School me on tire chains

[Cdnfireman]

Tryggs are good chains but are more expensive. V bars grip better when new but wear quicker than the tryggs, but for casual use you probably won’t wear them much.
Try canadianchains.ca as well. They have good pricing.

 

[rebel]

Awesome that is pretty much the identical setup I have.

Do the chains hammer the **** outta your rims?

I'll check with Kal tire first as I have a discount/account there.

But thanks for the offer.

These look similar to what you bought at Continental?

http://www.kaltire.com/en/tires-accessories-chains/

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Kal tire hahaha good luck

Northern Metallic is another option for chains.

 

[1200]

If u need chains u shouldn't be there haha. Put on chains one time then i got a 4x4 lol

 

[gunner3006]

There a pretty common chain here. If we’re pulling a trailer into kakwa it’s pretty common to have to put em on. The trygg set up comes in a bag and has the tool for setting your tension. I also got the spyder bungees too. After you put em on once it’s quick.

 

[52weekbreak]

Chains come in real handy in icy hills. I always prefer at least one steering iron on the front. 4X4 not terribly useful when sliding down a hill with a sharp curve at the bottom. I do have a 4X4 and use winter tires too.

If u need chains u shouldn't be there haha. Put on chains one time then i got a 4x4 lol

 

[SHREK1]

Ya those are the same

you need chains to go into some out of the ways spots and off the beaten path

 

[Mach1]

I got myself a brand new set after I seen a truck and trailer go backwards, better to have and not need them, then need them and not have them.....

 

[Dazzler]

As others have said, make sure you carry zip ties to secure the lose tail of chain, especially on the inside as they could hook brake caliper, line etc.
Depending on the size and weight of the trailer you pull, (my trailer is a 24' car hauler with usually 5 sleds in it) I carry a set of chains for the trailer as well to help brake/keep the trailer behind the truck coming out of places like Silent pass or Grizzly lodge when the roads are like a skating rink. I have used them twice only in the last 20 years, both times were due to freezing rain down low during the day while up top sledding...

 

[Toro]

If all your looking for is something that you might need for mountain pass's or in extreme winter conditions a U.S company called LaClede makes cable chains that work very well for icy conditions and allow you to travel at more speed than Vee bars.
i have to carry chains, my main highway tractor carries both Vee bar style and cable chains.
Cable chains are easy to install, lightweight and fit really tight but obviously will not stand the abuse of a good set of Vee bars.
My experience: whatever you buy, make sure you try both of them before you actually need them!!
(poorly fitted chains can screwup your tires as well as your truck body work)

 

[firstdoo]

I bought a set of Peerless (Kito) auto trac chains for my 3500 srw. Put them on once in the driveway and have not needed to use them. I'm sure they won't last nearly as long as the V bars km wise, but I like the fact that they are auto tightening and take about 3 minutes to put a pair on. They are also a diamond pattern on the tread so there is always chain on the ice. I'm going to pick up a second pair on of these days. I also run winter claw studded tires.

 

[MP Kid]

Chains can be made to fit any tire/rim size...
Like others have mentioned, the key is being “reasonably tight” and no loose ends(especially on the inside). Some people may argue that you shouldn’t cut the chains to fit your exact tires, but I disagree. They’re a few hundred bucks, on most rigs that are approaching $100G...?!

The bungees are not as important these days as in the past. The tightening cams on the outer side chains have all but eliminated their need. One or two just help to keep stuff from being a little loose. I would highly recommend that the inside side chain be cut to length.

V-bar chains are not meant for highway speeds, but speeds can be adjusted for conditions. A smooth plowed icy winter FSR can be travelled much faster than a muddy side trail in the summer (or fall hunting). If you need chains on your sled truck, on the highway....stay home.

Biggest question is, how often do you plan to use them? Guys that need them for work or tons of backcountry use, will need good chains. If you put them on 1 in 10 years, then not a big deal.

 

[arff]

I have V bar chains. Actually use them more in mud than ice.

 

[skegpro]

Chains can be made to fit any tire/rim size...
Like others have mentioned, the key is being “reasonably tight” and no loose ends(especially on the inside). Some people may argue that you shouldn’t cut the chains to fit your exact tires, but I disagree. They’re a few hundred bucks, on most rigs that are approaching $100G...?!

The bungees are not as important these days as in the past. The tightening cams on the outer side chains have all but eliminated their need. One or two just help to keep stuff from being a little loose. I would highly recommend that the inside side chain be cut to length.

V-bar chains are not meant for highway speeds, but speeds can be adjusted for conditions. A smooth plowed icy winter FSR can be travelled much faster than a muddy side trail in the summer (or fall hunting). If you need chains on your sled truck, on the highway....stay home.

Biggest question is, how often do you plan to use them? Guys that need them for work or tons of backcountry use, will need good chains. If you put them on 1 in 10 years, then not a big deal.

I plan to just use them on FSRs for sledding purposes. Maybe 400km per year?

Will definitely take the advice to trim to fit.

No plans on driving with them on the hwy.

However having said that I think I may pick up a set of a class chains for the front axle just in case.

And then if **** ever hits the fan on the hwy I can run those on the rear axle.

But most of the time it sounds like I could just get away with the v bars on the rear.

 

[52weekbreak]

That would be my interpretation of everyone's advice. My biggest thing is that Ir gives you great control and you can still go slow and make that hill or corner. Two sets give you option's and at $125 a pair, not a big investment. I still use the tarp straps even with the cams as chains do stretch over time

 

[skegpro]

I have 20” on my king ranch with factory fender flares and mud flaps, no issues just make sure they are tight, if you need a set I can get for you, I have account there, might even save you a couple bucks

You run v bars on the front too?

 

[catmando]

If your worried about your fenders or knowing how too put them on these are a good alternative , and they work good on ice .

 

[skegpro]

If your worried about your fenders or knowing how too put them on these are a good alternative , and they work good on ice .

Lol umm
Is that a fleece blanket for my tires?
Or what am I looking at?

 

[catmando]

If you can believe it they are dot approved for big rigs. Autosock is the brand , fleetbrake sells them lol

 

[catmando]

They are Kevlar and expensive but think about those fenders lol

 

[skegpro]

They are Kevlar and expensive but think about those fenders lol

Haha interesting, have you used a set?
They get the catmando seal of approval?