Tire Chains on ice

[sheepstalker]

I am going to pick up a set of chains for my truck. Is there a chain pattern that works better on the ice as opposed to highway roads?

I was at princess auto and can get a set for 100 bucks they are diamond pattern?

any help is much appreciated!

Thanks Alot

[denpacc]

V-Bar Chains are by far the best IMO.
http://www.canadianchains.ca/assets/...kTransport.jpg

[-JR-]

Hey Jeff go to these guys , better quality for your money,they have a location on the south side.
Just give them a call and tell them your tire size and you want v-bar tirer chains ,they will give you the best price in town and have them ready for you for pick up . Should be around $100 for a pair
Their chains are rigged up with twisting cam locks that tighten up on
installation
http://www.continentalchain.com/

[winmag]

i run shortened up 1100 22.5 big truck chains v-bar with tightening cams inside s hook and outside boomers only because i have access to old chains i chain up before i get on the ice in bright conditions and slow moving you can get stuck in drifts that you can't see, this way you can motor right thru personally i think it is easy on your rig because you don't have to rip and tear to get thru if you can buy chains with cams and possibly boomers for a 100 dollars, buy it they will last you a life time on the ice

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by denpacc

V-Bar Chains are by far the best IMO.
http://www.canadianchains.ca/assets/...kTransport.jpg

Agreed, used to run this type on a 2wd F150, surprising what you can go through with them.

[gube]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Hey Jeff go to these guys , better quality for your money,they have a location on the south side.
Just give them a call and tell them your tire size and you want v-bar tirer chains ,they will give you the best price in town and have them ready for you for pick up . Should be around $100 for a pair
Their chains are rigged up with twisting cam locks that tighten up on
installation
http://www.continentalchain.com/

X2. The v-bars with the cam locks are awesome and probably the best deal in town.

[medhatken]

Just wondering when you guys run your chains on your pick-ups, do you use them on a 4x4 and if so do you leave it in 2 wheel drive?

[gube]

Originally Posted by medhatken

Just wondering when you guys run your chains on your pick-ups, do you use them on a 4x4 and if so do you leave it in 2 wheel drive?

I only put chains on the back and use 4 wheel drive

[Cal]

Originally Posted by gube

I only put chains on the back and use 4 wheel drive

Interesting, I was always told to put them on the front since that is where your getting the most traction.

[splake0]

Originally Posted by medhatken

Just wondering when you guys run your chains on your pick-ups, do you use them on a 4x4 and if so do you leave it in 2 wheel drive?

That is exactly what I do. I then use 4x4 omly when needed

[Rustydog]

V-bar with cams at Titan supply for 100 bucks

[WillyOneStyle]

I've got a set of cable from Canadian tire. They are kind of flimsy, one of the connectors failed after three uses and has been replaced with a chunk of chain and quick links. They were $75 for the pair. Most likely worth it to spend a little more.

[Garry B]

Have been thinking of getting a light weight set for my van. Anyone have experience or comments on this set?

http://truckntow.com/popup.aspx?src=...e%2fTRC907.jpg

http://youtu.be/pKA8iKBQYAU

I realize the other chains beings discussed would be much stronger and give more traction but I'm looking for a more modest light weight set. Thanks.

[jkind]

Originally Posted by Garry B

Have been thinking of getting a light weight set for my van. Anyone have experience or comments on this set?

http://truckntow.com/popup.aspx?src=...e%2fTRC907.jpg

http://youtu.be/pKA8iKBQYAU

I realize the other chains beings discussed would be much stronger and give more traction but I'm looking for a more modest light weight set. Thanks.

I bought a set of these for my mini-van and they work great! http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

I have been out 4 or 5 times on Gull Lake this year and have had no issues.

Make sure you have clearance between your tire and the spring on your strut, my chains have about 3/8" clearance between my spring and the tire chain.

Jim

[Garry B]

Originally Posted by jkind

Make sure you have clearance between your tire and the spring on your strut, my chains have about 3/8" clearance between my spring and the tire chain.

Jim

Thanks. I will check this for sure.

[pikeslayer22]

Originally Posted by Cal

Interesting, I was always told to put them on the front since that is where your getting the most traction.

I chain up the front end or at least one tire ecspecially in mud other wise pretty hard to steer

[jaystev]

Originally Posted by Cal

Interesting, I was always told to put them on the front since that is where your getting the most traction.

have to be careful putting them on the front because most vehicles dont allow enough clearance for the chains when turning. Ive seen a guy try it and he ended up shredding both fenders, and took out his brake line on drivers side. put them on the back and use 4wd imho. the vbars have never let me down.

[pikeslayer22]

Ford F-350 been on the front at least a dozen times and never had any issues

[thumper]

Very pleased with the v-bars from canadianchains on my Silverado's 20" winter tires. There is not enough clearance to put them on the front though.
Cost for the skookum Canadian set was a little over $200, complete with star bungees and delivery to my door.