That's all fine and good until you throw them over the tire, back up, and the damn things fell, and now you have to redo it because you have a bundled up mess under the tire.

 

I KNOW, it happens... :lol: I still fight with chains, I have a set that are almost wore out, 2 weeks old, and I have cussed them soo many times... new 775 brigestones, high volume casings, new chains... by the time they fit good, they are no good to me! Don't backup too far :lol: Don't step on the side rail :evil: That makes me flip... :shock: I chain lots, "it" happens... Those who say, 2 sets in 4 minutes.... Thats coffee shop B.s. Take your time, relax, and it will only take a few minutes

 

P.S. If it dosn't work out the first time... IT IS, easier to just sart over...

 

I'd like to know more about these chains RockyMtnProDriver was talking about.

 

TRYGG, The only suppler of good chains... These chains are shipped from Norway. they are good, expensive... but some people need them. The only brand we use in the patch

 

Have a look a this website and you can see a picture of V-bars.

http://tirechain.com/VBAR.htm

Notice that they recomend them for Ice and Off-road. You can apply that to deep snow also. Also, they show them as single chains but you can get them in triples also.

If you can break down to the pavment, then these might be a better choice.

http://tirechain.com/DUALTRIPLE.htm

 

So, what is the deal about snow cables? I understand they ride a little better and you can drive faster because of this. Do they grip as good, do they last as long and are they easier or harder to put on? Remember I'm from The Great State of Texas and I have no recent experience, meaning in almost 30 years, with snow chains.

 

Cable Chains are about 1/2" wide and one chain per tire. you can fit the cable inside your grooves.
Very Light and used in AK alot and you can run at 50mph or so.

In the lower I just used 3-railers and not sure if states DOT recognize them any more down here or if you can even find them but I'm sure they're around somewhere.

 

transport america

 

I deliver fuel oil and the company I work for has automatic chains on their trucks. I was able to test them out for the first time the past couple of days and they worked great. I was able to go up hills when almost empty. I'm not sure this is the company but the chains on the truck look just like the ones in the picture. I do not know how much they cost.


http://www.insta-chain.com/


Now if I can just get some for my boots so I can walk up the icy hills while pulling the hose. :lol: