Tire Chains

Woodcutter · December 17, 2007

I want to order a set of tire chains for my truck. I have the stock P265/70R17 tires. The best price I've found so far is $81 per set delivered from vulcantire.com. This is for the V-bar snow & ice chains. I want a decent pair for going off pavement this year.

Does anyone have any feedback or suggestions?

SAK · December 18, 2007

I am interested to hear what you finally decide. I have heard that it is good to have the diamond type chains to prevent sliding sideways (more applicable to slow speed or off-road special situations). The standard ladder type chains are not as good in that case.

I was hoping to find a good pair of chains that I could use for snow/ice as well as in off-road emergency conditions.

Vulcan's tire comparison table is interesting: Vulcan's chain comparison

Let us know what you decide.

Woodcutter · December 18, 2007

I was hoping to find a good pair of chains that I could use for snow/ice as well as in off-road emergency conditions.

Vulcan's tire comparison table is interesting: Vulcan's chain comparison

Let us know what you decide.

Will do. I probably won't be getting these until after some credit card bills are paid (dam@ Christmas shopping!). The diamond-type chains are priced a bit higher than what I'd like to pay for a pair.

Nytemare · December 18, 2007

The Quik Grip RP would be my choice.

Good off road use, good in ice and snow, and hard to remove and install...that means harder to come off accidentally.

Raymond Lowe · December 18, 2007

I recommend going with a commercial V-bar with cam-lock side rails, especially for off-roading. They have serious bite and will stand up well for the money.

adz55 · December 28, 2007

When I bought my truck they made me sign a waiver that said that I wouldn't use metal snow chains, and if I did any damaged caused by chains wouldn't be covered. They said something about approved chains. Does anyone know about this? Where I live chains are sometimes legally required (4x4's have to HAVE them, if not use them).

Woodcutter · December 28, 2007

When I bought my truck they made me sign a waiver that said that I wouldn't use metal snow chains, and if I did any damaged caused by chains wouldn't be covered.

This is a new one to me. I can't see why there would be any problems running a set for the rear tires, outside of not having them installed or tightened properly.