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What size chains will fit 900-16 ndts? Can't find a listing for them. They are listed as 235 ,265 etc. Will a 265 -16 fit?

Thanks

Hi DJ,
Let me check this afternoon and let you know-I have a pair still in the bag from VPW and I think the size is on the bag....
Gary

Another way to do it is measure your tire.
Say your unladen tire/wheel combination measured 32 Inches overall diameter. That would give you a sidewall height of 8 Inches. Say your measured tread width was 9 inches. In this example the 8” sidewall is approximately 85% of the tread width. Multiplying the tread width (in inches) by 2.54 will give you the metric tread designation of 229 mm. We know that tired don’t come in that size but some close sizes could be 225, 235. Knowing the aspect ratio of 8 Inches to 9 Inches was 85%, and our diameter is 16”, then we can, with this example say that a chain that would fit a 225/85/16 would be a pretty close match.
Break out a measuring tape and see what you get.
Also when getting chains, shop around a little and see if you can find chains with a “truck” designation, as no sense in having your chains blow off when needed most. Also, go for the chains for the most “cross chains” for obvious reasons of strength and grip.
Finally when installing chains, spend the extra time to install them well, with a nice tight fit.
Let us know what you find, best of luck.

I would definitely agree with Marmalute about getting a chain rated for at least "LT" (light truck) tires. Also, you can usually buy additional cross chain sections and add them to your chains if you want even more grip.

Try these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COMMERCIAL ... Wg&vxp=mtr

or these: https://www.tirechain.com/9.00-16LT.htm

and don't forget the tensioners: https://www.tirechain.com/Tire-Chains-L ... sioner.htm

Be careful when ordering tensioners. Sometimes the websites are programmed to specify small tire tensioners for 9.00x16 tires. You have to verify that the overall tire diameter is correct for the size of tensioner.

The V-bar chains are supposedly better and longer lasting than the regular chains, but I've never used them so don't have any experience.

You might want to watch these videos (as much for entertainment as for chain knowledge): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHE0q7sEQdQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbHKprZPrkI

I have dealt with chains before and there are times when you really need chains.

But if you would rather not haul chains around or, you live someplace were the snow and ice are very infrequent you could try these:

http://www.tmart.com/10pcs-Universal-An ... gLBnfD_BwE

Thanks for the replies,
Looked on VPW website and on there chains is listed the sizes of tires they fit. Looking on ebay for a set.

And check your local laws before buying the Vbar chains since they are not allowed in a lot of places. They really tear up the road.

As promised, mine are RUD brand, # 3277.
Gary

I like heavy truck chains as they can be found littering the side of the hwy till the spring. I like the cleated ones
I also carry chain pliers, links and extra cross links

I run the rubber multi finger spider tensioners
but I like the look of those chain and spring ones

all 4 chains fit nicely in a large amo can. toss on method is faster and easier than drive on. install before you get stuck! hooks out! tuck the tail tight against the tire in the direction of intended travel. do the inside up first. install bungee and drive for a few rotations and re tighten chains! crack the windows, listen and best not to exceed 35mph. a set of bran new chains may last 5 miles on dry pavement with 900r16 NDTs. once in the grove of chaining up I can get her dun on all 4 in under 5min without laying in the snow.

RMS wrote:I like heavy truck chains as they can be found littering the side of the hwy till the spring. I like the cleated ones. I also carry chain pliers, links and extra cross links.

I run the rubber multi finger spider tensioners, but I like the look of those chain and spring ones

all 4 chains fit nicely in a large amo can. toss on method is faster and easier than drive on. install before you get stuck! hooks out! tuck the tail tight against the tire in the direction of intended travel. do the inside up first. install bungee and drive for a few rotations and re tighten chains! crack the windows, listen and best not to exceed 35mph. a set of bran new chains may last 5 miles on dry pavement with 900r16 NDTs. once in the grove of chaining up I can get her dun on all 4 in under 5min without laying in the snow.

Some good advice here.

I can confirm that a set (one axle) of tire chains and tensioners will fit (just barely) into a fat 50 ammo can. So two fat 50s would be needed for tire chains for all four tires. You could probably make everything go into a larger can like a 30mm, but it would be really heavy to carry around, probably too heavy for me to lift into and out of the bed in bad weather. Storm had a good topic about using and marking his fat 50 ammo cans full of tire chains; see: http://www.g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.php ... ins#p56130

I have bought various chains from tire chain supply.

http://www.tirechainsupply.com/9.00-16LT.html

Good people to do business with and fair prices.

Tom