Snow chains Info. What tires do you chain and when?

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  1. Powder Joints

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    Backing off 1 slack adjuster take only a minute.
     
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    I don't chain, but the law requires me to have a set on board, and I have these. They're legal in every state and don't weigh much.

     
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    I have those too they're expensive but well worth it. Chaining is for poor people in areas that allow the socks.
     
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    Do you have a normal tandem axle set up or something different?
     
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    how durable are they? they look to be about twice as expensive as chains, hopefully they last longer
     
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    Keep your chains off dry pavement and wash off with fresh water when done and let dry completely. Keep them under your bunk they will last years
     
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    Chaining is for poor people? I take it you don’t leave the asphalt often. I’d love to see the socks on a logging truck.
     
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    Dry pavement destroys them so I hear. I don't ever chain up, but I keep these on board just in case and to keep the DOT happy.
     
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    i think he meant in areas that allow socks such as interstate and hwy mtn passes. they wouldnt last on a logging truck i can tell you that.
     
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