First chain install, with exciting photo proof !

[ChanceMaster]

Presently in SLC Utah, 12 - 24 inches of snow forcast in the mountains by Sunday night. First time I've ever installed chains. Going to practice a few more times here at the flying j before mondays trip north. Thanks to the helpful driver who checked my work and showed me how to tighten them !

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[dletheridge]

Am I wrong? Don't you have them inside out?

Seriously look at the cross links and the direction that the hooks are that are on the outside of the tire. I was taught that if those links point inwards toward the tire that it rub against the tire and could cause a blow out.

 

[ChanceMaster]

Wow ! That makes perfect sense, I'm going to check it out, glad you saw that and mentioned it. I can't read the Chinese instructions !! Thanks again.

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[Lawrence]

1. Thanks for the post.

2. It's threads like this that remind me what EO is all about. It goes back to the very reason we do what we do. Connecting people to solve problems and to make people a success in this business.

 

[ChanceMaster]

Thanks Lawrence, sentiments are mutual.

Deletheridge : checked both sides, is this photo what you thought was wrong ?

Both sides of truck are like that. Perhaps the angle of original photo was deceiving ? But the above looks correct to me ? Let me know, I'm worried now !

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[Slacktide]

Worry no more, You have them on correctly. Dont forget to have some kind of tensioner on them, ie. bungies, octopuss or spring tensioner. don't need them while practicing but you will want them on there while rolling.

 

[60MPH]

Last pic is correct, I can't tell from the first pic. Really Chinese chains?? Don't use them to long. As others have stated on this site Chinese chains are just for looks not for long term use. And if you feel comfortable running with chains on get some good quality U.S. made chains, yes they will cost more but they are safer and will last longer. When a chain goes it tends to rip up mudflaps, tires, airlines etc. also other peoples equipment

Be safe up there and have fun in da snow.

 

[ChanceMaster]

Worry no more, You have them on correctly. Dont forget to have some kind of tensioner on them, ie. bungies, octopuss or spring tensioner. don't need them while practicing but you will want them on there while rolling.

Good to know..they have some rubber ones at the j here, going to buy then now, thanks.


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[ChanceMaster]

Last pic is correct, I can't tell from the first pic. Really Chinese chains?? Don't use them to long. As others have stated on this site Chinese chains are just for looks not for long term use. And if you feel comfortable running with chains on get some good quality U.S. made chains, yes they will cost more but they are safer and will last longer. When a chain goes it tends to rip up mudflaps, tires, airlines etc. also other peoples equipment

Be safe up there and have fun in da snow.

Thanks for that advice, found some on the net , for dual tires, around 300 bucks . Like always, you get what you pay for. Now the rookie in me can't wait to chain up ! Lol.


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[Slacktide]

Thanks for that advice, found some on the net , for dual tires, around 300 bucks . Like always, you get what you pay for. Now the rookie in me can't wait to chain up ! Lol.


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fear not .... this too shall pass....LOL... once you chain up a few times you will see the benefits of having On-Spot auto chains installed on your truck. I like not getting wet and cold while chaining up, let me flip the switch on my dash. Not to mention just because the chain law is up doesn't mean that they are always needed. I can turn them on and off as needed as opposed to standard chains that you are stuck running them until they tell you that you can take them off.

 

[Slacktide]

The red guard on the right flips up to reveal how I chain... Gotta love technology

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[ChanceMaster]

Slacktide..
Rookie must pay his dues ! BTW your onspot switch looks like it belongs on an Apache attack chopper ! Very nice.

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[ebsprintin]

If don't know if you tried this. Carry a couple extra pieces of 2x4 or 4x4. Place them in front of or behind the inside tires, and roll up onto the blocks. This will jack up the outer tires and make it easier to install the chains evenly. Obviously this isn't a necessity, but it makes the job easier.

eb

 

[bobwg]

I try to keep eye on weather forcast and avoid the areas when the snow is falling and chains will or might be required go another route or take my break and hope they clear the road

 

[Slacktide]

If don't know if you tried this. Carry a couple extra pieces of 2x4 or 4x4. Place them in front of or behind the inside tires, and roll up onto the blocks. This will jack up the outer tires and make it easier to install the chains evenly. Obviously this isn't a necessity, but it makes the job easier.

eb

That works if you are only chaining the outside tire, but it also adds an extra trip into the truck. That will not work if you buy chains meant for dual tires as you are chaining both tires with one set. I have found that draping the chains over the tire evenly and gathering the extra in front and rolling backwards is the easiest for me. By rolling back you are working in front of the tires where there is more room and also if you are chaining on an incline gravity will roll the truck back on the chain with no need for traction. I learned that the hard way, if you are on an incline and try to drive forward onto the chains and there is a lack of traction the tires will spin and toss your evenly laid out chains off and you get to start from step one again. Just a tip from one who has been there.

 

[ebsprintin]

That works if you are only chaining the outside tire, but it also adds an extra trip into the truck. That will not work if you buy chains meant for dual tires as you are chaining both tires with one set. I have found that draping the chains over the tire evenly and gathering the extra in front and rolling backwards is the easiest for me. By rolling back you are working in front of the tires where there is more room and also if you are chaining on an incline gravity will roll the truck back on the chain with no need for traction. I learned that the hard way, if you are on an incline and try to drive forward onto the chains and there is a lack of traction the tires will spin and toss your evenly laid out chains off and you get to start from step one again. Just a tip from one who has been there.

Actually, it's not hard to get to the inside wheels either. The blocks are easy to work around. But then again I lay on the ground to chain the wheels, and a lot of people don't like to do that.

eb

 

[nightcreacher]

you need a double chain for your drives in California.Much harder to install.As said,get 3 bungies to help tighten the chain.

 

[purgoose10]

If your going to Ca and going to chain the inside you need a set of three railers. A couple of bungee straps.

 

[beachbum]

I must be getting old, because I never chain up. If I have to chain up I sit till its clear, that said I will go around storms. I don't play on Ice either, if I can help it because nothing good comes out of playing on a ice skating rink.

 

[zorry]

From the picture on my I-Phone it looks like he did't take his T handle and lock the cam. Anyone on a laptop that can check this important little detail ?