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Where to buy chains?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by orphan andy, Jan 8, 2012.

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  1. Jan 8, 2012 #1
    orphan andy

    orphan andy Light Load Member

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    What's the best place to buy chains? Will consider used.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2012 #2
    Oscar the KW

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    What kind of chains? Tire chains or chains for load securement?
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2012 #3
    blackw900

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    If you're talking about tire chains....Try a truck supply house. That will be cheaper than buying them at a truckstop.

    The larger question that needs to be addressed here is "When to buy them?"

    I always buy my chains in the "off" season because they're way cheaper then....Food for thought.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2012 #4
    orphan andy

    orphan andy Light Load Member

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    Whoops, tire chains.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2012 #5
    otherhalftw

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    If you're buying used chains...not in the bag...better make sure they are the right size!

    Most drivers really like the practice of putting them on....have fun!
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2012 #6
    blanco

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    Chains on tires? whats that for? /sarcasm

    Southeastern ftw!!
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2012 #7
    otherhalftw

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    That is how they get the "rumble strips" into the asphalt!:biggrin_25524:
     
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    striker Thanks this.
  10. Jan 9, 2012 #8
    HISPEED428

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    White Mountain Chain.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2012 #9
    orphan andy

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    Thanks, will check wmc



    2) i guess the other question is, you would need at least 4 chains? One for each drive wheel on a 6x4 tractor UNLESS you have diff locks for both axles? Not the inter-axle lock, but actual diff-locks that lock both sides of each axle together?
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2012 #10
    Krooser

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    Each state has it's own requirements for the minimum number of chains you must carry.
     
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