Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 01, 2016, 08:43:15 AM
Has anyone had any experience with the diamond pattern quick fit les schwab chains?
Or are there any others I should be looking at in that general price range.
Been watching craigslist but might just snag a new set as I know sometimes the tensioners (the rubber sections) can dry out.
What about the traditional ladder vs the diamond patterns?
Thanks!
Post by: Special T on November 01, 2016, 08:44:42 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 01, 2016, 08:59:30 AM
running 265/75/16s
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 01, 2016, 09:19:05 AM
Post by: Tapp Daddy on November 01, 2016, 09:20:13 AM
Post by: JDHasty on November 01, 2016, 09:41:01 AM
Post by: huntnphool on November 01, 2016, 09:52:33 AM
Post by: JDHasty on November 01, 2016, 09:55:17 AM
It really matters where you are driving. If you plan to hit Swakane or Entiat with snow on the ground, the V-Bar's are the only thing I'd go with. Seems every year we see someone going off the edge with inadequate gear......be safe.
It is what my dad sold in Montana and it is the only chain I use.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 01, 2016, 09:57:58 AM
i basically have come down to either the quick fit diamonds or a set of ladder style v bar with cam tensioners.
thanks for the input everyone!
Post by: Special T on November 01, 2016, 10:02:18 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 01, 2016, 10:05:21 AM
The best used to be Weed V-bar chains. I think they still are. Chain tighteners are a must
In deer camp this year the question came up about this style chain. Are they legal on wa paved roads? :dunno: Searched WASDOT site didn't find an answer.
Post by: Special T on November 01, 2016, 12:11:07 PM
First off you should not run ANY kind of chain unless there is snow or ice on the road. It is bad for the vehicle road and chains. Good tires and caution do more for the drive than burly chains. I've run cables on my 2wd dodge and rarely even needed those on the road.The best used to be Weed V-bar chains. I think they still are. Chain tighteners are a must
In deer camp this year the question came up about this style chain. Are they legal on wa paved roads? :dunno: Searched WASDOT site didn't find an answer.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 01, 2016, 12:32:00 PM
i think they meant if there is snow and ice on paved roads are they allowed to be used as opposed to only on dirt roads with snow/ice.First off you should not run ANY kind of chain unless there is snow or ice on the road. It is bad for the vehicle road and chains. Good tires and caution do more for the drive than burly chains. I've run cables on my 2wd dodge and rarely even needed those on the road.The best used to be Weed V-bar chains. I think they still are. Chain tighteners are a must
In deer camp this year the question came up about this style chain. Are they legal on wa paved roads? :dunno: Searched WASDOT site didn't find an answer.
Post by: logger on November 01, 2016, 12:35:22 PM
Post by: Special T on November 01, 2016, 02:47:31 PM
I just cut down our old log truck chains to fit the pickups, then you never have to worry about them breakingI find that mostly works well for 33" and larger and 12" wide tires.
Post by: AWS on November 01, 2016, 03:03:32 PM
Post by: scottcrb on November 01, 2016, 03:04:20 PM
Post by: thinkingman on November 01, 2016, 03:51:39 PM
Ask me how I know.
Post by: Dan-o on November 01, 2016, 04:07:24 PM
Post by: scottcrb on November 01, 2016, 04:12:18 PM
You probably won't have clearance on the front suspension for chains.My truck has a small lift I don't see how chains wouldn't fit even stock.
Ask me how I know.
Post by: castnblast on November 01, 2016, 05:09:04 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2016, 05:21:46 PM
Side note... I've got a set of tire chains that fit my wife's 2001 Nissan Xterra sitting in my garage that someone can have if they want them. I don't recall what size tire was on it and it is long gone now. I think they were P255/65R16's but I'm not positive. I don't have the bag they came in or anything to tell me what size they are and I don't know if there's a way to measure them. I have the chains and the rubber tensioner things, whatever they're called. They are heavier than the quick fits, more like real tire chains. I don't know what they'd be called. They look like a ladder. They're free to a good home if someone wants to come and get them from me at work in Bellevue.
Sorry... I'm a tire chain idiot. They were illegal where I grew up and have never used them till last year.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 01, 2016, 05:23:30 PM
i think they meant if there is snow and ice on paved roads are they allowed to be used as opposed to only on dirt roads with snow/ice.First off you should not run ANY kind of chain unless there is snow or ice on the road. It is bad for the vehicle road and chains. Good tires and caution do more for the drive than burly chains. I've run cables on my 2wd dodge and rarely even needed those on the road.The best used to be Weed V-bar chains. I think they still are. Chain tighteners are a must
In deer camp this year the question came up about this style chain. Are they legal on wa paved roads? :dunno: Searched WASDOT site didn't find an answer.
Yes that's the question. If you need chains on a FWD on paved roads it's either a hell of a snow storm and plowing is behind, or it solid ice. :twocents:
I have only ran chains twice in my life and both was this year. :chuckle:
Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 01, 2016, 10:32:24 PM
Was thinking about this too for my toyota this late season. I don't generally need them around town but up.in the umtanum it would be nice to have. My tires are 31x10.5 15that's where i will be.
if you see a white 06 tacoma in a ditch, stop and give me a hand :chuckle:
Post by: Brushbuster on November 01, 2016, 11:44:50 PM
Good luck on your hunt. Be sure to take a shovel & tow chain/rope.
Post by: 300rum on November 02, 2016, 05:10:40 AM
My suggestion, make them put your truck on the lift and put the chains on before you buy them. Pay particular attention to the fronts when the wheel is full cranked. Before I bought my chains from LS I called their corporate office and talked to one of their "chain experts". He was the one that made the suggestion of making them put them on and also said that if they gave me a hard time, just tell them that "so-and-so from corporate" told me to. They didn't grumble. I went to another tire shop to look at their chains and they tried to get out of lifting it to put them on.
As said, I ordered the V-bars yesterday and they are supposed to be here this Friday before I take of for Montana next weekend. I'll put them on once I get back from an Elk hunt that I am leaving for this a.m. and will update update.
Post by: DRobnsn on November 02, 2016, 09:48:41 AM
I've done a lot of research trying to determine if I could find chains I could get for the front for my 2013 taco with no luck. The problem is the UC arm (I believe it's called). If you reach around the inside of the top of the tire I only have about an inch of clearance on the sidewall which is not enough. I do have chains for the back tires but have never needed them yet. Not sure if this would be the same issue for your 06 though.
Good luck on your hunt. Be sure to take a shovel & tow chain/rope.
:yeah: Check out google for pics of the Tacoma's upper control arm and tire relation. Not much room at all with a normal wheel offset.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 08, 2016, 11:07:59 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 08, 2016, 11:26:17 AM
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/truck-chains.html
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 08, 2016, 11:33:13 AM
Tire Chain Supply - I got two sets of V-Bar chains for my Grand Cherokee for 160.00 delivered.
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/truck-chains.html
Those are good prices :tup:
Post by: blackpowderhunter on November 08, 2016, 07:02:23 PM
Tire Chain Supply - I got two sets of V-Bar chains for my Grand Cherokee for 160.00 delivered.what size did you order for and did you manage free shipping?!
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/truck-chains.html
shipping for 2 sets from them looks to run about 40 bucks
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 08, 2016, 07:25:38 PM
Tire Chain Supply - I got two sets of V-Bar chains for my Grand Cherokee for 160.00 delivered.what size did you order for and did you manage free shipping?!
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/truck-chains.html
shipping for 2 sets from them looks to run about 40 bucks
Even at $40.00 it comes in under $136.00 I spent on a pair this fall. :tup: