Do I need Tire Chains for driving in snow for a taco with off road package 2010

I just came back from badger pass in yosemite last week, it was quite hot (60 degrees), and all roads are R-0. unless you see any heavy snow in the forecast, you will be fine without chains. Rangers don't ask if you carry chains when you enter the park.

 

BakoTruck, I am curious about cable chains too. Can you tell us which ones you got or link a picture for us? Thanks.

Damn! 60 is HOT for February.

 

No you won't go everyplace

I had chains on a full size Bronco 4x4
during a blizzard as an emergency person I got stuck -


you will plow snow till it high centers you and then you are done ... it is game over

I won't even talk about drifts

 

you need driving ability and good snow tires... not chains

 

I grew up in Southern Alberta, and have lived in Vancouver for the past five years, making a trip to Calgary and back at least once/winter. I have never needed chains, but keep a set with me just in case.

As always, knowing how to PROPERLY drive on snow/ice is always going to be your first line of defense. Winter tires are a must, but everything else ( 4x4, chains, sand bags ), though very useful, aren't essential, and aren't going to help if you don't know how to drive for the conditions to begin with. I recommend finding an empty, icey parking lot, and having some fun, seeing how the truck behaves in snow.

 

The cables aren't one size fit all, or at least not the ones I purchased. I'm not an expert on cables Vs. chains, but I would guess that the chains are better for traction, and they will last a lot longer because they are stronger and bigger. I would recommend chain cables if you are going to use them every so often, and they cost less than the chains. If you're going to use them a lot, get the chains and not the cables.

The set I picked up at Wal-Mart are OK, and was easy to put on and off after some practice at home. The only complaint I have about them is that one of the metal clips that hold down the cable slack, fell off on one side. But they can still be used and I'm sure I can find a replacement part at Lowe's.

The set I picked up at Wal-Mart is made by Peerless, and here is a picture off of a GMC truck (sorry, wasn't a lot of pictures available).
It was the only company they sold at my local store, they came in a light blue box, with a small picture on the side and with tire sizes.

 

Thanks BakoTruck. Good description, and I appreciate your opinion.

 

Don't get chains that look like that! 20% of the tire isn't covered!

 

They worked just fine on my truck.

 

Yes, anytime they say to "carry chains", you could get fined for not having them...even if you have 4wd.

 

I believe you. Your pics show your truck driving up on the snow which will keep it lower on the side of the vehicle.

Here's 24 inches and how it compares when the truck packs it down under the tires causing it to ride up on the packed snow: