Best Chains for the Money....or Maybe Socks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Blind Driver, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    The company truck is needing chains. I'll be running I90 from Sioux Falls to Spokane so they'll get used a bit.

    Are there different kinds of chains? Such as a square cut? I only used round chains and got less traction.

    Is anyone running socks?
     
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  3. Upright

    Upright Medium Load Member

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    Stay away from socks. They are only rated for 25 mph. Easy to put on though. I myself dont trust them. Its only Sept. You still have a long ways. Maybe youd change your mind bout running 90 by then. Hahaha.
     
  4. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    It's
    It's going to be my regular run
     
  5. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Chains, no socks. And chains are chains pretty much, it just depends on how much and where you use them. California likes them on wet roads apparently, so they'll be no good sooner.
     
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  6. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    IMO, the best chains are Trygg. They have a lightweight chain that is very strong and durable. The lightweight ones mean the driver can't be a lead-foot and spin or they will get broken, but I have used them extensively both on- and off-road up to 140,000 lbs.
    http://www.trygg.no/us/truck-bus,dc73.html
     
  7. Confused

    Confused Light Load Member

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    I carry both the chains and socks.
    Socks are mainly for me to get out if I'm spinning wheels. Chains for traveling down the road.
     
  8. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I agree with not4hire. I've tried cheap ones, and Kinedyne's that come in plastic pails. When under stress they pull apart where the cross chains are folded onto the outer chain. The Trygg's are welded.
     
  9. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    8mm triple tryggs. Those are the only ones most loggers use. Triples may be heavier and a little harder to put on than singles but my logic is why put 4 chains on when you can put 2 on for the same effect.
     
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  10. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Don't be absurd.





    We shut down the highways when they get wet.
     
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  11. striker

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    Pewagg has new ones made in Colorado, of special high tensile steel designed for long distance running, thicker, and heavier than regular chains.
     
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