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tire chains

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by conjuntoron, Dec 29, 2014.

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  1. Dec 30, 2014 #31
    conjuntoron

    conjuntoron Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the replies everyone. Learning as I go and enjoying it.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2014 #32
    conjuntoron

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    I've only been driving for 3 months. This is my first winter. Chains weren't covered or even mentioned in my training. I learned of the chain law in WY and bought a set of 2. Haven't had to use them yet. I do appreciate the drivers that offer advice to new drivers in the industry, unlike the ones that would rather talk them down. Actually, I SHOULD be driving a commercial vehicle and learning as I go, gaining the much needed experience. Thanks anyway.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2014 #33
    striker

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    Yep, 5 months to go
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2014 #34
    striker

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    knock on wood, I haven't had to put mine on yet this winter, me thinks that will change in the next 3 weeks
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2014 #35
    Lepton1

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    Two chains, as in one bag of chains? You bought them or did your company buy them? If you are a company driver the company should supply chains and for you free of charge.

    Two chains isn't legal. Some states require chains for six tires plus two spare.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2014 #36
    conjuntoron

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    Yes I bought one bag set of two, from what the WY law required. I didn't even know about the law until I was in WY and saw the signs posted. You're right, in other states they do require more. And the company did reimburse me. I always make sure of that, and the chains are not cheap. Thanks for the info.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2014 #37
    oldpimarine

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    A good cordless drill and a box of 1 1/2 drywall screws...... Do states require the inner tire to be chained or just the outside tire? Or both?
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2014 #38
    double yellow

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    California requires all 4 outers, 2 inners, & 2 staggered on the trailer outers
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2015 #39
    knuckledragger

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    What's the drill and screws for?
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2015 #40
    Hammer166

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    very_close_up_of_front_tire.jpg


    :biggrin_255:
     
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