Budd Wheels Newbie Questions

[John Mc]

Grade 70 chain (usually gold in color for identification purposes) is what is often used for DOT required transport tie-downs. You can find it at most hardware stores.

[just me]

1/2" Grade 70 x 20' is available from Horrid Fright reasonably.
Don't wrap it tight! You need room for the tire to expand.

[John Mc]

1/2" Grade 70 x 20' is available from Horrid Fright reasonably.
Don't wrap it tight! You need room for the tire to expand.

1/2" grade 70 chains seems like overkill for this application: Working Load Limit: 11,300 lbs. Break Strength: 45,200 lbs. Great if you already own something that size, but seems like a lot if you are going to run out an buy some chain specifically for tire changes.

[Cal_Gary]

Overkill versus having your head taken off by the ring makes the decision an easy one!
Gary

[ODAddict]

FWIW, I get a little hinky about "McGivering" solutions that intrude on well-established and safe processes. It's best to find a tire shop with the right equipment to handle the tires safely.

A transport chain, overkill or not, (or any other alternative) is not designed to be a tire cage.

Hope that helps.

[just me]

Just as an FYI, in a worst case scenario, a tire cage is a one time use device. They don't survive.

[sturmtyger380]

Here is what I did. viewtopic.php?t=6936

I didn't say in the post but once the lock ring and chain was on, I inflated it with the ring facing down.