Tire chains ?

[hondalrd]

What does everyone recommend for style and brand of chains? And where is the best place to buy them ?

 

[acesup800]

Don't cheap out. Buy from a tire shop or google a place that generally stocks good chains. I suggest V-bar style. You don't need semi-tractor quality, but I would rather spend $180 vs $100 and have a good set that is going to get you out.

 

[skegpro]

V bar Kal tire

 

[skegpro]

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[52weekbreak]

Not a bad place to start looking. This where I picked up mine.

https://www.greggdistributors.ca/catalogue.php

 

[Anvil1010]

You could check out Northern Metalic too. I know that is where we have bought some chains for at work. I don't know what kind of quality though.

 

[pfi572]

Buy trygg’s and Northern Matalic has them or will build whatever.

 

[ferniesnow]

V bar Kal tire

Another for Kal Tire. But we also buy our tires and rims from there. They treat us well.

Wherever you buy your tires might be a good place to start. V-bar are definitely the way to go.

 

[pfi572]

V bar compared to a trygg ?
V bar are old and outdated in comparison. IMO

 

[snochuk]

I have a v-bar set from Continental in Edmonton.
Style not as big a deal to me as is ease of installation and tight fit.
The camlock system does not allow any movement once on.
Sucks the chains right into tread rubber.
Fast n easy and super tight.

 

[pfi572]

I have a v-bar set from Continental in Edmonton.
Style not as big a deal to me as is ease of installation and tight fit.
The camlock system does not allow any movement once on.
Sucks the chains right into tread rubber.
Fast n easy and super tight.

Yes cam locks and these .

 

[Mike270412]

Yes cam locks and these .

Don't need those. Just put them on , drive 100 yards,retighten and you're good to go.

 

[FastFarmer]

Buy trygg’s and Northern Matalic has them or will build whatever.
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[arff]

Check king sling. V bar with cam locks I think that’s what they are called.
Work good for me

 

[zal]

Always used Trygg with cams. I also added more cross chains for more grip and smoother ride.

 

[hondalrd]

Thanks guys I will look into some of the brands. I have 285/55/20 tires with after market rims. I am also wondering if they will damage the rims? Do the chains hang low on the sides?

 

[Cdnfireman]

Thanks guys I will look into some of the brands. I have 285/55/20 tires with after market rims. I am also wondering if they will damage the rims? Do the chains hang low on the sides?

Your rims should be okay provided you keep the chains tight. How often/far do you intend to use them? The tryggs are great chains but are quite a bit more money. If you’re not gonna use them very often I’d just go with regular v-bars. Canadianchains is a good online source and they used to ship for free. Make sure you get cams on the rails to tighten the chains, and I always replace the inside boomer with an open chain connector to make it easier to install the chains. I’d get the rubber “spiders” too.

 

[skegpro]

Thanks guys I will look into some of the brands. I have 285/55/20 tires with after market rims. I am also wondering if they will damage the rims? Do the chains hang low on the sides?

That is the trick is buying the right chains for the tire/rim combo.

I have 20" times and the chain size does not match the tire size because of the tire's low profile.

Never had a problem with the rims touching the chains.

However I did rip my mudflaps off.
Had to install kickbacks.

 

[hondalrd]

I plan on just using them in case of emergencies while sledding and out hunting. So won’t be getting a lot of use...

 

[Ronaha]

Continental chain and rigging $150, and friendly service
Canadian Chains $250???? Is there a proven quality difference?