18x8.5x10 Heavy Duty V-BAR Tire Chains Set of 2
- Durability:
- Heavy-duty V-bar extended wear
- Ladder Style:
- 2-Link Spacing
- Surface Recommendation:
- Ice / Hardpack / Gravel; can mark pavement
- Weather Conditions:
- Ice / Hardpack Snow / Packed Snow
- Traction Pattern:
- Aggressive 2-link V-bar ladder pattern
- Lateral Stability:
- General use
- Brand:
- TireChain.com
- Subtitle:
- Ladder 2-Link Heavy Duty V-Bar Tire Chains
- Tire Width:
- 18
- Tire Aspect Ratio:
- 8.5
- Rim Size:
- 10
- Bulk Pricing:
- Buy in bulk and get up to 20% off!
- Fits 18-8.5-10 tires - Match the tire size stamped on your sidewall before ordering; garden tractor tire brands and tread depths can vary.
- V-bar ice-bar traction - Raised V-bars bite into ice, hardpack, and packed snow for more aggressive grip than plain twisted link.
- 2-link spacing - More frequent cross chains give steadier traction than 4-link V-bar chains.
- Surface warning - V-bar chains can scratch or mark blacktop, concrete, pavers, and finished surfaces.
- Sold as a pair - Includes chains for the left and right drive tires.
- IMPORTANT: Tire Chains are designed to fit various tire brands and tread patterns. Adjustments/Alterations are normal and expected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers about fitment, use, and ordering.
Are these garden tractor tire chains sold as a pair?
Yes. These chains are sold as a pair for the left and right drive tires.
Will these fit my 18-8.5-10 tires?
Match the tire size on your sidewall before ordering. Brand, tread depth, and ply rating can affect fit, so minor adjustment can be normal.
What is the advantage of V-bar garden tractor chains?
V-bar chains have raised ice bars that bite into ice, hardpack, and packed snow better than plain twisted link chains.
Are V-bar chains the same as studded chains?
No. V-bars are raised ice bars welded to the cross chain. Studded chains use separate studs and are a different traction type.
18-8.5-10 Garden Tractor Ladder 2-Link Heavy Duty V-Bar Tire Chains
These 18-8.5-10 garden tractor tire chains are built for lawn tractors, compact garden tractors, and utility equipment that need better traction in snow, hills, wet grass, gravel, or packed surfaces. This listing is for a pair of tire chains for the left and right drive tires.
Chain style and traction advantages
Style: Ladder 2-Link Heavy Duty V-Bar Tire Chains. Chain/link type: V-Bar (Ice Bar). Traction pattern: Aggressive 2-link V-bar ladder pattern.
V-bar chains use raised ice bars on the cross chains for aggressive bite on ice, hardpack, and packed snow. The 2-link spacing gives more frequent contact than 4-link V-bar chains. Because V-bars are aggressive, they can mark blacktop, concrete, pavers, and finished surfaces.
Heavy-duty build: This product is built for heavier lawn and garden use, with stronger chain construction than light-duty economy chains.
Best use
- Recommended surfaces: Ice / Hardpack / Gravel; can mark pavement
- Recommended conditions: Ice / Hardpack Snow / Packed Snow
- Durability: Heavy-duty V-bar extended wear
- Compare-page note: Aggressive V-bar bite for ice and packed snow; more pavement marking than non-V-bar chains.
Fitment note for 18-8.5-10 tires
Match the tire size on your sidewall before ordering. Lawn and garden tires vary by brand, tread depth, and ply rating, so minor shortening, tightening, or adjustment can be normal. Install chains as tight as possible and use rubber chain tighteners when needed to keep the chains centered.
Installation and care
- Lay chains flat, remove twists, and center the cross chains over the tire.
- Fasten the inside connection first, then the outside connection.
- Drive a short distance, stop, and re-tighten after the chains settle.
- Rinse and dry after use, especially after salt exposure, then store dry.
Why TireChain.com: TireChain.com has specialized in tire chains since 1989 and can help match the right chain style to your tire size, tread, surface, and winter conditions.