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Hey everyone...since use of chains on our F150's is not recommended due to the way they ran the dang brake lines, what have some of you done to either make them work or what product have you bought as a chain replacement? I know the other option is snow tires but I am not in snow country very often and they would not be practical for my commute. I also really don't go up to the snow often enough to have a spare set of snow tires. The Bridgestone Dueler HL's I have on now are M+S.
I have been looking at the Spikes Spider alternative:
Spikes Spider Alpine Pro 5
They install very easily and don't extend to the inner part of the tires. They are rather expensive however at $675/pair. Most of the time up at Tahoe you really don't need chains on the plowed routes but there are passes that REQUIRE them. According to California DOT states that the Spikes Spider is acceptable for use as chains.
Here is a video of how quick they can be put on and removed (I chuckled when she said decorative cover).
First off I didn't realize the truck isn't supposed to use regular chains. I've put standard heavy chains on my 2009 work F150 without any trouble. But I haven't had them on to drive over a pass, just to get through some drifts.
My thought is that those will come off easily...but I haven't tried them.
First off I didn't realize the truck isn't supposed to use regular chains. I've put standard heavy chains on my 2009 work F150 without any trouble. But I haven't had them on to drive over a pass, just to get through some drifts.
My though is that those will come off easily...but I haven't tried them.
At least for my truck they basically say you cannot use them at all due to when the chains extend at speed thy can come in contact with the brake lines.
I can't remember the last time I used chains and I used to go up to the mountains at least a half a dozen times a year to go snow boarding. 4wd and smart driving usually worked for me.
We don't get a lot of snow around here but during the winter months I usually use sand bags in the bed. For the most part I usually keep it in 2wd unless it gets really bad.
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