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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
I bought these, "small" sized ones, for small tires on a lawnmower, but they were way too big. There is no decent description on the sizing for these, which is probably a red flag.I ended up using them on some 23x9.5x12 tires, which they were well suited for.Unfortunately they just don't last. Get the steel spring ones for long term use, unless you are worried about scuffing your rims, and don't mind buying replacements often.Even the black tarp bungees made of the same material won't last, especially if you leave them loaded. That's why you see broken ones all along the highway. Maybe if you use these and put them away you will be able to squeeze out a little more time, but steel springs are the way to go IMHO.
Bob57783
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
This chain tightener works and has held up well.
scott gorder
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
Used them and they seem to be durable. I’ve only used them through the winter. Worked well and never broke or lost one.
Randy Tucker
Reviewed in Canada on February 29, 2024
Easy to install and are very reliable
Anton
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2024
Product fit well and seems to be built sturdy.
HK55
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2023
More durable than expected when I unboxed. I was immediately concerned when I saw the plastic clips that attach the rubber part of the tensioner, but they are actually very robust.I used these on my 1025 John Deere compact tractor rear wheels on which I have a set of John Deere dealer supplied chains. A perfect fit - and IMO more effective at a cost that is less than the tensioners available from the dealer.
John H Watson
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023
They do the job. hey are a tight fit. And that is what you want from a tensioner. The real question is how well and how long the plastic hooks hold up to the -35C winter conditions. I would have preferred metal hooks, but I guess we'll see how long they last. I'm optimistic as they appear to be well-made.
John
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2023
Proper size. Have not used yet but instalation went well.
Stumpkiller
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
This is the second pair of these I have purchased. Four years is pretty good life for the use they get. Easy to install and they do a great job of keeping the chains tensioned. The sun and ozone cause the rubber to split. I'm mowing three acres of very uneven ground and some "offroad" on trails to haul firewood with a small cart with a 24 Hp garden tractor.
ScottyJames
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
Before buying these tensioners, I saw a review that claimed that the rubber deteriorated. But if you know anything about these types of tensioners, you know that you MUST have a can of silicone spray. This not only protects and preserves the rubber, but it also makes it much easier to install them. You want the rubber to slip through the clips easily, and the silicone helps tremendously. And at the end of the season, you spray a heavy coat of silicone before putting the tensioners away. I spray the tensioners for my car in the same way, but I also spray the cables. That lubricates the areas that might spin around the cables. I recommend these tensioners, a can of silicone, and a good pair of gloves.
Scott C
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
I purchased these to solve the issue of my chains coming loose whenever I loose traction in mud or snow. I placed them on the rear wheels only and the difference in traction and reliability were immediately evident.Here is why I only give them three stars. I have used them for two months, maybe a dozen times, and they are all split and dry rot looking. I will leave them on in their current condition only because I am not looking forward to the snap I will get if I try to stretch them to take them off.I realize the cost is not prohibitive, but I doubt they would have lasted the whole season had I put them on in November instead of January. Build that into your calculus if you choose to buy.
Bruce Aungst
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
While these are described as "Small Size", they were used on the rear tires on a John Deere 455 Compact Diesel Tractor. The actual tire size used on is 26x12x12, which is hardly a "small tire". These worked well on this sized tire. I ordered (2) sets or two "chain tensioners" and used two on each rear tire. Yes, I applied both sets to the exterior side of the wheel only.These fit this sized tire quite well and certainly achieved their goal in taking up the slack in the rubber traction strips I installed. The description talks about using these on "snow blowers" and small tires", but the company must have sizes of "really small, micro sized and tiny" to fit your average walk behind snow blower.The companies description of sizes and their application is poor. I went to the sellers direct website seeking specific details on the size of these and found no useful information. I think they need to provide a picture with measurements of the un-extended and then "stretched out" or extended sizes of their product so it is clearer what these really fit.The design of these is good, the plastic clips seem reasonably strong if used as designed and likely intended. They worked well for securing the Traction Strips on my tractor and they certainly look better than "bungee cords" which I have seen others use.For their price, I feel these are a good purchase and meet the need to snug up the "Rubber chains" I installed. I would order them again, but hopefully won't need to for quite some time if these continue to work as they have thus far.For anyone concerned about maintaining the testosterone level status of your tractor or snow blower, My wife did comment about my tractor having "pretty pink clippy things on the wheels", since the clips are a bright pink color as shown in the product photos. So if you are concerned about having "pink clippy things" on your vehicle on which you plan on using these, be forewarned the clips are a bright pink color, which makes them easy to see. Frankly, I could care less........
P. NORTON
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
Have a 28 HP Craftsman garden tractor with a 48" snowblower. Bought chains and these tensioners last year. They work great on the tractor. Took them off in the summer and stored them in the basement with the chains. This is the second year I've used them. A little concerned about whether they will last more than two years given the "cracking" I am seeing but even if I only get two years out of them I'll be happy since they are working so well.BTW - Amazon also paired them up with the chains I bought for my Ariens 1128 pro snowblower (tire size 16 x 8.5 x 8) so I ordered them... and they are way too large. Don't provide enough tension and came off within an hour of use.... so I will put them away and use them on my tractor when the other pair give out.
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