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10-28-2012, 06:05 PM
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Tire Chains yes or no?
Got a question for you, would you recommend tire chains for a Diesel 4x4? Not planning on off roading or anything like that, just safety. Thanks
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10-28-2012, 06:08 PM
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ABSOLUTELY. Great for emergencies! Used them in my last dually in the front, and another dodge 3/4 ton pulling a trailer out of a snowed in cut line. On a small car ice fishing and quad pushing snow.
Chains!
The trick is to put them on before you need them. Get a bunch of short 8" bungees and throw them in with the chains.
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10-28-2012, 06:09 PM
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Why not, only $100. At least if there is a bunch of freezing rain you will be able to go where ever u want
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10-28-2012, 06:12 PM
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Great to have a set after a good freezing rain and you are miles away from where you will see road that will have a sanding truck on it.
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10-28-2012, 06:16 PM
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i run studded Nokians on the chevy 3500 4x4 and carry chains in the truck box, got them for $49 at princess auto and they are self tightening so no bungees. got some on the quad too for clearing the hockey rink on the pond.
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10-28-2012, 06:20 PM
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Don't call them bush mans jewelry for nothing!!  They can sure make a person smile when needed.
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10-28-2012, 06:23 PM
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I have a set that needs to be resized.
Anyone in Edmonton do that anymore?
Any place I can just pick up the bits and pieces to do it myself?
Otherwise... I'm gonna go shopping and the darn things..at least good ones...aren't cheap.
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10-28-2012, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pesky672
I have a set that needs to be resized.
Anyone in Edmonton do that anymore?
Any place I can just pick up the bits and pieces to do it myself?
Otherwise... I'm gonna go shopping and the darn things..at least good ones...aren't cheap.
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try continental chain and rigging they make tire chains, behind the Argyll casino.
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10-28-2012, 06:32 PM
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greggs sells them
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10-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiakken
Great to have a set after a good freezing rain and you are miles away from where you will see road that will have a sanding truck on it.
Ken.
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x2 ........ Keep em tight ... after putting them on ... drive a klick ... retighten them ... the ching ching ching is a great sound with peace of mind !!! 
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10-28-2012, 06:38 PM
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Chains are a must in my books if one does any driving off road in mud or snow. I have always had them over the years. Got a newer truck this year and in reading the owners manual it says not to use them with the tire size that came with the truck. So you might want to check what your manual says before getting chains.
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10-28-2012, 06:40 PM
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titan supply on 75 and about 53 ave makes them on site. They make a lot of great products and they are local. If i remember correct the prices wer very good for the quality.
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10-28-2012, 07:04 PM
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Yes, I got mine at Kal tire for 80.00$ and they are the double cross link ones. I have had them for long time and only had to use them a few times. Buts it great peace of mind. I also bought a tool box to keep them in with cloth bags, this way they stay untangled from everything else in the truck tool box and easy to get to. I would also recommend practice putting them on in your driveway a couple times to make sure you have an idea how to put them on when you well need them.
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10-28-2012, 07:15 PM
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10-28-2012, 07:54 PM
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Absolutely!!! as well as at least a comealong and a tow strap........ Single is fine but all mine are double cross linked. Got mine from Traction years ago. Keep em in a tool box or smaller rubbermaid containers to keep the rust from getting everywhere and a few bunjees or tarp straps to keep them from ripping your wheel wells or trim off, or just remember to drive real slow . Oh, and put them on before you know you need them
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10-29-2012, 06:35 AM
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they are pretty cool!
i use them on my skid loader for heavy snow and mud.
between studded dedicated winter radials, a winch, tire chains and overwhelming desire to sit on the couch...i should never have to use any of them.
but all the traction in the world wont help if your frame hung or high centered, so a winch may be an asset,( much like a fire extinguisher, useless until ya really need it)
be gentle on the gas pedal, especially if your unit has a some km's on it. driveshaft, gearing, universal joints, etc will be tested
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