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tire chains

by beedoggs1 , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 02/27/2010 11:01 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
beedoggs1
Joined: 12/11/2008
Location: ND
I'm looking at getting a set of chains for my pickup. Who has experience running chains? I am looking at a set of Thule chains, but I want to be sure they are what I am needing as they are almost 5 bills for a set of 4. Let's hear some chatter about different brands, tensioner styles, likes/dislikes, pro's/con's. There's still some time to fish, and I want to be able to get out there, and pulling my house with snow shoes sucks.
Re: tire chains
by kraftamatic on 02/28/2010 05:17 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kraftamatic
Joined: 09/10/2005
Location: nd
 I havent been on the ice without chains for a month now.  Amazing what a difference they make.  Dont have any experience with thule chains mine are more aggresive than the thule chains I saw in the picture but I have to tighten mine after driveing a little.  I will say if you think you need them put them on before getting stuck much easier.  Dont spin them if at all possible doesnt take much to dig a hole in the ice.
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Re: tire chains
by beedoggs1 on 02/28/2010 06:06 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
beedoggs1
Joined: 12/11/2008
Location: ND
kraftamatic, which chains do you have? are they the v-bar chains?
Re: tire chains
by Horsager on 02/28/2010 08:13 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
I've run V-bar type chains on F-150's from '95, '01, and '05.  I use 2 fairly long rubber bungee cords per tire to keep them tight.  When not in use I roll them up and zip tie them to keep them rolled up.  I also zip tie the latch and hook together so I can find them when I need them.  You can put 4 tire chains, all the bungees you'll need and a set of jumper cables inside of Rubbermaid's small Action Packer.
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by cynical on 02/28/2010 10:34 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Chains on all 4?  Man you must really want to get into a pickle.
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Re: tire chains
by waste'in time on 02/28/2010 11:33 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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I run 2 on a posi-rearend.  Mine work fine but i have to tighten them once after about 30yds.  I would practice putting them on @ home 1st before you go out.  Also what kraft sd, put them on before you get stuck and definitely do not spin your tires.
 
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by beedoggs1 on 02/28/2010 12:01 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 12/11/2008
Location: ND
So how does one go about not spinning tires on a 4 wheel drive chevy? It seems like my tires which are toyo M-55 studded snow tires, like to break free. Should I be running in 4 low with the chains on? Or are you saying take it easy into things, go until you stop, and then back up and do it again.
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by Horsager on 02/28/2010 12:11 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND

I almost always run in 4-low W/chains for the added control.  The slower speed you're likely to run in 4-low MIGHT just save you from getting in to something so deep/far that you can't get out on your own.

Learning to control a vehicle with the throttle vs. the brakes will (IMO) make you a better driver.
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Re: tire chains
by waste'in time on 02/28/2010 12:31 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
waste'in time
Joined: 03/10/2009
Location: nd
I was always taught not to spin the tires w/ chains on, don't go over 20-25 mph etc...Maybe that is not exactly right but if you are giving it the onion and you throw a chain, there goes your brake lines, fender, wheel well and whatever else they catch on.  On a year like this, it is just easier to take a snowmobile rather than risk damaging your drive train imo.
 
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by ktent on 02/28/2010 7:12 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ktent
Joined: 12/30/2005
Location: ND
Laclede makes a good tire chain.  If you will be driving on themn alot just get the chain ones w/o the v cleats on them.
Re: tire chains
by walynut on 03/01/2010 1:49 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
walynut
Joined: 01/08/2003
Location: ND
Horsager Said:
I've run V-bar type chains on F-150's from '95, '01, and '05.  I use 2 fairly long rubber bungee cords per tire to keep them tight.    I also zip tie the latch and hook together so I can find them when I need them. 
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Re: tire chains
by kraftamatic on 03/01/2010 2:13 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kraftamatic
Joined: 09/10/2005
Location: nd
V bars are the way to go if you are gonna use them to get anywhere
you gonna set steel or whistle dixie
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