Snow chains

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Starline, Dec 3, 2012.

  1. kloy

    kloy Bobtail Member

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    so when u have chains on do they go beyond their job? i mean other then getting you outta bad conditions and being required, do they boost ur over all safety? meaning while their on is it possible to have a higher chance of not slideing around? when ur on snow/ice and being safe doin your thing is it harder to have a mistake? so when i got chains on can i relax alittle bit more? r they like a powerful thing to have or just a tool thats used for winter. do ya know what im tryin to get at? thx couldnt really get my question out there with just one way of askin...
     
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  3. Starline

    Starline Medium Load Member

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    Yep you're right...


    If I run out west, I'll put them on the 3rd lift axle.... all I have to do is drop the axle when I need to.
    But in all reality, I most likely would need them other then to have them on hand in case DOT checks for them.
    Besides you cannot run if the chain law is in effect with a OD load.

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  4. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Your inbox is full driver lol
     
  5. Caterpillar Cowboy

    Caterpillar Cowboy Heavy Load Member

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    After you throw chains on for the first time I bet you'll be able to answer all of these questions yourself.
     
  6. kloy

    kloy Bobtail Member

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    yep just finished my day in in oregon. i thought they worked out alot, but ima have to put in some more days i guess
     
  7. Starline

    Starline Medium Load Member

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    I've gotten stuck in mud in my back yard two times over the past 6 yrs and I used my tire chains to get out without having to pay for a wrecker.
     
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