What do I need for snow chains?

[allan5oh]

For running BC, western US, etc..

If I remembe correctly, by law in BC you need snow chains. What are the requirements?

[yoopr]

PM Rocky

[Uturn2001]

While it varies a little from state to state, you will need:

Chains to cover all tires on a single drive axle or chains for the outside tires of all drive axles

Chains for the outside wheels on two axles for the trailer.

So you will need:

6 single chains
or
2 double chains and 2 single chains.

If you go to your favorite search engine and type in chain requirements or the area you are wondering about and chain law (or chain requirements) you will get all the info you need.

[yoopr]

I think he meant Requirements for different passes in BC-Maybe I'm wrong. Just like Donner and other passes out west requirements change with the weather where some times you have to chain more and sometimes you have to chain less.

[Windwalker]

I carry 5 sets. That has been able to cover me for all the states so far. Haven't been in Canada in a while, so I'm not familiar there. But 5 sets of chains will see you in all states here.

I've got those things they call chains on my truck. I have never hung them though, and never will.

[tweety bird]

I've got those things they call chains on my truck. I have never hung them though, and never will.

We don't even carry them anymore...

We run out west and have never had a problem. They ask and I have no qualms saying we've got chains in the trailer. I do. They just aren't tire chains.

Shhh. Don't tell anyone.

[RockyMtnProDriver]

For running BC, western US, etc..

If I remembe correctly, by law in BC you need snow chains. What are the requirements?

You need chains when there is a chain sign that says so. And up here it is almost always on a long mountain pass. It is up to the road crews when they are down and you need to chain. They are white signs, so that makes them a regulation. If you run past the signs without the chains on, then you will be fined if you are caught and stopped. Usually there are two signs, one on the bottom of both sides. If the signs are down on one side, then you will need to keep them on until you get down the other.

As far as what kind of chains you use, there are many different kinds. Heavy weight, light weight. V-bars, straight chain.

The law says that if you put chains on your vehicle, you must chain all the tires on that axel. If you have a five axel, then you usually only need to chain one driven axel. If you are pulling chains, then you probably need to chain both driven axels.

My basic rule is that I will not chain to run flat ground. If chains are needed for flat ground, park the truck. Chains are for hills.

I also keep the truck in third gear to keep wear down and make them last as long as possible.

[yoopr]

The law says that if you put chains on your vehicle, you must chain all the tires on that axel.

That's where it differs from here in the States. Sometimes it's all axles-Sometimes it's Less than that.

[LadyNorthStar]

I carry a set of singles and a set of triples.

[RockyMtnProDriver]

I carry a set of singles and a set of triples.

Ok, but when you put on your jewlery, do you wear high heals and a Vera Wang also??

[syl77dar]

goodluck

[TruckerChris]

I got 2 3 railers that I will never use. If it's that bad to require 3 railers I'll park it.
I have 6 singles for 22.5" tires and 6 singles for the smaller tires on our 3 and 4 axle trailers. Already went through a bunch of snow coming back from bend,or a couple days ago... IT'S COMING!!!

[yoopr]

Already went through a bunch of snow coming back from bend,or a couple days ago... IT'S COMING!!!


It's Coming? It's been here for 3 weeks now :P

[COLT]

Allan,Trygg 2000, very nice winter chain! WARNING, High volume casings, i.e. bridgestone 775, 774, WILL not accept "new" chains, too small. USED chains will fit, new chains, new tires, need extra links. Try your chains for fit, before you leave town! Trust me, I know.

[uglymutt]

well I am in wyoming on the 80 again heading to denver, guess what, yup its snowing and I made it over all 3 mountain passes before they close the road, yeehaw, heard on the CB they closed these roads 3 days ago so I better find a new route to denver, wyoming so far to date has had snow fall in every month of the year for years, it might not stick around but I think the lowest part of the 80 is about 6000 feet, my friend was up on the 90 just north of me and said he was dry with clear skys... I hate the 80 anymore...

[brian]

quite a few states technically get snowfall every month of the year, go up about 10k+ and theirs always some around.


80 aint as bad as 25, they`ll shut that down and lock you and your truck between 40 miles of no exits

[yoopr]

at least on 80 when they put up the Gates you have a chance of a re-route