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I bought these, "0232810 Peerless Auto-Trac Self Tightening Truck/SUV Tire Snow Chains" off ebay cheap, just for emergency use.
Hope I never have to use them.
I carry a set of AutoSock devices (legal in all states) and a set of Les Schwab Quick Fit chains. I doubt I'll ever have to use them but they satisfy the requirement of "thou shalt carry chains or traction devices" in snow zones.
I also carry a set of Quick Fit chains for the travel trailer for an emergency.
I carried a set of Schwab quick fit chains in my last truck for 20 years. Only used them once, but man it saved my butt when I ended up on some solid ice. They were actually so old that the rubber tension straps had dry rotted, and had to use zip ties to hold them together. Only lasted about 4 blocks but that was just enough! Figured maybe there was some other options out there people liked now.
laclede v-bars with camlocks, I use them in northern Maine in logging country. Otherwise I have used them to get out of trouble, they are an extreme chain but for really steep and icy they are unbelievable.
I carry two sets of these in the truck when I travel in the winter. Never had to use them yet and most likely never will but they are packed regardless.
I carry two sets of these in the truck when I travel in the winter. Never had to use them yet and most likely never will but they are packed regardless.
On my srw truck the chains shown in post #7 is what I've used many times and carry in that truck.
On my dually truck I use these...
This is everything laid out.
Extra rubber tightener and small bungies just incase.
Everything fits in this heavy duty tool bag.
A tarp is something to think about so not crawling aound in the snow. I always have work gloves, Carhart bottoms, snow boots and cold weather gear besides water and beef jerky in the truck during the winter months. Some of the roads in the west can be pretty lonely at times.
I use a heavier twisted link style. the v-bars are incredible but unacceptable in some places I like to use them. I have matching, chains for all four wheels. They have already been on the truck twice this year and we hardly have any snow. I use mine a fair amount and can have a pair fitted in 5 minutes, I try to choose "clean" places to fit them. fresh snow brushes of pretty easy. I do have a tarp in the toolbox as well
I was under the impression that you need to use cable chains on aluminum wheels. Am I using old information?
Maybe on cars with low profile tires and limited fender clearances. Never heard of that on a pick-up and I have been chaining mine up for 3 decades. My chains are fit for the tires which makes putting them on easier and faster and I keep the chain away from the wheel. This is my third season with chains on these wheels and no damage yet.
I just found this in the 2024 Super Duty manual. Note: Do not use snow chains on vehicles with LT275/65R20 or LT 285/75R18 sized tires.
Ford also references cables and chains in the 'USING SNOW CHAINS' section. Very confusing.
I'm basing my thoughts from around 2000 when chains where shattering aluminum wheels from the vibration. I believe my manual for my 2000 and 2003 F250 said, 'No Chains'.
I just found this in the 2024 Super Duty manual. Note: Do not use snow chains on vehicles with LT275/65R20 or LT 285/75R18 sized tires.
Ford also references cables and chains in the 'USING SNOW CHAINS' section. Very confusing.
I'm basing my thoughts from around 2000 when chains where shattering aluminum wheels from the vibration. I believe my manual for my 2000 and 2003 F250 said, 'No Chains'.
I'm guessing that would be due to clearance issues with tires that are 34-35" on a stock rig. Also, I can guarantee you someone will try running down the road at 50+ mph with chains and they will expand/grow at that speed and start catching the wheel wells, mud flaps, etc. Ford doesn't want to be liable for mis-use of equipment.
I installed some chains with the "cams" on them yesterday. Those are slick. Much better than the chains I grew up with.
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