[ARCHIVED THREAD] - snow chains

Posted: 11/14/2009 8:19:33 PM EDT

I was in some deep snow today up in the mountains and was wondering if anyone has tried putting chains on front left and rear right. I have no reason for this other than a curiousity( I put both on the front for steering). Just wondering if anyone has done this before.

Posted: 11/14/2009 8:50:25 PM EDT

[#1]

It don't sound like you can do that in this state but I could be wrong. Looks like you can do it on a trailer.
Check this site out. http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&staticNav=MinChainReqs

Posted: 11/14/2009 9:01:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Unless your diffs are locked, this sounds like a recipe for disaster. And if your diffs are locked, this sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Posted: 11/15/2009 7:35:22 AM EDT

[#3]

Your better off with two sets or if you have a 4X4 sometimes it's better to put them on the front. I've seen log trucks chained up in front just so they could steer.

Posted: 11/15/2009 7:52:39 AM EDT

[#4]

If the conditions require chains you should take the extra time/effort to chain up all four wheels.

Yeah, I know, nice shiny new chains.

Posted: 11/16/2009 10:00:43 AM EDT

[#5]

I have run a single chain on left rear a few times.
once in a while, a fuel truck driver will be seen with a single wheel chained up.
Helps some, if you have a locker on that axle.
more chains are definitely BETTER. I carry 4 in my pickup, but seldom use them all.

Posted: 11/28/2009 9:08:41 AM EDT

[#6]

drove a jeep with a Detroit locker up front and a spool out back in ice

chains on the front where required to turn and the back to keep strait

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