Tire Chains for 35" tires

[KEENO]

I had my First Gen stuck in the snow in Mexico's Copper Canyon area for 5 days over the Christmas Holidays. Wished I had Chains.



I don't know much about Tire Chains... ... What does the TDR membership in snowy regions recommend for chains to fit 315/75/16 BFG A/T KO's.



TIA..... KEENO



KEENO's Truck

 

[csutton7]

www.tirechains.com ..... chris

 

[LSMITH]

Make them, out of 3/8" for the sides and 1/2" for the crossbars. It is not hard at all if you have a sawzall, vice, and at least access to a welder. It won't be any cheaper, but if you need chains for offroading they might as well be BIG chains that will do some good. Typical chains you buy are useless offroad unless you buy offroad chains or cut down some serious sized chains to fit.

 

[willyslover]

LSmith... ya buttttt who the hellll could lift them



IMHO nothing less than V-bar will do. . if your serious about a set of chains that will do the job and last... . I have a ton of miles on my plow set and repair each fall for the next years use. . I get parts from the link that Chris gave you... or you could use LSmiths idea and build your own. . it's not hard

 

[LSMITH]

Gary, you tie them on the tire and drive over them just like you would on a piece of equipment that uses really big chains. You only have to drag them from the bed to the front and rear wheels, and then lift them back in. Not a big deal, maybe 120 pounds each for the ones I made for 36" tires. Man did they work good!!!!!!

 

[willyslover]

I WERE yanking your chain they sound great and wear out proof [at least for many seasons]



I think I know how to put the damn things on ... hehehehe but thanks buddy LOL. .



I can see it now a bed crane to put them on the ground and pick'em up

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by LSMITH

Not a big deal, maybe 120 pounds each for the ones I made for 36" tires. Man did they work good!!!!!!

:--) :--) :--) That's nearly 500lbs of extra weight in the bed when they aren't on!

 

[Ben Rumson]

I use heavy chain link - not the small round radial "z" mini-tube type.





Something that's got some height to it for some real bite and strong enough to take some torque. Here's where I trust heavy chain as opposed to wire cable.



I got mine from an army surplus store. Military overstock. Came in a beige colored gunney sack with a typical white military label.



Buy a set that's as close to fitting as you can get and then only add additional "side" and "run" sections as needed to fit your 35'ers.



Side note: Try to get stuck in 2x2 and use 4x4 and then chains to get out. If you begin with 4x4 and chains and then get stuck... . you're likely very s. t. u. c. k. ! Been there.



PS. The chains (set of two) fit nicely in an old military ammo box. Dry and easy to carry.

 

[KEENO]

Thanks....

You Guys are the best!



I appreciate the great advice!



I didn't actually combine the thought of Mexico & Snow when planning the trip. I did have a shovel and a tow strap but NO tire chains.



A local friend said that this was the most snow that the Sierra Madre Occidental had rec'vd in 20 years..... About 2 1/2' in the mountains where I was. Nothing Moved for about 5 days... . Just sit & wait for it to melt.



KEENO