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Old 06-04-2012, 10:08 PM
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With some scrap and some barbell weights, I'm putting together some wheel weights for my 1250. When finished, it will be about 68# per side. Will that help at all or am I wasting my time? I need more traction at times right now from just mowing! But I will be either pushing or throwing snow this winter. Plus, I'm getting 2-link chains.
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I think you'll be rather pleased in how much that will help.
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The 125 has fluid filled 10.50s and 65 lb Gilson wheel weights plus 4 bar ( non V )chains and works great.

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One aspect of traction loss many folks overlook is the aging of the tire itself. Older turf tires become "hardened" with age and become more likely to slip on flat or wet surfaces. If you are having issues getting traction even on turf, check the tires and compare the feel of old tires with new tires. The hardening sneaks up on you over the years.
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With some scrap and some barbell weights, I'm putting together some wheel weights for my 1250. When finished, it will be about 68# per side. Will that help at all or am I wasting my time? I need more traction at times right now from just mowing! But I will be either pushing or throwing snow this winter. Plus, I'm getting 2-link chains.
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Don't forget to load your tires!
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Ohhhhhhhhhh ...................it's the TIRES you're spose get loaded , now I understand !!
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