Tire chains for a DRW
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Tire chains for a DRW
If I'm going to put tire chains on my '05 F350 PSD CC 4X4 DRW, is it better to put the chains on the rear outside set of tires, the front set, or all four corners? Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks.
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After living below a ski resort for 10 years, I always put mine on the outside rears. The inside ones are too hard to get at, and the chains can come off and wrap around the axle. Don't put them on the fronts unless you are chaining up 4 tires. (2 front and 2 rear). Its is hard on the front end driveline to chain them. I only did this in really nasty 2'-3' of snow. It is easy for chains to come off the fronts if not installed properly, and can really screw up your front axle, shocks, and driveline.
I have no idea if this is the "correct" way to do it, but it worked for me with no damage to any of my trucks.
I have no idea if this is the "correct" way to do it, but it worked for me with no damage to any of my trucks.
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i drive heavy duty 65000# wreckers and tow tractor trailers and tankers for a living. i put chains on them anytime there is alot of snow and ice. they make chain sets specifically for drw trucks. they are a one piece chain assembly. and if installed as per manufacturers specs, you can put them on the front axle as well. if you drive like a normal person should in snow and ice you should not have any problems.
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I'd like to know about chains also. Do they help alot on ice ? how hard are they to to put on and take off ? can you drive from snow covered to dry pavement with them without causing damage to the truck ? , which are the best and where to buy them. Thanks
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nt sure where we got them, they are the v-groove and pretty expensive. i have installed them on my wrecker in about 30 minutes. depending on the forcast, i'll put them on when there is about 1" of snow. in ice, its almost like driving on dry ground. BUT YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER, DRIVE SLOWLY AND NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, SPIN THE TIRES. AND DONT LOCK UP THE TIRES EITHER. this will cause the chain to break and possibly hit the quarter panel. one link broke on mine, the chain came out from the wheelwell, spun out, and caught the back part of the side panel, and almost pulled a 16 foot section of the tool box off the truck. big $$$$$$$$$$ repair. had to replace the entire right side section of the wrecker body(about 25 feet long). as far as where you can get them, i'm not sure, we get them through an industrial tire carrier. going from ice to dry ground, just remember that you have the chains and drive slowly. i stay under 25mph with mine and never had a problem.
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V-Bar ice chains also called ICE BAR or REINFORCED TIRE CHAINS. any good ?
Thanks alot racer for the information , from what i have been reading and from what you said it sounds like a pain putting them on, but might save me from going into the ditches when that road of mine turns into a ice skating rink. Guess the main concern was the damage they could cause (sounds bad). Don't have a spreader for the truck ,have to ride in bed of truck throwing sand /salt out as wife drives the mile driveway (jerking/ hitting the breaks) me hanging on for dear life while trying to spread the stuff ha ha , just decided get the chains . I did goto a site called tirechain.com and found these chains that looked very good and might work well on the ice. Have you or anyone else ever heard of these and whats your thoughts on them ? Thanks again
V-BAR
also called ICE BAR or REINFORCED TIRE CHAINS.
15/64 or 9/32 thick depending on actual tire size.
Recommended for ice and off road use.
Double the wear over light truck tire chains
V-BAR
also called ICE BAR or REINFORCED TIRE CHAINS.
15/64 or 9/32 thick depending on actual tire size.
Recommended for ice and off road use.
Double the wear over light truck tire chains
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yes they are the ones we use. if you get them, buy the best, they will last, they also have a special tool crimper for repair, and extra link ends. to save money and time installing, you can buy the single wheel chains. they work just as well. the easiest way to install them is to put a block in front of the inside tire and drive on top of it. that puts the outside tire in the air=easier to install.you can put them in the front of a 4x4, but as long as you are going slow, you should not have a need for them. only in extreme cases would i use them on the front. get the best ones............i made the mistake and got a set of cheapos once, they were junk in about 2 hours. they went in the trash that day. for our wrecker, i got 2 pairs and install both pairs on bad days. not so bad days, i just install one pair. none on the front of the truck.
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Just waiting on the price for them from http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM and one other place,then will buy a set of the heavy duty ones.Thanks for all the advice on them, never used them so i was concerned. Was thinking of studded snows but then i'm having to buy another set of tires and rims and the studs don't seem to last so that was ruled out long ago.Thanks again
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