Snow steel wheels?

[jdm 0]

This is probably a stupid idea, but I have been seeing alot of debate over chains or ags for snow removal. I've got an idea for making a set of steel lugged wheels for this purpose. Maybe this has been tried. Seems like a good solution for icy, or packed snow conditions. My Dad had an F-12 Farmall that was the only thing moving to feed livestock years ago during an ice storm. Yeah, steel wheels. I have no pavement or concrete to worry about. I'm concerned about driveline issues though, due to the extra traction this 'might' provide. I realize it probably won't ride well. Heck, a guy could also make a couple of steel front wheels for steering. Just throwing this out there. Sorry if this is an old topic.

[Kent 436]

Having grown up with a team of mules and a wagon without springs, I don't think I'd want to go back to the ride of steel wheels, myself. How about putting sheetmetal screws for "studs" in ag (lug) tires? Give you traction on ice, traction in dirt, a softer ride, but no traction on wet pavement... :)

[Roy 0]

"How about putting sheet metal screws for "studs" in ag (lug) tires?" Someone in the Club has done that and had a post on what he did. But, due to CRS, I cannot say who or give a reference to the post. Maybe someone can direct us to it.

[ehertzfeld 1]

I thought it was ridgerunner but I mite be wrong.

[UCD 14]

There was also someone in Amish country that made steel wheels for garden tractors.

[goatfarmer 817]

The Amish use steel wheels on all their tractors. That way, they can only be used in the fields, and not driven on the roads, to make getting to the store easier, etc. That's what I've heard....

[Marty-MN 0]

I know there are those who like steel wheels for brush hogging (no flats) so why not for snow.

[PeppyDan 3]

My Brother in law made a steel wheel cage that bolted together over the tire. It was two halves and had chains welded to straps. He used them for a few years but hated the ride and thought they would have more traction than they did. This year he found a set of chains and installed them instead of the cages. He had more traction and a better ride with the chains. The cages are now scrap steel! I realize steel wheels would have more traction than his cages but may not be worth the drawbacks IMO. Dan