Posted: 3/6/2016 1:20:33 PM EDT
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I want to get some tire chains for my truck that I can use in a pinch when I go hunting in the winter. However, they're not really a common thing around here and I'm just wondering if anybody knows any specific brands or types that work good and where to get them?
Mainly I had issues this year with our first major snow storm causing a layer of ice on top of soft/muddy ground and then a few inches of snow on top of that. Basically if I ran into any type of incline I had a hell of time keeping traction. I'm not doing any major offroading but most the places I hunt are accessed on gravel/dirt roads or parking in the ditch. I figure keeping a set of chains in the truck might help in these situations. |
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They have a quite a few different styles of chains, which ones should I be looking at for my intended application? |
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If you are only going to use them on occasion, you can get by with the cheapo Walmart ones.
I have actually used them a fair bit. If you are planning on using them more than a few times per season, spend the money and get some decent ones. I don't have brands of choice, however I plow with them and spend the money on a high quality chain. I buy mine from a local quality parts store and I think they run about $150 per set. |
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Our last chains were bought, I believe, from TireChains.com. For a Tundra mostly on roads (think winter passes) we bought Onorm Diamond, and a similar type for our trailer.
For my Tacoma, used to get into the middle of nowhere in the winter, I have V_Bar Heavy Duty "old style" chains for the back and the lighter diamond style for the front. Chained up that little truck has gone through some nasty deep snow/ice. |
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Pewag,anything else is taking additional chances when you are already on your last chance.
http://www.pewagchain.com/Products/Traction-Chains.aspx /thread Or something like this if you are serious. http://bluejayindustrial.com/traction-tire-chains/light-trucksuv-chains/studded-ltsuv/tyc320-scorpion-studded-singles-cams |