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?
Best Chains for the Money....or Maybe Socks
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Blind Driver, Sep 1, 2015.
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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.
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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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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.
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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. -
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.
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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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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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