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Educate me on snow chains

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kevinlambchops, Dec 18, 2016.

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  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    Theh do that in Tahoe also as I live in Norcal. I just have never run into situation whrre they have done that before that's why I was like, oh wait what? They really do that still? Lol.
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Two different times, I've been driving thru a chain up area and been asked by CHP or NPS Rangers
    1. Do you have 4WD? (Yes)
    2. Are you IN 4WD? (Yes)
    3. Do you have chains with you? (Yes. But neither asked to see them)
     
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  3. Dec 31, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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    Suggest a good chain to use please. My dealer told me to use a rubber chain or cables. what does he mean? i don't see any rubber one.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    Where do you want to use them and how?

    Edit - the reason I ask is there is a $ difference between needing a set to get in and out of a mountain cabin all winter in deep snow and mud or just needing to have them in case of emergency for the annual trip to Big Bear.
     
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  5. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    Only do the backs.
    Unless in extreme cases.
    With the 4x4 and snow tires and calm and cool you will be fine!
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    He ment do not buy metal chain ones. Not rubber.
    Google image rubber tire chains, metal tire chains, etc.
    Buy cable type like you would see as a on a bridge or something. A tightly wound metal cable.
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    You can A/T in p rated
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    Ive never been hassled for tire chains!
    Going up to the snow here. They look for 4x4 and mud and snow rated tires

    But hey with that Pro they probably wouldn't look at you twice:D
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    How is being locked, 2wd in the snow??
    I would imagine you'd be sliding around everywhere
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    CA.. i plan to go to Yosimite or Sonora. Only in a light or moderate snow. I only have a 4x2 truck.

    Thanks. I only have 4x2.

    I see those rubber tire chains but it only say tractor or atv is it good for trucks?
     
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    Disregard my first reply.. I found it already.. Thank you!
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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  13. Jan 1, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    My chains are 20 years old or so but they are similar to glacier chains v-bar twist link
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    I live and work in Yosemite. I have Peerless Z cables and love them. If conditions are right, Rangers will make you apply them do be sure to have something.
    There are places just outside Yose (Mariposa) that rent them.

    Do not get the socks whatever you do. They are useless.
     
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    Thanks a lot. planning to bring my truck to Yosemite this month to just have picture of my truck in snow. heheh
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    I see a lot of 4x4 and 4WD in ditches because of that. Gravity always wins.
    The key word on the 1st line was Snow Tires.

    Flat road is a whole lot different than a mountain road.

    And, cables have their place. But, not the same as chains. Check your clearance.

    Ken in NC
     
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    Im not sure what they mean for tractor. But I would imagine it has something to do with the tread spacing.
    No I would not use those.
    I am not 100% whether or not you cannot use those.
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    Just got to mammoth
    Street is clear
    Snow is coming
    We shall see

    If CHP hassles me for chain, will tell him I am a ProBro and my KO2 are on order so he better watch out :D
     
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