Tire chains

[SkipLieder]

I am considering buying tire chains to be used during the FEW times I must drive or tow in snow. Need recommendations on what to buy. Do chains go on both wheels of a dually and the front? (What a pain that would be to put them on inside tire --- plus what about spacing between tires). Should I get one set to put soley on the outside rears, or soley on the front.

After solving how many and where to put them, what are some of the quality chains to look into.

Thanking all in advance;

Skip

 

[csevers]

My cheap solution

I would only run chains on the out side duals in rear and maybe the front if really needed, I use CHEATER CHAINS home made chains long enough to go through the man holes in the rim round the tire and clip back to itself for very bad ice or once stuck I have use once to get up a hill while 20 some cars waited for the salt truck. I don't know if running chains are legal in all state you might want to check in to that. I do keep a set of front chains at home in case but only cary the cheaters with me in truck all year long. As far as brand goes I have no info an that.



Good luck

Craig

P. S. On a 99 they only have 4 holes in rims so I run only 3 chains leaving the hole with the vavle stem alone, or you will have a flat tire very quickly.

 

[MABurns]

www.tirechains.com For when you do decide!

 

[BV]

I have two sets (front and back) of the Quik Grip cam model by Security Chain Co. . They are the heavier real truck weight so that Cummins can't tear them apart.



If I had a dually - I would opt for the dual set, that way the weight would be spread over all tires if you ran on a solid surface. Triple rail chains are not that hard to put on after you have done it a few times.

 

[SkipLieder]

Thanks for those two sites, they explained a lot. Still would like some specific recommendations if anyone out there have been using (or abusing) different brands of chains --- ease of putting on, longjevity, and problems would be most beneficial.

Skip

 

[sparks57]

I would definately get chains for both front and back. When you run chains on the back and not the front, your front end will slide around and you will have very little stearing. Take this from a guy who lives where there can be a lot of snow.



Chains are chains, what brand doesn't really matter... just keep the speed down while running them and keep them cleaned and oiled when stored and they will last as long as you want.