Tire Chains
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From: Colorado
Tire Chains
Where is a good place to get tire chains for some 315/75R16 (35/12.50R16) tires?
I searched Google and found a few places but was hoping to find a cheaper or even used chains.
Ebay is for cars ;-)
I searched Google and found a few places but was hoping to find a cheaper or even used chains.
Ebay is for cars ;-)
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From: Billings MT
Personally, I wouldn't buy used chains. If a link was to break you could do some serious damage to your vehicle, possibly cause a flat, etc. Running chains on pavement destroys them and sometimes you can't tell if there is a failure about to happen.
I would treat chains just like you treat your tires. I wouldn't put used tires on any vehicle.
Your probably not going to find any great deals. Chains are expensive and not really common much anymore.
Whatever you found on google was probably about it. JCWhitney used to carry them.
I would treat chains just like you treat your tires. I wouldn't put used tires on any vehicle.
Your probably not going to find any great deals. Chains are expensive and not really common much anymore.
Whatever you found on google was probably about it. JCWhitney used to carry them.
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From: Bonita Springs FL
Agreed - don't get used ones. Not worth the risk.
But I would think that in Colorado, you'd be able to find chains pretty easy. Do they make you wear chains on a 4x4 out there? That's some rough weather.
But I would think that in Colorado, you'd be able to find chains pretty easy. Do they make you wear chains on a 4x4 out there? That's some rough weather.
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From: Billings MT
I'll add one note. If you have a 4x4 and have to have chains for any reason, it probably isn't worth it. I live in the mtns of New Mexico and have had several 2-3 foot snows. No chains ever needed to get out. If I ever need chains with my 4x4s, I'm not going anywhere. I do have them for my 2 wheel drive work truck because it will snow during the day and then I can't get home if they close the roads without them (state police require either chains or 4wd).
If you have a 2wd truck and live where you need chains, I suggest running a tire that is designed for mud and snow with a real aggressive tread pattern. Put about 500 lbs in the bed for a 1/2 ton, 1000-1100 for a 3/4 ton right over the axle. I do this with my 2wd because I hate chains and can go just about anywhere when it snows.
Maybe if you let us know what the application is, we might have some mroe relevant ideas.
If you have a 2wd truck and live where you need chains, I suggest running a tire that is designed for mud and snow with a real aggressive tread pattern. Put about 500 lbs in the bed for a 1/2 ton, 1000-1100 for a 3/4 ton right over the axle. I do this with my 2wd because I hate chains and can go just about anywhere when it snows.
Maybe if you let us know what the application is, we might have some mroe relevant ideas.
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Go to a local truck supply place for some better than normal tire chains. Napa may also carry good chains. Stay away from the light duty car chains, it doesn't take much to break them. We used to need tire chains just to get into and out of our hunting area in Wyoming so I actually wore one full set out in 20 years. When the links get thin and start breaking, buy new chains. I think you folks in Colorado have the same laws we have, sometimes "chain law" is in effect and there is no travel permitted without them. Makes for some long trips rumbling down the road but it's better than sitting in the ditch or waiting for the roads to open.
Last chains I bought were about $140 for a set of 4.
Bryan
Last chains I bought were about $140 for a set of 4.
Bryan
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From: West Cornwall, CT
A good place to look at or purchase tire chains is at www.tirechains.com. Lots of good information there.
Their chains seem to work fine (at least on a tractor!). They also have the extra pieces and parts that are needed to repair those chains.
As others have mentioned, if you need to put tire chains on your 4x4 it is best to keep off the road.....
Lou Braun
Their chains seem to work fine (at least on a tractor!). They also have the extra pieces and parts that are needed to repair those chains.
As others have mentioned, if you need to put tire chains on your 4x4 it is best to keep off the road.....
Lou Braun
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