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Discussion in 'Other News' started by mjd4277, Sep 30, 2020.
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So, a couple winters ago I bought 2 bags of chains (4 chains) for my standard tandem axle 18 wheeler. If I'm reading that right I'm legal in Colorado. "Chain all 4 drive wheels on a tandem drive axle combination". I never plan to chain or run when they're needed but don't I need a set for the trailer too?
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https://www.codot.gov/business/permits/truckpermits/documents-1/csp-tire-chain-requirements
When I was there in the oilfield, we put one chain on the trailer, and one chain on the steer as well. But that was all off-road stuff in the mountains. When they say "four chains", I assume they mean dually chains? I've never put a single chain on a set of duals before.Trucker61016 and 86scotty Thank this. -
Four chains means a single chain on each outside drive tandem tire.
California requires the most chains with four chains on each outside drive tandem tire in addition to drag chains (chains placed on outside trailer tandem tires) with there being no preference on whether chains are placed on the forward or rear most tires.
Oregon requires drag chains when chains are required.
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I’ve never had to chain so I’m ignorant on that. But to me it seems that a drag chain on a trailer would do no good since it is just freewheeling and there is no tractive torque being pushed through them causing them to dig in. I’m I missing the theory?
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Yep, On the trailer it only makes sense that it’s for digging in while braking.
I think I’ll invest in a third pair this year. I never know where I might be.650cat425, Trucker61016, SmallPackage and 2 others Thank this. -
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Any four tires can be chained on the drive axle in Colorado. You can do all four wheel ends with singles, or you can chain both duals on a single axle. You don't need drag chains on the trailer.
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