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2015 Silverado - Tire chains on 20" wheels

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xelli Enthusiast

xelli

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While I like the look of those, I was afraid they'd scratch my wheels.

 

Good point.

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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I have no idea. I don't expect to use chains unless I'm really in tough spot - like a foot or more of snow, so I was thinking I need real chains.

 

I might look at the cables though.

Last May, I went up to the Big Bear, CA area, and it just happen to snow that weekend. Going through the pass on CA-138 past Wrightwood, chains were not required with 6" of snow, BUT they barely had 3" up near Big Bear on CA-38 and CHP mandated that everyone, 4x4s included, have their chains on. I was turned around at the check point to go get a set. It was either chance CHP catching me up there without chains and get fined $400-800, or go get the chains ($70), put them on and make it to my destination. I have yet to find a set for my 2015 Silverado. Looking at making that trip again this coming weekend.

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Last May, I went up to the Big Bear, CA area, and it just happen to snow that weekend. Going through the pass on CA-138 past Wrightwood, chains were not required with 6" of snow, BUT they barely had 3" up near Big Bear on CA-38 and CHP mandated that everyone, 4x4s included, have their chains on. I was turned around at the check point to go get a set. It was either chance CHP catching me up there without chains and get fined $400-800, or go get the chains ($70), put them on and make it to my destination. I have yet to find a set for my 2015 Silverado. Looking at making that trip again this coming weekend.

We will be up there this weekend as well, and will be carrying this set I got from eTrailer http://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Glacier/PW2028C.html

 

Doesn't look like we will need them based on the forecast but you never know.

xelli Enthusiast

xelli

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If you get the chance, snap a picture of the wheels with the chains (cables) mounted.

 

I'm still in amazement I own a truck that I can't just put on any ol' pair of real chains that fit.

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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If you get the chance, snap a picture of the wheels with the chains (cables) mounted.

 

I'm still in amazement I own a truck that I can't just put on any ol' pair of real chains that fit.

If I end up using mine, I'll snap a quick photo.

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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We will be up there this weekend as well, and will be carrying this set I got from eTrailer http://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Glacier/PW2028C.html

 

Doesn't look like we will need them based on the forecast but you never know.

Yeah, hoping to not need the ones that I just picked up from Wal-Mart, so I can turn around and get a set of Glaciers again. Liked the set that I got last year for my old truck.

 

Larry,

I'll be up in Forest Falls along Valley of the Falls Rd, at Forest Home. Maybe we'll see each other up there. We usually hit the In-N-Out (on 5th(?), just north off CA-210) on the way home on Sunday.

crewl1 Enthusiast

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If you get the chance, snap a picture of the wheels with the chains (cables) mounted.

 

I'm still in amazement I own a truck that I can't just put on any ol' pair of real chains that fit.

Will take a pic if we use them

 

Yeah, hoping to not need the ones that I just picked up from Wal-Mart, so I can turn around and get a set of Glaciers again. Liked the set that I got last year for my old truck.

 

Larry,

I'll be up in Forest Falls along Valley of the Falls Rd, at Forest Home. Maybe we'll see each other up there. We usually hit the In-N-Out (on 5th(?), just north off CA-210) on the way home on Sunday.

We rented a different place this time since the one we usually get was not available so not sure exactly where it is.

We have the grand kids so will probably be at one of the tubing spots at either end of town Saturday depending which is closer.

Will keep an eye out for you.

Safe travels.

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crewl1 Enthusiast

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Fortunately/unfortunately I did not need to use the chains on this trip as the weather was nice and the roads were clear so I don't have any pics, sorry.

 

@Ravenkeeper I saw a bunch of Silverados but no black ones like yours.

Our place was up Sheephorn Drive off Moonridge in a very steep area so if it had snowed I would have needed the chains for sure.

My factory Goodyear SRA's didn't inspire much confidence in some of the icy patches.

Had a great time, hope your trip was good.

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

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Fortunately/unfortunately I did not need to use the chains on this trip as the weather was nice and the roads were clear so I don't have any pics, sorry.

 

@Ravenkeeper I saw a bunch of Silverados but no black ones like yours.

Our place was up Sheephorn Drive off Moonridge in a very steep area so if it had snowed I would have needed the chains for sure.

My factory Goodyear SRA's didn't inspire much confidence in some of the icy patches.

Had a great time, hope your trip was good.

You were in Big Bear, itself, and I was on the other side of the mountain, in Forest Falls. Had a good weekend, only major excitement was trying to figure out how a westbound motorist got their minivan between the guard rails on CA-210, near the CA-18 junction, nose against the eastbound rail and the tail against the westbound rail. Got some great hiking in, and rode the zip line.

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