Automatic Tire Chains... Anyone else seen this?

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Hurryupandwait, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    They've been around for years. Fire department I used to run with had them back in 2005-06 range. So hopefully they have a good model out and the kinks worked out by now.
     
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  3. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Oh, you mean that deep snow that means you should be parked until the storm passes and the roads get cleared off?
     
  4. nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    Parkings an option? I'd be waiting awhile lately in bc if I didn't want to drive in the snow.
     
  5. camionneur

    camionneur Road Train Member

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    That is some James Bond stuff right there, not always legal though.
     
  6. TexasTailTwister

    TexasTailTwister Bobtail Member

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    Q9: Are ONSPOT chains approved in states with chain control areas?

    A: Yes. ONSPOT is acknowledged as a single set of chains in all states with chain control areas.
     
  7. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Badump chhhh
     
  8. Dragon88

    Dragon88 Light Load Member

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    They've been around for at least 10 years. In no way would these get you up the Coq, so learn how to chain up, or stay off the road till spring
     
  9. TexasTailTwister

    TexasTailTwister Bobtail Member

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    feel better? LOL They are the same as a single, nothing more and nothing less.
     
  10. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Sanders seem like they would be nice to have. All the times they have us chain up for slush or moderately slick packed snow. It seems like the worst/frequent encounters on the road for slick spots isn't in the chain up "zones".
     
  11. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    FYI they have been around and in use for the last 30y not 10.
    Trucks in that video are Mercedes SK,production off those stopped in the 80's
     
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