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

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LoneRanger, Jan 17, 2019.

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Feb 8, 2020 #81

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lester said: ↑

Do you have a normal tandem axle set up or something different?
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3 rail chains for the drives, 2 rail for the trailer

Powder Joints, Feb 8, 2020

Powder Joints, Feb 8, 2020

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Feb 8, 2020 #82

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Cattleman84 said: ↑

I'm of the same mind... Repair often, replace when necessary. You can build a complete set of chains for half the cost of buying a set.
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I've repaired cross links before. But only if the rest of the set are looking good. Usually they are pretty much all worn out then they get tossed in a bucket.

InTooDeep, Feb 8, 2020

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Feb 8, 2020 #83

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There are currently trucks sitting on the top of Vail, surrounded by 3' of snow, with more coming.

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Feb 8, 2020 #84

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Cattleman84 said: ↑

I'm of the same mind... Repair often, replace when necessary. You can build a complete set of chains for half the cost of buying a set.
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Exactly right. A good chain tool and a couple of boxes of chain parts will pay for themselves pretty fast. Plus, if you build your own, you get them set up the way you want them.

REO6205, Feb 8, 2020

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Jan 28, 2021 #85

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InTooDeep said: ↑

I go through at least 4 or 5 sets a year running over Donner because stupid ####ing CalTrans make you run chains on wet pavement. I don't have a choice to sit and wait my contract specifies that I have to get there. Yeah that was my choice. So running over and back 3 to 5 times a week I eat chains like candy.
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How many chains do you use? What is required in California?

Hollywoodsaint, Jan 28, 2021

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Jan 28, 2021 #86

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Zer0chick said: ↑

My boss has me carry chains but says never to use them. I drive Oregon/ Washington. I call & tell him it’s maditory chain up, he says keep driving. I just drive :/
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I bet you can drive all night

Hollywoodsaint, Jan 28, 2021

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Jan 28, 2021 #87

InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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Hollywoodsaint said: ↑

How many chains do you use? What is required in California?
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If minimum it is 2 on drives 2 on trailer
maximum is 4 on drives 2 on trailer

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