Question about chains and laws requiring them.

I think each cable maker has their own fastener design, but the idea is roughly the same as on conventional tire chains. If you plan on using tire cables make sure you verify in writing what each state you will use them in accepts as adequate tire cables. CO seems to be the most strict about what size cables meet CO standards.

Also, California is screwball with regards to tire socks, and possibly tire cables. CA had 2 levels of "chain law". 1) Minimum Chains and 2) Maximum chains. If you use tire socks any level of chains required is a Maximum Chain event for you. Minimum Chain in CA is one drive axle and one trailer axle must be chained (or suitable alternative). Maximum Chain in CA means at least 4 drive wheels and one trailer axle must be chained. For users of Tire Socks, and possibly Tire Chains, any declaration of chains required becomes a Max Chain event for you. I got turned around on Donner in a Min Chain situation when the CA employee checking my tire socks said "since you are running socks you have to cover the axles like a Max Chain event." You will not be allowed to add chains on the spot. You will be forced to turn around and go to the back of the line to install more traction devices. It's CA. It doesn't have to make sense and CA doesn't care if you agree or like their "laws". If they claim you have to keep your right thumb in your left ear while in CA, you either do it or risk a fine, or abandon CA. I can endure never going to CA again.

 

Yes although they don't have the cam lock feature. Same concept on installing. The only thing I do different, is after you hang them on the tires and pull forward to attach the bottom links.. With cables I back up instead of pull forward because the cables are so light, pulling forward tends to spin the cables onto the ground then u have to start all over again.

 

you can put 4 singles on all your drive tires and 2 singles on your trailer but you can use dual on two of your drives and two singles i hate dual chains annoying AF