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I just rescued a pair of Dreadnought tire chains, complete with box. The box is marked 4.40 x 29 balloon. They fit snugly in my 4.40 x 21 tires on my 23 Roadster. Does anyone know their value?

Other than wondering why your car is sporting that sized tire, I'd say they are a great curiosity or display piece, but have limited value. I think it was Bob Bergsteadt that was selling a tool box with chains in it, and I don't recall them being a barn-burner sale item.

Scott those were my tire chains in the running board box. I was hoping you would buy them to get out of your driveway! LOL BROTHER!

I keep them for you for next year since the season is over.

All the Best,

Hank in Tin-A-See

I paid $40 for my good usable set of tires chains for 21 inch balloon tires. They were in the original canvas bags.... which certainly weren't display pieces! However, the chains work great!

29 x 440 is what the original 21 in balloon tires were called, just like a 30 x 31/2 is on a 23 in rim the 29 x 440 was on a 21 in rim. I have a 29 x 440 as a spare on one of my cars.

Thanks Dennis. I learn something new every day. I was more intrigued with the box, but now I also have a reason to mount my skis to the front. I have skis but no tracks.

HANK!

it's all about timing! If I'd only known THEN, that you are right, NOW!

Sure could've used them 2 weeks ago...sorry about the wrong attribution...did they finally find a new home? I thought the extra-low tool box was just as interesting as the chains, to be honest!

SCOTT,

You are all welcomed! I scared old man winter away by just advertising them!!!! LOL!

Hank