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killthebunny
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12/07/2003
01:59:16
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Looking through the archives I see that the question of
running snow chains has come up before, But I havent
found the info I need yet so I ask my question.
Any one had any damage running chains on 265 70r 16
tires? 01 QC 4x4.
The purpose will be for offroading and I have been thinking
about these http://www.scc-chain.com/NewFiles/
Seasonal%20Pages/Traction%20Products/
szlt_products.html
Thanks
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sluggo
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2003
09:20:38
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Where do ya plan on driving where ya need chains ? Please don't tell me you are in Canada......any Canadian who needs chains to drive in the winter is a WUSS !
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killthebunny
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12/08/2003
02:01:48
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Well I'm planning on going where no one else is.
The chains will probably sit in their case most of the time,
Just in case I need them. And no I wont ever be running
them on the highway.
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Dally
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12/08/2003
15:07:27
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Chains??? Who uses chains ??
I live in northern Saskatchewan (sus catch e one)
Canada, where there is no pavement, and we don't use chains. Learn to use that truck and you'll be okay. May I suggest a good set of electric lockers?
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killthebunny
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12/09/2003
22:51:06
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Well saskatchewan is flat BC is not.
Like I said wont be using chains onroad but I have my eye
on a few grade 4/5 offroad trails that are pretty steep (have
done them in the summer). So knowing I can run chains
without damage will help if needed.
Hench the question ......"Any one had any damage running
chains on 265 70r 16 tires?"
01 QC 4x4.
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2003
15:49:41
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Sask is flat??
Granted, it is waaaay flatter than the beautiful rockeys. But when you live here, it ain't really flat like the stereotype says. we do have some of the most beautiful scenery that Canada has to offer (in the northern part).
Look up Dave Scrimshaw on the net. he is a northern wildlife painter.
Anyway, I have used ckains on some of our farm trucks, and the rule of thumb is: If you have X inches from tire to the nearest body part, install the chain so that when you pull your spanner tight(that's the piece that runs across the tread face) and as close to the body as you can, you need at least 50% of the original distance to remain "uninvaded"
This way when you get them spinning a bit, and the centrifugal force pulls them away from the tire, the circumference chains (the ones you hook togather on the side walls) aren't going to allow the spanners to make body contact.
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ice_bluz
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12/18/2003
17:47:43
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I will have to agree with Canada Boy on the lockers
chains are never a good idea if just one link snaps you will have alot of problems, the chain could puncture the tire or the whole thing could come loose and take out the brakes or something worse
I don't want to tell you what to do but weigh the pros and cons
plus with an air locker all you have to do is flip a switch
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