Snow Chains
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Snow Chains
I had a pretty harrowing experience the other night coming home in my 95 E150. A predicted "snow flurry" turned into any icy mess which threw all kinds of people off the road. Three times I got stuck on an incline, and only through a series of manuevers, was I able to finally get home. I hugged the gravel curb in one area, and on another two hills, slowly got partial traction on the rear drive wheel and "spun" up the hill, going at about a 30 degree angle (left to right) the whole way up. It finally paid off and I was able to pass several stuck SUV's and camaros, so I don't feel too bad. Having a full van of kids probably helped due to weight.
My question is, that for future emergencies when I get stuck in a similiar situation, do you all recommend chains? I usually am smart enough to stay home if bad weather is predicted, as I can't afford to get stuck with young kids in the car, but in a pinch do chains work pretty good? Any recommendations for type to buy or vendor? I'm told you put them under the wheel and drive up no them, then hook them over the wheel. Do you use them on all four wheels or just the back? The other night, I passed several spots where I could have stopped and safely installed them rather than putting them on while stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for any advice. I checked the threads but couldnt' get any hits on chains in recent postings.
JE
My question is, that for future emergencies when I get stuck in a similiar situation, do you all recommend chains? I usually am smart enough to stay home if bad weather is predicted, as I can't afford to get stuck with young kids in the car, but in a pinch do chains work pretty good? Any recommendations for type to buy or vendor? I'm told you put them under the wheel and drive up no them, then hook them over the wheel. Do you use them on all four wheels or just the back? The other night, I passed several spots where I could have stopped and safely installed them rather than putting them on while stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for any advice. I checked the threads but couldnt' get any hits on chains in recent postings.
JE
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Originally Posted by Jim1995E150
I had a pretty harrowing experience the other night coming home in my 95 E150. A predicted "snow flurry" turned into any icy mess which threw all kinds of people off the road. Three times I got stuck on an incline, and only through a series of manuevers, was I able to finally get home. I hugged the gravel curb in one area, and on another two hills, slowly got partial traction on the rear drive wheel and "spun" up the hill, going at about a 30 degree angle (left to right) the whole way up. It finally paid off and I was able to pass several stuck SUV's and camaros, so I don't feel too bad. Having a full van of kids probably helped due to weight.
My question is, that for future emergencies when I get stuck in a similiar situation, do you all recommend chains? I usually am smart enough to stay home if bad weather is predicted, as I can't afford to get stuck with young kids in the car, but in a pinch do chains work pretty good? Any recommendations for type to buy or vendor? I'm told you put them under the wheel and drive up no them, then hook them over the wheel. Do you use them on all four wheels or just the back? The other night, I passed several spots where I could have stopped and safely installed them rather than putting them on while stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for any advice. I checked the threads but couldnt' get any hits on chains in recent postings.
JE
My question is, that for future emergencies when I get stuck in a similiar situation, do you all recommend chains? I usually am smart enough to stay home if bad weather is predicted, as I can't afford to get stuck with young kids in the car, but in a pinch do chains work pretty good? Any recommendations for type to buy or vendor? I'm told you put them under the wheel and drive up no them, then hook them over the wheel. Do you use them on all four wheels or just the back? The other night, I passed several spots where I could have stopped and safely installed them rather than putting them on while stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for any advice. I checked the threads but couldnt' get any hits on chains in recent postings.
JE
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