or do i just need to load up on weight.
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I'd say your only option would be ag tires and a ton of weight. They also sell rubber chains that I've heard mixed reviews about.
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I've not ever seen chains on a garden tractor chew up asphalt. Che chains won't leave as big a mark as a blade. If marks on your asphalt bother you, use a shovel.
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Once its cold enough for snow to stick the asphalt should be pretty hard. Not likely you will chew it up unless you sit in one spot against a snow bank spinning and spinning the tires. Little scuffs here and there are normal. Asphalt should be sealed once a year after the first year or 2 installed. The sealer helps protect the asphalt. I do mine in the spring and all the scuffs from my plow on my F-250 get covered up.
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I put radials on the last GT I used for snow plowing,,
the radials grabbed almost like chains.

(the radials were take-offs from a side by side ATV)
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I would not worry about it, scratches are normal.
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I have fluid filled tires and four link chains ( two link are better ) on my 125 using a QA42 snow thrower. ( I have two 125's, one with 10.50s and the other with 8.50s. Both are filled )

Weight on the wheels is better than hanging weight. Although hanging weight is better than none. I get a few marks on the driveway but nothing serious.
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I've not ever seen chains on a garden tractor chew up asphalt. Che chains won't leave as big a mark as a blade. If marks on your asphalt bother you, use a shovel.
What he said. It's a driveway, not a hardwood floor...
Chain it up, and plow.
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I'd say your only option would be ag tires and a ton of weight. They also sell rubber chains that I've heard mixed reviews about.
thanks for staying on topic, ill try a set of Ags and if they dont work live with scuffs on the drive.
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I'd say your only option would be ag tires and a ton of weight. They also sell rubber chains that I've heard mixed reviews about.
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...=rubber+chains

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To O.P. check out the two links for discussion on the rubber "chains".
Might be worth a try before you invest in ag tires.
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