Garden Tractor Tire Chains

TireChain.com garden tractor tire chains are sized to your tire (not the tractor model) and designed to improve traction for snow removal, ice, mud, hills, and uneven terrain. Use the tire size search tools above or select your exact tire size from the list below for a precise fit.

Quick Answer: Which Garden Tractor Tire Chains Should I Buy?

• Best overall traction for snow & ice: 2-Link or 4-Link ladder-style chains
• Best for hills, plowing, and icy conditions: V-bar or reinforced cross-chain styles (where clearance allows)
• Best for turf tires: Properly sized ladder chains with tensioners to prevent slipping
• Best for limited clearance: Low-profile chains sized specifically for garden tractors

How Garden Tractor Tire Chains Work

Garden tractor tire chains increase traction by adding metal cross chains that bite into snow, ice, and soft ground. Unlike automotive chains, garden tractor chains are engineered for lower speeds, tighter clearances, and frequent torque loads from plowing, blowing snow, or towing attachments.

Important Fit Notes (Read Before Ordering)

• Chains are sized to the tire, not the tractor.
• Turf, ag, and R4 tires fit differently. Deeper lugs and squarer shoulders may require a different chain size.
• Inside clearance matters. Check clearance to fenders, frames, and brake linkages.
• Rear tires only. Garden tractor chains are almost always installed on the drive axle.

Most Popular Garden & Lawn Tractor Tire Sizes

Select your exact tire size below to view chains designed to fit that tire. If your tire has deeper lugs or a specialty tread, choose the listing that matches your tread type.

Installation & Fit Tips

• Install chains with the tractor parked on level ground.
• Drive forward a few feet and re-tighten after initial installation.
• Use chain adjusters or tensioners when recommended.
• Never operate at high speed with chains installed.

View Installation Instructions →

FAQs: Garden Tractor Tire Chains

Are garden tractor tire chains sold in pairs?

Yes. Garden tractor tire chains are sold as a pair so both drive tires can be chained for balanced traction.

Will tire chains damage turf?

Chains will increase traction but can mark turf if used on grass. They are intended for snow, ice, dirt, and gravel—not finished lawns.

Will tire chains fit turf, ag, or R4 tires?

Yes—but tread type matters. Agricultural and R4 tires have deeper lugs and squarer shoulders than turf tires and may require a different chain size than a turf tire with the same labeled dimensions. Always select chains that match both tire size and tread type.

Do 4-ply, 6-ply, or 8-ply tires require different tire chains?

Yes. Higher ply-rated tires (such as 6-ply or 8-ply) often require a different chain size than standard 4-ply tires, even when the tire’s labeled size appears the same.

Higher ply tires typically have thicker carcasses, stiffer sidewalls, and squarer tread profiles. These differences change the actual mounted dimensions of the tire, which can affect how a chain fits and seats.

When selecting tire chains, always consider tire size, tread type, and ply rating together. In many cases, a higher ply tire may require a larger or alternate chain size than a lower ply tire with the same printed size.

Do I need chains on the front tires?

No. Garden tractors use rear-wheel drive, and chains should be installed on the rear tires only.