Tire chains type to carry on the truck?

Those are the only chains worth buying IMO. Luckily in these parts they don't force you to chain on dry pavement.

 

You know what I hate is pulling over for the chain up right before they lift the requirement. Then you start going down the road and see no reason for them and people are flying by without them....

 

BC Chain-up regs...
Pain in the posterior CVSE, will shut you down if tractor does not have correct type & number of chains!
In BC, its permissible use cable chains on steering and trailer axles only. Drivers require real chains.

 

I recently had to buy a set of chains for my new truck and decided to go the "cheaper but they look ok to me" route with Quality Corp 7mm cam link chains, at $150 per pair. You can find them on Amazon, but the same guy/business who seems to be the major retailer of these in the US has an even bigger presence on ebay. And a 5 star reputation there. Or maybe you can get them at a better price at some of the brick and mortar outlets mentioned earlier in this thread?

I did look at Pewag chains for close to 2X the price, and some others for even more than that. But I've decided that, as an O/O, I'm going to subscribe to the policy that if you have to put on chains, you're likely doing something wrong. And will actively avoid going anyplace where I actually have to use them. However I do sympathize with company drivers, who are often given much less choice about when and where they are going to drive.

 

I’ve had a set of Sox for like 5 years now. I’ve used them a few times on the road and 2x to get around in parking lots. I don’t generally run in areas that they are required so mostly just to be legal. On the plus side they are light weight and clean. Worth every penny in my opinion. If I drive i had to throw iron all the time in the winter, 1. I would get some real chains, 2. I would do something different for a living.

 

if you ever happen to tear up your sox and rip holes in them. dont throw them away . they work as great edge protectors under a tarp for sharp stuff. you can stretch them over corners and other stuff. that is what my sox are doing now. good to see someone got more use out of them then me ! mine were retired to edge protection duty after a couple uses.

 

Buy quality chains... Would not buy online unless you have seen them in person or have a trusted driver that has used them.
Don't forget to get chain tightener tool if it doesn't come with chains.
Also you need good selection of rubber straps and 4 octopus. Big long screwdriver comes in handy sometimes.
Waterproof rain pants and water proof gloves make life bearable installing chains.
Always fit new chains to your truck before going on trip, making sure they fit.
If your not familiar with chaining up, practice at home terminal will save endless aggravation when chaining up on the road.
If your going into dock or short distance they don't need to be tight. Set of singles on one axel will suffice.
Most important running chains on the road is to keep them tight.
After putting last set on drive a few feet and retighten.
Drive another 20 feet and retighten.
DO NOT depend on rubber straps to keep chains tight, they will not!
Check chains frequently retighten as required.
Suggest 20 mph or 30 kmh maximum speed.

 

F cancer. Wishing you back on 18.