Tire chains...
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From: Beaverton, Oregon
Tire chains...
For those of you in the higher lattitudes, which tire chains would you all recommend purchasing for a 2006 4x4 Superduty? I'm looking for impressions based on actual use in Snow/Ice.
As I have a DRW truck, if anyone knows of any "triple-chains" for the 245/75x17 tires (rear), please point me to them.
I have a trip through the Columbia River gorge coming up in a few weeks, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous about the legal need to carry traction devices should things get nasty.
Thanks!
As I have a DRW truck, if anyone knows of any "triple-chains" for the 245/75x17 tires (rear), please point me to them.
I have a trip through the Columbia River gorge coming up in a few weeks, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous about the legal need to carry traction devices should things get nasty.
Thanks!
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Northern CA
Hello,
I don't have any actual use information for you, I don't have a dually, but I DO know that Les Schwab tire stores all over the northwest WILL have what you need. They have a good guarantee. And if I'm not mistaken, if you don't use them at all in winter, you can take them back for a full refund in spring, if you so desire. That used to be their policy 2-3 years ago. I had new chains with an F150. Traded up to a superduty, took the chains back, no hassle. Picked up a set for the F250 the next fall. That simple.
BTW I am in no way associated with the company listed. Just had real good sales & service experiences with them.
b62
I don't have any actual use information for you, I don't have a dually, but I DO know that Les Schwab tire stores all over the northwest WILL have what you need. They have a good guarantee. And if I'm not mistaken, if you don't use them at all in winter, you can take them back for a full refund in spring, if you so desire. That used to be their policy 2-3 years ago. I had new chains with an F150. Traded up to a superduty, took the chains back, no hassle. Picked up a set for the F250 the next fall. That simple.
BTW I am in no way associated with the company listed. Just had real good sales & service experiences with them.
b62
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If you are just driving on the street, I would go with the cheap cable chains which ride better than real chains. If you plan on doing some decent off roading get the big chains.
www.tractiontirechains.com
www.tractiontirechains.com
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Yeah, I was thinking of going there and asking. I really like Les Schwab. I'm just wanting to get recommendation on brand/types of chains to get from people who have actually used them, so I know what to ask for when I go there.
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From: Happy Valley, Oregon
Totally depends on your usage. I have the square link chains if I need something serious. I also have set of cable chains for longer periods of driving on the chains. On my last truck I had the v bar ice breakers. They were very serious chains but a little overkill. I tow a 26' enclosed snowmobile trailer over Mt. Hood and to Bend that is why I have both types. To run down the gorge I would run just cables.
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From: So Cal
I don't have them handy right now so can't give a brand, but my impressions are as follows...
I have a set of cable chains and chain link chains. I have used the chains on a 79TA, and a tractor, strangely enough the same chains fit. I used the cables on an 89SHO FWD car. I have also had experience with chains on a light pickup.
The chains defintely grip much better in snow and ice and mud(tractor). The chains are more rumbly on hard ice or pavement and you probably need to go much slower with chains. The cables are smoother riding and much easier to put on, but do not grip as well. The cables also fit in tight wheel wells.
On the light truck with chains, my brother and I used them on a road trip between LA and Seattle one very snowy Christmas. We put several hundred miles on them mostly in Oregon. It was slow and rumbly. We also broke a chain and had some bad scratching of the fender from the loose chain flailing around. Not sure how long cables last since I have not worn mine out. The chains for my TA, got only a little use, so again can't say how long they would last, but I still have them 25 years later.
FWIW, thats my experience.
Jim Henderson
I have a set of cable chains and chain link chains. I have used the chains on a 79TA, and a tractor, strangely enough the same chains fit. I used the cables on an 89SHO FWD car. I have also had experience with chains on a light pickup.
The chains defintely grip much better in snow and ice and mud(tractor). The chains are more rumbly on hard ice or pavement and you probably need to go much slower with chains. The cables are smoother riding and much easier to put on, but do not grip as well. The cables also fit in tight wheel wells.
On the light truck with chains, my brother and I used them on a road trip between LA and Seattle one very snowy Christmas. We put several hundred miles on them mostly in Oregon. It was slow and rumbly. We also broke a chain and had some bad scratching of the fender from the loose chain flailing around. Not sure how long cables last since I have not worn mine out. The chains for my TA, got only a little use, so again can't say how long they would last, but I still have them 25 years later.
FWIW, thats my experience.
Jim Henderson
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I got Z Chains (http://www.scc-chain.com/Pages%20Tra...oducts/zp.html) for my 2006 F350 SRW 4X4 from www.tirechainstore.com for an outstanding price and I got great service with fast shipping right when they said they would. I like these becuase they work better than most with ABS since there is always something in contact with the ground and they are much smoother. Since they are cables they are not as aggressive as chains, but for regular road use I don't think they can be beat.
