Tire Chains

[sakoshooter]

I'm not sure if we'll need tire chains for late archery on the east side or not but I have needed them the last two years. I have 2 sets so I chain up all 4. Steering, traction & stopping. If you're headed out for late season, I'd recommend getting some if you don't already have them.

[PolarBear]

I was hunting the last week of late archery in 101 a couple of years ago when overnight we got over a foot of snow and it wasn't letting up.  I went to Les Schwab in Republic and picked up a set of chains for my truck.  Haven't needed them yet but they are always in my rig when I head over for late season.

[D-Rock425]

I always have a set for the late hunt.  I always chain up the front and have my suburban in 4 wheel drive.

[pianoman9701]

What are the best chains for your 4WD? I have a Jeep GC Laredo and have never needed chains but will be hunting late season and may.

[JLS]

The best kind for icy roads are the ones with the V-bars on them.  They are more expensive, but are worth it in my opinion. 

It is pretty amazing the amount of snow you can drive through with these on all four wheels.  It's also pretty amazing how freaking scared you can get when you drive down icy switchbacks without chaining up.  This is where the V-bars really shine.

[D-Rock425]

I normal dont chance much in the snow.   I got the chains and i use them.  Seems every year now i see people get them self in big trouble  when it could be prevented.

[pianoman9701]

The best kind for icy roads are the ones with the V-bars on them.  They are more expensive, but are worth it in my opinion. 

It is pretty amazing the amount of snow you can drive through with these on all four wheels.  It's also pretty amazing how freaking scared you can get when you drive down icy switchbacks without chaining up.  This is where the V-bars really shine.

I found some for $70/pair. www.tirechainsupply.com
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/245-70R16LT.html

[HardCorpsHuntr]

Les Schwab's cam-lock off road chains and the V bar chains are great.  I put them in my truck in Nov and take them out in May...never know!  I've always started with chaining up the front first and use the rear chain for a backup to get myself OUT!  A good square nose shovel is very important too.

[HardCorpsHuntr]

Pianoman, great link and even better prices

[pianoman9701]

Pianoman, great link and even better prices

Well, I know you 8 year lance cpls need all the help you can get!  Glad to be of service to the Corps.

[Todd_ID]

An ammo can is a great way to keep a set of chains in the truck too.  Make sure to dry them out before storing in there.  Squirt them down with WD-40 before storing, and they'll last forever looking new.  Make sure to put a set of tighteners and a couple feet of wire (in case you break a chain) in with them too.  That way it's a "Grab and Go" box that you know has what you need in it and that it was properly stored the year before.

[JLS]

An ammo can is a great way to keep a set of chains in the truck too.  Make sure to dry them out before storing in there.  Squirt them down with WD-40 before storing, and they'll last forever looking new.  Make sure to put a set of tighteners and a couple feet of wire (in case you break a chain) in with them too.  That way it's a "Grab and Go" box that you know has what you need in it and that it was properly stored the year before.

Ditto on the ammo cans, unless you have a topper.  In that case I use a 5 gallon bucket.

[firedog]

Just bought new chains for my F350 on my way to my Eastern Or. hunt a couple weeks ago. Bought the Laclede cam locks from Schwab. Unfortunately we didn't need them on that hunt since the snow came off before season and didn't start again till the day we left. I always have chains in my truck during winter, have both the cam locks and cables. Cables normally work fine around town but cam lock/ ice breaker are a lot better in deep snow and in the woods.

[Special T]

There might be one cheeper out there, but this company is based out of Hilbro OR.
www.qualitychaincorp.com
They distribute chains lots of places... I think 6 Robbles sells them. 

[et1702]

These guys are about 1/2 the price of Quality Chains for same products.

http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM

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