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Lots of good info here. Thanks to all of you.

In response to DennisCTB, about whether I even NEED chains with my B7800, you have a point-I don't know for sure. That is why I was so interested in this great discussion. I think it is the picture in my mind of my tractor stuck down in the big dip in my drive with no way to get up or down that made me think I should spend a few bucks on 'insurance'.
( I like the idea of 'crabbing' by using the FEL to pull the tractor body along - not sure I would have thought of that but I sure will remember it!).
I slso like the idea of using radial winter tires. I use them on my car and they are remarkable. I will have to check to see if I can find anything that would work on those large rear tractor wheels.

Murf, do you keep a separate set of wheels and tires ready for the winter, and just take off the 'summer' wheels and put on the winter ones? Did you find some kind of wheel with the right bolt pattern or use extra tractor wheels? Or do you mount the winter tires on your existing wheels?

Frank

Tractor Tire sizes - what do those numbers mean
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by fcolosimo

Thanks again. I had the same thoughts, but you certainly put the last nail in the coffin. Our RTV works great for hauling stuff around to the garden, getting the mail, and general transportation - very useful. But I, too, had some strange occurences when in the rough where no wheels seemed to make it want to go. I had to get out and lift one end to get another wheel down while my wife drove it. I like it for what it is but will keep it out of the snow.

Off to get some chains..... these weird tractor wheel sizes are driving me crazy...
Frank

What snow removal method for me
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 17 Post by fcolosimo