Post by: sakoshooter on November 15, 2012, 11:55:48 PM
Post by: PolarBear on November 16, 2012, 12:17:21 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 16, 2012, 09:08:08 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 16, 2012, 09:13:13 AM
Post by: JLS on November 16, 2012, 09:22:18 AM
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.
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 16, 2012, 09:44:23 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 16, 2012, 09:51:25 AM
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)
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/245-70R16LT.html (http://www.tirechainsupply.com/245-70R16LT.html)
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on November 16, 2012, 09:59:21 AM
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on November 16, 2012, 10:01:12 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 16, 2012, 10:15:29 AM
Pianoman, great link and even better prices :tup:
Well, I know you 8 year lance cpls need all the help you can get! :chuckle: :chuckle: Glad to be of service to the Corps.
Post by: Todd_ID on November 16, 2012, 10:23:57 AM
Post by: JLS on November 16, 2012, 10:27:29 AM
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.
Post by: firedog on November 16, 2012, 10:56:50 AM
Post by: Special T on November 16, 2012, 11:21:27 AM
www.qualitychaincorp.com (http://www.qualitychaincorp.com)
They distribute chains lots of places... I think 6 Robbles sells them. :twocents:
Post by: et1702 on November 16, 2012, 11:47:11 AM
http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM (http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM)
ET
Post by: dupedc on November 17, 2012, 06:55:04 AM
Post by: sakoshooter on November 18, 2012, 10:55:56 AM
Also folks, remember to hook up some bungee cords on your chains so they stay in place and don't tear up anything on your rig.
I'd suggest putting them on in the driveway to get familar with them.
Post by: golfguy0912 on November 18, 2012, 08:27:20 PM
My dad has a brand new Tundra and we had the normal chain link Laclede's on the back but not enough room for them on the fronts. They worked awesome, but as the roads got worse, the front end would slide a bit depending on the slope of the road. It's not fun when it's towards a drop off of 1000 feet. Went down to Schwabs, and found a set that would work for the fronts. They are the smaller chain links in a diamond pattern. Best part about them is on the inside of the tire, they are the thickness of a cable (1/4") so the tight clearance was not an issue. Places that the front end slid before now had no movement in it what so ever.
Post by: Seabass on November 20, 2012, 03:28:20 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 20, 2012, 03:39:54 PM
V-bars are amazing. I used them last week in some super pucker areas and never slipped.
I have two sets coming for the Jeep. I can't use them on icy roads though, can I?
Post by: MtnMuley on November 20, 2012, 04:06:08 PM
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.
I use the small Action-packer tote by Rubbermaid. Holds two sets and all the needed tools and bungee stars, and rides nicely behind my drivers seat.
Post by: bowpredator on November 20, 2012, 04:18:56 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 20, 2012, 04:43:46 PM
Just built a set for my F-350, had a buddy give me 2 sets of cam-lock semi truck chains. had to cut them down to fit, then moved the cross links to even them back out.:yeah:
I have the same set of four chains I built some 20 years ago for my truck. For offroad over-sized tires, I like the larger links that semi-chains are made of. (The new Schwab chains are pretty big linked though)
-Steve
Post by: Bshiftbc on November 20, 2012, 04:48:42 PM
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.
:yeah:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 20, 2012, 05:05:11 PM
Icy logging/FS roads I don't see why not. The ice part is what makes the V-bars stand out so well from the other designs (imo). What I ran into a lot was old snow compacting into ice, then the new layers of snow forming on top of the ice. The twist links worked okay, they would grip over the snow and if it was sticking to the underlayer of ice would work fine. But there were times when the twist would remove the snow layer and have some slippage on the ice part. The V-bars grab the ice underneath the snow and keep you going.V-bars are amazing. I used them last week in some super pucker areas and never slipped.
I have two sets coming for the Jeep. I can't use them on icy roads though, can I?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 20, 2012, 05:43:07 PM
Post by: romaknows on November 20, 2012, 06:10:02 PM
Ya don't need chains guys. I've never used them elk hunting or where I live. Don't waste your money and don't listen to Les Schwab.. I've hunted elk for 30 years in the worst conditions and never, ever have had to use them. Just be slow and pay attention to your surroundings. I drove my trucks at 105,500 lbs and never chained up except for going down an 8% grade. Save your money and put it towards my Christmas present............ :tup: Listen to experience and not inexperienced rookies.
No offense , but you are so wrong about not needing chains ( at least in certain situations, like iced out hills and switchbacks) .I too drive semi for a living and there are some times you have to chain up loaded or not .
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 20, 2012, 06:35:03 PM
Ya don't need chains guys. I've never used them elk hunting or where I live. Don't waste your money and don't listen to Les Schwab.. I've hunted elk for 30 years in the worst conditions and never, ever have had to use them. Just be slow and pay attention to your surroundings. I drove my trucks at 105,500 lbs and never chained up except for going down an 8% grade. Save your money and put it towards my Christmas present............ :tup: Listen to experience and not inexperienced rookies.
No offense , but you are so wrong about not needing chains ( at least in certain situations, like iced out hills and switchbacks) .I too drive semi for a living and there are some times you have to chain up loaded or not .
I'll agree, in some areas, but, that' s only for semis. I have 20 + years experience and it's really not needed. I've hauled on any and all types of roads you can think of. The OP is talking about a public road if I remember right, huge difference. Too many people are sheeple and believe evrything the gubmint says. But of course, safety first.
Post by: The Weazle on November 20, 2012, 06:49:33 PM
Post by: lghtnquik on November 20, 2012, 07:26:49 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 20, 2012, 07:43:02 PM
Oregon Snow Wheeling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xKFP1cLVMA#)
Post by: Seabass on November 20, 2012, 08:31:41 PM
Post by: JLS on November 20, 2012, 10:51:27 PM
Ya don't need chains guys. I've never used them elk hunting or where I live. Don't waste your money and don't listen to Les Schwab.. I've hunted elk for 30 years in the worst conditions and never, ever have had to use them. Just be slow and pay attention to your surroundings. I drove my trucks at 105,500 lbs and never chained up except for going down an 8% grade. Save your money and put it towards my Christmas present............ :tup: Listen to experience and not inexperienced rookies.
No offense , but you are so wrong about not needing chains ( at least in certain situations, like iced out hills and switchbacks) .I too drive semi for a living and there are some times you have to chain up loaded or not .
I'll agree, in some areas, but, that' s only for semis. I have 20 + years experience and it's really not needed. I've hauled on any and all types of roads you can think of. The OP is talking about a public road if I remember right, huge difference. Too many people are sheeple and believe evrything the gubmint says. But of course, safety first.
What does the gubmint have to do with icy roads and snow drifts?
I have plenty of experience driving back roads, and there have been a handful of times I was scared silly WITH chains. Without them, forget about it.
The guys that don't "need" chains are often the ones that spin out sideways and clog up the road until someone comes along who DOES have chains and can pull them out.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 20, 2012, 11:22:46 PM
Campmeat this topic wasn't about highway driving and chains. We are talking about logging roads. There was no way in hell your semi or any other rig was passing some of the ****edited again*** we were in last week without chains. Regardless of your experience, tires or anything else.
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There is no mention about logging roads in the original post. So I guess if you can prove it, you're wrong. I've never needed chains. I guess you're in experience outweighs mine. I love it how people have to blow *****edited yet again****** out of perportion to be right !