I had a similar situation with my 2720. Prior to the 2720 I had a Ford 9N with v-bar chains as I only used it on a gravel driveway. The v-bars are incredible for traction on snow and ice. However, when I got the 2720 I planned to clean my gravel driveway and two other paved driveways so I went with standard 2-link chains from Tirechain.com. Based on my experience with the v-bars I would not recommend them for use on paved surfaces. If for any reason you end up spinning a tire even the slightest you will seriously gouge the pavement.
On my 2720 I had no chain clearance issues on the rear but for the front I purchased the OEM JD wheel spacers as there was just no clearance between the tire and the tie rod ends. Which is probably why JD offered the spacers in the first place. I believe JD only had these for the Gen-1 2-series. I'm not sure what clearances you have on the 2038R.
You might want to consider chains for the front as well. I have them on all four tires on my 2720 because whenever I lift the 54-inch front blower off the ground it unweights the "loaded" rear tires enough that I get wheel spin. I find in most of my snow blowing and plowing with a rear blade the front tires are providing the majority of the traction.
I still think back and chuckle when I bought the 2720 as the dealer told me with 4WD I would not ever need chains. HAH... I learned that was false the first winter.
