Tire chains- which ones?
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Tire chains- which ones?
I live in Northern California, and will be traveling to the Sierra's and WAY north. In Google'ing (no way that's a word, but- ya know) tire chains, there is massive variety out there. I'm pushing a 2007 F250 SuperCrew, with stock 265/17 tires. Superior performance is more important to me than cost ("body work costs lots more than getting better chains" is my thinking). A type that goes on/off easily would be great. Bring it!
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I prefer diamond style.
http://tirechain.com/DIAMONDSTYLECARCHAINS.htm
http://tirechain.com/265-70R-17LT.htm There are several diamond styles available for standard, or more agressive, or reinforced.
Another place to look is http://www.scc-chains.com. This page will show you how their models/styles compare.
http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction%20...omparison.html
I've used the "whitestar" which is SCCs diamond pattern and they work REALLY well.
http://tirechain.com/DIAMONDSTYLECARCHAINS.htm
http://tirechain.com/265-70R-17LT.htm There are several diamond styles available for standard, or more agressive, or reinforced.
Another place to look is http://www.scc-chains.com. This page will show you how their models/styles compare.
http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction%20...omparison.html
I've used the "whitestar" which is SCCs diamond pattern and they work REALLY well.
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No I'm not leasing. I'm in Norcal just east of sacramento. It may be some dealer thing I don't know.
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Interesting, since east of Sacramento gets snow. Are you near Placerville, or not that far east?
I think it's a clearance thing, especially with 18 - 20" wheels and tires. As you turn the wheels the inside of the tire can get close to the suspension and possibly the brake lines????
I think it's a clearance thing, especially with 18 - 20" wheels and tires. As you turn the wheels the inside of the tire can get close to the suspension and possibly the brake lines????
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25 to 30 mph is fast with chains. i havent chained up for 40 years. they plow the roads today. i do recomend that you buy a bunch of heavy duty bunggie cords and tie the chains across the wheel. keep them tight. i have chains on my 55 hp 3wd ford farm tractor and i have them criss-crossed with bunggies , but i dont go very fast, hehe. if its bad enough to chain up my 350, i dont go. easy chains? do you still believe in the tooth fariry too?
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Originally Posted by theblueox
No I'm not leasing. I'm in Norcal just east of sacramento. It may be some dealer thing I don't know.
than i dont understand why they would care weather you run chains or not? its like having you sign something saying you wont drive the truck off a cliff...
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Originally Posted by theblueox
Good qusetion. I had to sign saying I wouldn't use chains on my 08 F250. I don't understand why, do they want you to use cables?