CHAINS on wheels...

I just bought two pairs of singles at the local Kenworth dealer for $89 out the door, tax included. I've had the best luck buying chains at dealers here in the PNW. They seem to have them in stock at prices less than half of what the truck stops charge. For under $130 for a full set of six singles, I'm not messing with used chains.

 

I had to go to Portland a few years ago. I couldn't believe the conditions that required chains! A ran quite a few miles in the morning without, but once day came up, I played the game. But to be honest, at home the states would have been pretreating and laying down a ton of salt.

 

Portland , and Oregon in general sucks for clearing its roads. Basically chain up all four outside drives, and two outer tires of the trailer, either axle. And also carry 2 "3-railer" chains in case California requires you chain all tires of one of your drive axles. And of course it helps to have a couple of extra singles in case one breaks. Basically a rule of thumb I use is if you have to chain up it's probably too ##### anyways. But it's a handy skill to have if you're stuck in Reno and really need to get through Donner. Just DO NOT go over 30 mph with them on, and get them TIGHT.

 

I realize this post was a year ago but really?? Pretty sure there's usually more snow on the top of the Mtns! Lol

 

What does that have to do with them doing their jobs and plowing the whole road at the same time? LOL


SMH