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08-21-2011, 05:26 PM
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Location: Preston, ID
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Tire Chains
Looking at some tire chains for my rig. 315/75/16 35" tires. RUD doesn't seem to make any in that size. I looked at Clothiers, but they would be over $500 and weigh--get this--46 pounds each! I'm not sure an old fat guy w/ bad shoulders can lift 46 pounds much less muscle them onto four tires. Lots of swearing may help though--which I can provide.
What are other SMB'ers using?
Z
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08-21-2011, 07:29 PM
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Re: Tire Chains
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Originally Posted by Zeta
Looking at some tire chains for my rig. 315/75/16 35" tires. RUD doesn't seem to make any in that size. I looked at Clothiers, but they would be over $500 and weigh--get this--46 pounds each! I'm not sure an old fat guy w/ bad shoulders can lift 46 pounds much less muscle them onto four tires. Lots of swearing may help though--which I can provide.
What are other SMB'ers using?
Z
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RUD chains here. They are easy to install with a bit of practice. Only needed them once in 4 years, but that one time was worth every penny spent to buy them.
R
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08-22-2011, 08:18 AM
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Re: Tire Chains
I only got chains because sometimes in Yosemite they won't let you in the park if you don't have chains. So, I rarely, if ever use them, but I have them.
SCC Z cable chains. And they list 3 different styles for your size.
Mike
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08-22-2011, 08:25 AM
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Re: Tire Chains
You guys do rear wheels only or all four?
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08-22-2011, 08:50 AM
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Re: Tire Chains
Rear only here.
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08-22-2011, 06:41 PM
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Re: Tire Chains
Unless your front wheelwells are really big or your van is really raised, you will tear up the front wheel wells when you turn right or left.
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08-25-2011, 09:05 AM
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Re: Tire Chains
$500 vs. a $60K vehicle? Really?
Whatever you buy, stay away from the Chinese stuff if you actually plan on using them. My personal preference is Pewag and Trigg. In that order.
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08-25-2011, 10:26 AM
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Re: Tire Chains
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Originally Posted by Silver350
$500 vs. a $60K vehicle? Really?
Whatever you buy, stay away from the Chinese stuff if you actually plan on using them. My personal preference is Pewag and Trigg. In that order.
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I would pay close attention to silver's advice, since he lives in the Frozen North...
I have used Les Schwab quick-fit chains on our cars with some success. They might be a little light duty for a van, but they sure are easy to install/remove. The ends are color coded so even an idiot can't screw them up.
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08-25-2011, 11:41 AM
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Location: Preston, ID
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Re: Tire Chains
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver350
$500 vs. a $60K vehicle? Really?
Whatever you buy, stay away from the Chinese stuff if you actually plan on using them. My personal preference is Pewag and Trigg. In that order.
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Hey pal, that ain't $500 Canadian I'm talking here!
Z
PS: Good point though.
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08-25-2011, 12:22 PM
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Re: Tire Chains
Hi;
Or even $600 US.
How about two chains? One L/F and one R/R to save some dough. Only with front and rear lockers though.
Although I have seen a photo of an Aussie tour bus with one front chain and 2WD. Steering traction I guess.
Regards,
Gavin
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