ATV Tire Chains: Where we've found the best deals

ATV tire chains come in a variety of configurations. It is a good idea to think about your application before buying.

If you're ready to buy, this site has good prices on ATV tire chains.

Tips to Consider Before You Buy

Picking the right chains will make things go smoothly.

One of the first things to consider is the machine you plan on putting the chains on. When you add chains to your tires, you are increasing the overall dimension of the tires. This means that you have to keep in mind the clearance between the tires and the suspension components of your ATV.

One of the ways to make sure that you have enough clearance is to get a set of tires that are a little thinner and shorter in order to give you some more space to accommodate the chains. If you are using your ATV for heavy snow removal work, then you might want to consider getting a set of tires and wheels that you keep the chains on permanently. As with a lot of cars, this would be your winter tire set. This will save you a lot of time adding and removing chains.

Most ATV chains come in a v-bar configuration. This configuration has its advantages and disadvantages. It is a very aggressive design that provides maximum traction in snow and ice conditions. The v-bar chains are especially good in hard-packed ice because they really dig in. The downside of this design is that they will quickly wear on clear pavement, and they will also really dig and mar up driveway pavement.

The other consideration is the spacing between cross chains (these are the chains that actually cross over the tire and provide the grip). Typically, ATV tire chains come in either 2- or 4-link spacing. The best one to get is the 2-link version.

The 2-link versions provide more chain surface, which translates into a smoother ride. It is quite irritating being jostled around when your tires are bouncing your ATV around because the chains are spaced far apart on the tires.

The other advantage of the 2-link chains is that they provide you more input control for both steering and traction. This translates into less steering and throttle, which means less spinning and sliding and saves your pavement.

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