Snow chains

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I need a set for my truck, I don't drive in the snow often but I need them for those times that I do.

I did a google search and it turned up a plethora of choices, ranging from about $30 to almost $400:eek::eek:

What makes for a good set of chains? Well, for me what makes for a good enough set of chains? Capable of keeping my truck going, without making me broke.

The reason this is here, is if I don't have chains I could very well find myself in a sticky situation. So they are, to my mind at least, survival/outdoor gear.

Thanks guys!
 
Priceless, living in so cal asking about snow chains................

What kind of clearence, what kind of truck, off highway use ?
 
One of the 4WD mags did a comparison test some years ago and they liked the models in which the chains links were made out of octagonal stock, rather than the round stuff. They felt the edges grabbed ice a bit better.

Have you driven much snow and do you have 4WD? I have a '93 Chevy K2500 with Goodrich All Terrains. I have driven a lot of logging roads in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado during elk season. Also a few here in NV. I have pushed through some pretty serious snow without chains.

DancesWithKnives
 
I drive an '09 nissan frontier pro4x 4x4 thats all stock. They'll get taken off road for sure

DWK, I have very little time driving through snow. My truck is 4wd however when it snows here, the CHP/Sherriffs Dept require chains.
 
I'm surprised about the CHP/Sheriff's position. I used to live in LA and drive to the Sierra periodically to cross-country ski. As long as I had 4WD and tires with a "M+S" rating visible on the sidewall, they always let me through without chains. Of course, that may just be another "those were the 'Old Days' situation".

DancesWithKnives
 
gruntinhusaybah said:
I drive an '09 nissan frontier pro4x 4x4 thats all stock. They'll get taken off road for sure

DWK, I have very little time driving through snow. My truck is 4wd however when it snows here, the CHP/Sherriffs Dept require chains.
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The V-Bars work really well on ice and off road.

I run Quality brand V-bar Camlock's, Dont have a single thing bad to say. Just make sure you have the clearence and its not so much the fenders, I'm talking brake lines, conntrol arms, Etc.


The Camlocks are really nice to get them nice and tight. If you can afford them they are well worth it

http://www.qualitychaincorp.com/
 
gruntinhusaybah said:
I need a set for my truck, I don't drive in the snow often but I need them for those times that I do.

I did a google search and it turned up a plethora of choices, ranging from about $30 to almost $400:eek::eek:

What makes for a good set of chains? Well, for me what makes for a good enough set of chains? Capable of keeping my truck going, without making me broke.

The reason this is here, is if I don't have chains I could very well find myself in a sticky situation. So they are, to my mind at least, survival/outdoor gear.

Thanks guys!
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PEWAG

nuff said.

I spent 1300 CDN on a set of four chains for my little pickup. Speed rated to 180KM/H, welded cross bars on the crosschains for extra traction, and easy install.

then some scumbag stole them when i was in Squamish BC. :grumpy: (along with my snow tires/rims)
 
Bushman, I googled them and came up with a slew of options...

These will only be used occasionally, any model/type you recommend?
 
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