Chains for snow

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 1, 2014 | 01:42 PM

Brandon150

Thread Starter

Tuned

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 316

Likes: 7

Chains for snow

I have a 4x2 ecoboost, has done well enough in the snow with 420lbs in the bed. I'm thinking about picking up chains for the rear wheels just to have them in the truck. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

Feb 1, 2014 | 03:11 PM

Shepherd8

New User

Joined: Oct 2013

Posts: 16

Likes: 0

Instead of chains which are a royal pain and can cause lots of damage if they are not tight or come loose, take a look at these:
Home - Tired of Tire Chains? Advanced Traction Systems, GoClaws, SnoClaws, SnoBootz, Inventor Tony Bright
Even though I live in the south, I just bought a set for mud, sand and for the occassional trip I might have to make north of the Mason-Dixon line during snow/sleet season. Heck even north Florida got freezing rain/sleet this year, so maybe I don't have to go that far north.

Feb 2, 2014 | 01:32 PM

duckman903

Freshman User

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 40

Likes: 0

The only problem that I can see is the 30 MPH speed limit .

Feb 3, 2014 | 12:18 AM

Trailblazen

More Turbo

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 667

Likes: 28

you don't want to be going fast if the conditions require chains anyway........

Feb 3, 2014 | 08:23 AM

Turbo Dog

Cargo Master

Joined: Sep 2012

Posts: 3,061

Likes: 39

From: Laramie, WY

I keep about the same amount of weight or a bit more in the bed of my truck and also have good results. I carry a set of common cable chains and they have gotten me through three foot deep snow for about 20 yards. I end up carrying them around for years before I need them, but they're nice to have in a pinch.

I think that most of the vehicles I see stuck in a snowy median after sliding off the road could get out with chains.

I haven't used those Snow Claws, they might work, but they leave large areas bare. I also don't think they will stay on any better than chains. 30 mph is plenty fast enough for any chains.

Feb 3, 2014 | 05:12 PM

duckman903

Freshman User

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 40

Likes: 0

I've used chains more times than I can remember, my last set had the "V" bar welded on all the cross links, I put them on tight and have driven them at 45+ never had any trouble.