Never Used Chains Before..

[old-chevy-dude]

I've never used chains, but we are going up to the mountains for the coming T-Day weekend..

 

I haven't got my off-road wheels and tires yet, and the CHP is recommending chains for going up Big Bear.

 

honestly I doubt I'll need them, but as a "just in case"

 

are these type any good?

 

http://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Chevro...leid=2010205408

 

 

 

 

oh yeah it's a 2010 Avalanche 4x4..

[uchi]

ive never used chains but those look pretty cool. all the chains ive ever seen interlock in the middle aswell. although i dont see those moving too much.

[dennismc]

if you havent picked a set up yet, check out SCC Super Z LT Chains I've had a set for over 12 years that I've used on last two trucks,

They are designed for close clearance vehicles S.E.A Class S which is what you have, The're well made and easy to put on and off.

[old-chevy-dude]

if you havent picked a set up yet, check out SCC Super Z LT Chains I've had a set for over 12 years that I've used on last two trucks,

They are designed for close clearance vehicles S.E.A Class S which is what you have, The're well made and easy to put on and off.

 

 

seems the only Reseller for them in my area is NAPA and I called, the NAPA rep said that they are not designed to fit over the 275/55 R20 tires..

[dennismc]

I went to SCC's website they show ZT-751 for the Super Z LT, and Z-583 for standard Z chain for 275/55/20.

[desrtrat]

is the CHP recommending chains with a 4X4? i know most times going up to Big Bear and Wright Wood there not required on 4X4. but the way the weather has been i would take then along just in case it gets bad this weekend. weather service is calling for sub freezing temps possible for the next few nights..

 

good luck, have fun...

[old-chevy-dude]

is the CHP recommending chains with a 4X4? i know most times going up to Big Bear and Wright Wood there not required on 4X4. but the way the weather has been i would take then along just in case it gets bad this weekend. weather service is calling for sub freezing temps possible for the next few nights..

 

good luck, have fun...

 

 

the CHP always recommends.. my issue is that I have on the pavement princess 20" OEM street wheels and tires.. they are in no way designed for snow and ice, hell the ass end of the truck breaks free in rain..

 

I want to get some 17" off-Road Wheels and Tires, just not in the finances right now, gonna be another 2 months, gotta take care of the xmas stuff for the wee-one.. so Chains are a safe bet "just-in-case" necessity..

[rockcrusherrevived]

the shorter the profile is the easier it will spin. there is more traction with a smaller rim

 

is the CHP recommending chains with a 4X4? i know most times going up to Big Bear and Wright Wood there not required on 4X4. but the way the weather has been i would take then along just in case it gets bad this weekend. weather service is calling for sub freezing temps possible for the next few nights..

 

good luck, have fun...

 

 

the CHP always recommends.. my issue is that I have on the pavement princess 20" OEM street wheels and tires.. they are in no way designed for snow and ice, hell the ass end of the truck breaks free in rain..

 

I want to get some 17" off-Road Wheels and Tires, just not in the finances right now, gonna be another 2 months, gotta take care of the xmas stuff for the wee-one.. so Chains are a safe bet "just-in-case" necessity..

 

[kdrchuck]

I use chains. Off road and rarely on road. I would not recommend what you have there for anything off road. They definitly would not be my "just in case" choice. Might be good for commuting. I would reccomend a medium or heavy duty twist link if you will be off road. Square link if it is highway. IDK what you are getting into.

 

This is the first site I have looked at but they have a good selection and this nice chart.

 

http://tirechain.com/Truck-Tire-Chain-Rating.htm

 

Tirechains.com

 

These are mine. I've had them on 3 trucks over 10 years and USED them. Priceless when you need them.

[uchi]

ios there a draw back to running chains just in case? if youre worried i say you buy them, put them on, as long as you dont hit pavement youll be fine. and from the sounds of this area you wont see any black top so throw them on and be safe

[old-chevy-dude]

yes sir I am a aware of that..

 

only reason the truck has the 20's is that is what it came with.. believe me as soon as money allows they will disappear.. Trucks with over size wheels is just stupid to me.. 4x4's should have tall side walls, not low profile rubber bands..

 

don't even get me started on the phucktards around here with 26", 28", 30" wheels with 25 series tires on their F150's, Rams, Silverados, Escalades. etc.. Got a retard parent at my daughters school with a F250 Diesel on 30" Spinners.. I just wanna slap some sense into him...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the shorter the profile is the easier it will spin. there is more traction with a smaller rim

 

is the CHP recommending chains with a 4X4? i know most times going up to Big Bear and Wright Wood there not required on 4X4. but the way the weather has been i would take then along just in case it gets bad this weekend. weather service is calling for sub freezing temps possible for the next few nights..

 

good luck, have fun...

 

 

the CHP always recommends.. my issue is that I have on the pavement princess 20" OEM street wheels and tires.. they are in no way designed for snow and ice, hell the ass end of the truck breaks free in rain..

 

I want to get some 17" off-Road Wheels and Tires, just not in the finances right now, gonna be another 2 months, gotta take care of the xmas stuff for the wee-one.. so Chains are a safe bet "just-in-case" necessity..

 

 

[old-chevy-dude]

ios there a draw back to running chains just in case? if youre worried i say you buy them, put them on, as long as you dont hit pavement youll be fine. and from the sounds of this area you wont see any black top so throw them on and be safe

 

 

the "just in case" is they will be in the truck, "just in case" the CHP tells me I need them, or I decided the drive is to slippery..

 

 

for the most part we should be on-road, we aren't going up for anything but some sled play for my kid, she's never seen snow, and I drove a Chrysler 300c for the past 6 years, I wouldn't take it to snow covered roads, it was too low, and a show car, I wasn't interested in cracking my fascia, or anything else.

 

Now I have the 4x4 and promised her that we would use it for this purpose (snow play, camping, etc) it's why I bought it instead of another car.

[rockcrusherrevived]

LOL the manual says to not use 20's off road

 

yes sir I am a aware of that..

 

only reason the truck has the 20's is that is what it came with.. believe me as soon as money allows they will disappear.. Trucks with over size wheels is just stupid to me.. 4x4's should have tall side walls, not low profile rubber bands..

 

don't even get me started on the phucktards around here with 26", 28", 30" wheels with 25 series tires on their F150's, Rams, Silverados, Escalades. etc.. Got a retard parent at my daughters school with a F250 Diesel on 30" Spinners.. I just wanna slap some sense into him...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the shorter the profile is the easier it will spin. there is more traction with a smaller rim

 

is the CHP recommending chains with a 4X4? i know most times going up to Big Bear and Wright Wood there not required on 4X4. but the way the weather has been i would take then along just in case it gets bad this weekend. weather service is calling for sub freezing temps possible for the next few nights..

 

good luck, have fun...

 

 

the CHP always recommends.. my issue is that I have on the pavement princess 20" OEM street wheels and tires.. they are in no way designed for snow and ice, hell the ass end of the truck breaks free in rain..

 

I want to get some 17" off-Road Wheels and Tires, just not in the finances right now, gonna be another 2 months, gotta take care of the xmas stuff for the wee-one.. so Chains are a safe bet "just-in-case" necessity..

 

 

 

 

[old-chevy-dude]

yes, which is why it is completely and utterly stupid that the truck was sold with 20" wheels in the first place..

 

but alas it was a 2010 left over, I didn't get a choice on the wheels, but I shall correct that error in short order.

 

LOL the manual says to not use 20's off road

[rockcrusherrevived]

just another loop hole for GM to get out of doing warranty work

 

yes, which is why it is completely and utterly stupid that the truck was sold with 20" wheels in the first place..

 

but alas it was a 2010 left over, I didn't get a choice on the wheels, but I shall correct that error in short order.

 

LOL the manual says to not use 20's off road