Tire Chains
 

After the amount of snow we've had this winter, I've decided to get some chains. I was looking at the z-chains on Amazon. They seem quick and easy to put on. Does anybody have advice or recommendation for the brand of chains I should get? P.S. this will be for my truck not looking for atv tire chains.

https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands...oices/z-chain/

Go to your local napa and order chains specifically fit for your tire. Brand doesn't matter. Cam locks and bungies are all you need

V-Bar
 

If you have the clearance around your drive wheels get the V-Bar style. I used to run a set on 2WD F150 and it was surprising what I could go through.

Where can I get some ?

tire chains
 

try these sites:

http://www.canadianchains.ca/

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/al...-0301203p.html

https://www.tirechain.com/Tire-Chains-V-BAR.htm

I bought a set about 5 years ago from canadianchains.ca I was pleased, received them quickly.

Titan Supply in Edmonton has them as well.

https://titansupply.ca/Titan/Haul/Tire-Chains

I have a set of the z tracks you mention in the op they work great pretty quick and easy to put on. They aren’t the heaviest but they do the job

cable chains and lighter stuff work on ice but good V-bars are essential for deep snow on the lake

This is what I use on my FJ Cruiser.

https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands...ces/auto-trac/

I bought some a few years at Greggs Distributor in Edmonton. At that time they had the best price I could find.

Thank you , I will check Greggs

I bought some at Greggs a few years back and took them back the next day as soon as I tool them out of the bag.
They only had hooks to hook the chains together and not a boomer style hooks and they did not have cam locks to tighten up the chain.
don't even think they had v bars on them .
They were made in china !
Continental chain in Edmonton , $50 . cheeper than Greggs and had all the above that makes a good tire chain.
I just bought a set from them this week for my new truck.

What size tires and where are you?
 

I might have a deal for you

Those Autotracs work great. They are a lighter Chain as well. Though they have pulled me through everything so far. I like them.

On a 4x4 pick up and in deeper snow, would it be more beneficial to run a set chains on the front end rather than the rear?

You betcha.

Gregg Distributors do carry V Bar Tire Chains, with Cam Locks or boomers.

Key is the blue "Arctic" Bungees that do not break at - 30 C. You need 3 a side, so get 4 and have a spare.

Put them on first time on your driveway so you can get the hang of it.

You may need to cut a few links off, as there is a size range any set can fit.

Take a piece of scrap plywood with you to kneel on or lay on if you have to get to the inside links. You will really appreciate that.

Also, a set of gauntlet rubber gloves for handling dirty chains is very helpful when in the mud.

Remember, DO NOT SLAM ON THE BRAKES!!

Traction is complete and you will do driveline damage.

Drewski

Always the back

That’s what I’ve always done, rears first then fronts if things are bad.

Yep

Hooking up the front can loosen things up in your dashboard pretty easy if the tires spin at all. Then you get a lot of years of squeaks and rattles.

At first glance, yes the front would be better. On my truck, there is a lot more weight. But, the rear diff is stronger than the front, there is more clearance on the back, and when you turn the steering wheel you could be putting chain into certain parts that won't stand it. If things are bad, I will run two on the back and one on the front,

Good advice on right chains. If you need them often, pre-mount them on two tires, you can use your spare and one more tire/rim. Mount and tighten with tires deflated, inflate tires once chains are on and tight. This will give you the tightest no slip mount possible. When you need chains just swap out the tires. Way faster and far more convenient. then trying to put chains on in muck or deep snow.

Chains on the front work but you have to be REALLY careful you don't tear up your front end.

I’ve run chains a fair bit and this is how I do it.


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Anyone who has put chains on the front tires usually takes them off due to steering wheel vibrations. That's what I did. Two on the back got me in and out of places that I should have not gone into. The Toyota pickup didn't like them on the front tires.
Shop around and search online. I got two for my F150 for $170 online shipped to me from amazon.ca . These were v bar tire chains. Make sure they fit your tire!! Before ordering.

That’s what I’m putting them on. Which chains did you get?

best tire chain supply
 

If in Edmonton check out Continental Chain and Rigging they make up and supply chains to fit any tire size made and the price is right. Quick Service.

Thanks, I plan to stop in there tomorrow.