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Autosock vs normal tire chains

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by cardinals1970, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. Apr 5, 2014 #1
    cardinals1970

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    Just wondering who may have used the autosock instead of the regular tire chains and how does the autosock compare as far as traction to chains
     

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  3. Apr 5, 2014 #2
    nightgunner

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    Living here in the Rockies, and having chained up more than I can count in just the last week! I have never even heard of them till now....

    I am not certain that they would even pass Colorado chain laws.
     
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    sazook

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    If I'm not mistaken Colorado was the first state to approve them for use in lieu of chains a few years ago.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2014 #4
    nightgunner

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    Really? Wow I did not know that. See you can learn something new every day!

    I just did a little research on it. yep approved for the last 3 years. Pardon my ignorance.

    I would be interested to see how well they work, I hate those stupid chains!
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2014 #5
    baby

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    I read a report in them that they work BETTER than chains
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2014 #6
    cardinals1970

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    I talked to one guy that runs 70 over the Rockies and he had no complaints and said they were much easier to put on. I was just looking for other opinions was thinking about getting them for next winter.
     
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    Boy Howdey

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    Where can we buy them?
     
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    socal

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    You cannot run Autosock on dry roads per their website. Anyone that chains regularly knows they have chain law up and the road is snow free for 5-8 miles. This causes premature wear and breakage on regular chains.
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2014 #9
    tucker

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    They look like panty hose, now to find me a fat woman
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2014 #10
    cardinals1970

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    From Autosock.com you can get them at the Iowa 80 group in Walcott, IA
     
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