Fitting Snow Chains to John Deere 425, 445, 455

A quick description of my preferred way to fit the snow Chains to my JD 425.

[@TheParrothead99]

thank you for posting.. Nice Sean Connery chuckle at 2:46

[@tesser5250]

I'm flattered but Sean Connery, as a Scot, would probably not have appreciated being confused with an Englishman! 😀

[@paulg444]

I like them tight so I deflate my tire before putting them on. Then once they are one somewhat tight, I inflate the tire to specification and that locks the chains on taut.

[@russellthompson8793]

Your tire chains are on backwards. You need to flip them so the sharp edges of the Cross hooks are not into the tire..

[@tesser5250]

Thanks, I know, one of them is round the wrong way although not a disaster. I actually think I mentioned it when I made the video...

[@jodys.6274]

I don't know if it works on garden tractor tires but I know some let the air out of their tires. Then put the chains on and re-inflate. These tires are low pressure so that might not work. Also use heavy duty bungee cords in a cross pattern to hold them tight. I'll be trying this myself soon. Jody.

[@tesser5250]

Yes, I have tried that in the past. However, as you mention, the air pressure in these tires is low anyway (I run them at about 15 psi), so difference is negligible...

[@jimbennett1519]

I bought a set of tires on the same bolt hole pattern as my 425 but they are only 5” wide I got chains for them and with the wheel weight on and 200 lbs of weight on the back I have never been stuck

[@wiboater4]

Instead of the zip ties just buy a threaded link for the inside hook Also you should just take a visegrips and close the loop on the end of the outside tensioner hook . Then you don't have to worry about losing it.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Having the chains a little loose gives better traction. Kind of like winter tires for vehicles, they need a little flex for good traction. And I don’t think it would matter which way the hooks on the cross chain are. I doubt if they would ever harm the tire. And some people flip the chains over each year, so they wear evenly. Just my thought.

[@bobbyfundermann7423]

Where did you get the chains for the tires?

[@tundralou]

I like the zips-I just take the wheel off and bounce it to loosen up the chain while maintains some pulling tension.

[@paulf1089]

Would like to see assembly of the cab for your tractor

[@tesser5250]

The cab is all finished but still in pieces awaiting assembly on the tractor. Unfortunately I have not had the time and we've already had a couple of feet of snow here. I will certainly post video once it is done...

[@russellthompson8793]

That's weird the second part of your video it looks like you flip them correctly

[@tesser5250]

It is over a year ago and I may have fixed it between video clips....

[@lasersbee]

Your Chain is Inside out...