Hey guys, I'm anticipating needing to buy and use chains in February for some deep country ski trips. So I need to get some chains and figure out how to use them. So I've got a few questions.

Should I get one pair or two pair?

If only one pair is normal would I put them on the front or rear?

Thanks in advance!

 

one pair for single rear wheels & two pair for DRW, dont put any on the front & dont go fast when you have them on...

 

So many chains out there to decide on.

I prefer chains (real, not cable) with the cam locking system. And make sure you get the right size, they need to be tight!

Which axel do you chain? I prefer the rear. The rear end can sneak around pretty quick on you. Some will say the Steering to help with turning. If you are going so fast around a corner to worry about that, well, you are just going to dang fast!

Quick story: Tire stores were sued and lost by people who had wrecked after the tire store only put studded tires on the front of front wheel drive cars. When driving, they said, the studs on the front had better traction and when they went around a corner, the better traction on the front caused the rear end to slide out and they wrecked.

So, it's your call.

You only need one set for normal snow. But, hey, if you are going into country where the need to chain all four corners. You had better take along a tow strap, blankets, flares, shovel and maybe install a winch on the front of your truck!

 

What is DRW? What do you think is the max speed with chains on?

 

Awesome, thanks man! I've done a lot of mud driving in the past but snow just freaks me out. I drive grandma style in the snow so it sounds like rear chains are the way to go for me. Thank again!

 

DRW = dual rear wheels, as in post #3 they need to be tight so they dont sling (fly) outwards & hit the fenders, too fast is more than common sense allows

 

What is DRW?

Dual Rear Wheels

What do you think is the max speed with chains on?

How fast can you stop if a cross link breaks and starts beating your fenders? 35 will be pushing it. DON'T BE IN A HURRY.

Packed snow is great with chains. And is easy on the chains.

Pavement and sloppy fitting chains will cause breakage!

Here is a picture of chains with the cam locks. (the springs I don't use)

 

Oh, duh, I should have known DRW-duelly.

Thanks!

 

Which ones would you guys buy?

285-75R-16LT Tire Chains

 

lay the chains out on the ground then drive over them, then do them up nice & tight, dont wait till you're stuck to put them on, put them on just before you go offroad. Stop & check on the chains once in a while

 

So that's why I see so many duellies with busted wheel wells?

 

#3 or #4 have a nice patern & the cam set up is better than the rubber ties

 

Are the tensioners helpful?

 

OK thanks man! Rep given!

 

amdriven2liv Rep heading your way, thanks!