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Snow Chains - Recommendations, Where to Buy?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Buell, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. Jan 5, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    Buell

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    This is probably an odd topic for me to ask about but being from SoCal we usually don't get a ton of snow but with the up and coming storms and 'El Nino' I figured I'd be more safe than sorry.

    I have a 2011 4x4 with 285/75R16 Wrangler Duratracs but I've been told even with that, that Highway Patrol closes the roads up to the mountains if you don't have the proper chains.

    Anyway, I was looking for recommendations on chains and where to buy them. I'm trying to go up to the mountains this weekend, so Amazon Prime would be PERFECT! but I don't the first thing about them. And should I get two sets or just one set? I feel like a n00b (Newb) - with this sadly.
     
  2. Jan 6, 2016 at 8:29 AM
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    Nothing? No advice? :boink:
     
  3. Jan 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    tirechains.com I prefer the diamond version. One set for the rear. Toyota doesn't recommend chains on the front.
     
  4. Jan 6, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    Thanks! exactly what I was looking for!
     
  5. Jan 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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    If you use 1.25" wheel spacers you can run chains in front.
     
  7. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:21 PM
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    They should let you through with 4wd or awd with at least all season tires...
    It wouldn't hurt to have chains ready to to go but I almost guarantee you'll never need them esp going up to big bear or Mtn high.

    Have fun in the snow!
     
  8. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    Since we had some rain the past couple days those roads actually have R2 chain controls. I'm sure once the plow it it'll drop to R1
     
  9. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    Amazon. That's where I purchased mine from. Best of all, if you don't use them, Amazon will accept your return less the return shipping cost, which was only about $10 for me.
     
  10. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:35 PM
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    I've never had to use chains on my 4wd on a paved, plowed road. But you're required to carry them here too, more weight over the rear axel I guess.
     
  11. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:53 PM
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    Also remember to weigh down the truck bed when driving in snow. Sandbags are best, but you can use anything as long as it gives sufficient downward force to help with traction. Large jugs of water, cinder blocks, etc.
     
  12. Jan 7, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Thanks guys for the advice!
     

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