Tire Chains??
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From: Northern Utah
Here is some info on the cables http://www.tirechain.com/CABLE_MOUNTING_INTRUCTIONS.HTM
One item of note is that from what I have seen in UT, WY, MT & ID if you have snow tires and 4 wheel drive, chains are not required. I always run studded snow tires (in the winter) and have never found myself to be in violation of any State laws in regard to mountain pass requirements. Also, there are a few A/T tires which supposedly meet the Severe Snow rating including BFG A/T but only in certain sizes.
One item of note is that from what I have seen in UT, WY, MT & ID if you have snow tires and 4 wheel drive, chains are not required. I always run studded snow tires (in the winter) and have never found myself to be in violation of any State laws in regard to mountain pass requirements. Also, there are a few A/T tires which supposedly meet the Severe Snow rating including BFG A/T but only in certain sizes.
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From: Stevens County, WA
Originally Posted by larryjj
Anyone know where the Tire cables can be purchased in tghe Surrey area of British Columbia ?
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From: Lake Tahoe, Nevada
If your tires are not M&S rated, carry chains no matter the vehicle. If they are not, you have a hard rubber compound and they will get very slick when cold, even if they have an aggressive tread.
In Nevada you are not likely to have a problem with authorities, but Calif is a different story.
If you have the right tires and plenty of snow experience you should be OK. But even good trucks with good tires can slide off the road.
The thing to remember is, if you can't go, it's discouraging. But if you can't stop, you're screwed.
In Nevada you are not likely to have a problem with authorities, but Calif is a different story.
If you have the right tires and plenty of snow experience you should be OK. But even good trucks with good tires can slide off the road.
The thing to remember is, if you can't go, it's discouraging. But if you can't stop, you're screwed.
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From: surrey,bc,canada
Thank you Nitrous & Bdox.
I'll look into that place on 72 next time I am in the area.
It's true about starting and stopping on snow.
Especially snow with ice underneath.
Will have to put some weight in the back of my pick up to get better traction on the road.
Regards,
Larryjj
I'll look into that place on 72 next time I am in the area.
It's true about starting and stopping on snow.
Especially snow with ice underneath.
Will have to put some weight in the back of my pick up to get better traction on the road.
Regards,
Larryjj
Last edited by larryjj; Nov 26, 2006 at 10:46 PM.
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From: surrey,bc,canada
True,
But need the traction due to all the ice under the snow here from the cars with summer tires glassing the roads.
But need the traction due to all the ice under the snow here from the cars with summer tires glassing the roads.
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Last year here just east of San Diego there was some snow. So I took my 1 year old son out to see it and play. There were a few roads that only had a couple of inches and they wouldn't let anyone go through without chains. I thought it was pretty funny since there was only a couple of inches down. I told them I was from northern Idaho but they weren't letting anyone go through.
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From: surrey,bc,canada
All these tire companies that are hyping people up about the fantastic traction they will get with their improved traction tires for ice and snow.
Well just look at all the accidents and the vehicles that are not going any where the last few days.
I am certain some of these vehicles are using those tires.
Regards,
Larryjj
Well just look at all the accidents and the vehicles that are not going any where the last few days.
I am certain some of these vehicles are using those tires.
Regards,
Larryjj
