Waitin' for the snow!

Doggie Daddy · Sep 16, 2012

EasyDoesIt said:
Other than putting chains on a 1958 Chevy about 45 years ago I have never chained up a truck but this is how I would do it. Put a block under each inside tire and drive onto it then chain up. Drive off and re-tighten. Pick up wood and go.

Won't work, as they are dual tire sets covering both inner and outer tires.

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purgoose10 · Sep 16, 2012

Doggie Daddy said:
Won't work, as they are dual tire sets covering both inner and outer tires.

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Not trying to be smart but those are called "Three Railers".

EasyDoesIt · Sep 16, 2012

Doggie Daddy said:
Won't work, as they are dual tire sets covering both inner and outer tires.

Another option may be to lay the the chains out in front of the tires and cut a hardwood 2x4 to fit between the cross links. As for myself I listen to the weather and park.

RETIDEPXE · Sep 16, 2012

I recall my research on chaining up required only one tire on each side on a single axle, am I wrong on this?.

AS far as the auto chains, I like the idea, especially when one might find themselves in the middle of a circle on ramp (or anywhere for that matter), and when you least expect it, the rears break loose on black ice. I vaguely recall a driver's testimony to this effect and the flip of the switch saved 'em.

cheri1122 · Sep 16, 2012

Paul: If the automatic feature can put the chains on, can't it tighten them too?
Maybe Caffees will respond, as they have [or had] them.

paullud · Sep 16, 2012

RETIDEPXE said:
I recall my research on chaining up required only one tire on each side on a single axle, am I wrong on this?.

AS far as the auto chains, I like the idea, especially when one might find themselves in the middle of a circle on ramp (or anywhere for that matter), and when you least expect it, the rears break loose on black ice. I vaguely recall a driver's testimony to this effect and the flip of the switch saved 'em.

The reaction time of the driver combined with the time it takes to engage would add up to seconds, I hope they wouldn't use that obvious lie as a testimony.

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paullud · Sep 16, 2012

cheri1122 said:
Paul: If the automatic feature can put the chains on, can't it tighten them too?
Maybe Caffees will respond, as they have [or had] them.

No there is no way to tighten them, they consist of several lengths of chains that spin on a wheel next to your tires. Just go to this site and there is a video of them being used. http://www.insta-chain.com/ Notice in this video how they are driving very slowly and in very shallow snow and dry pavement.

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zorry · Sep 16, 2012

If faster,or deeper snow,it'd be hard to see how they work.
When you use them speed should not be a large concern.

usafk9 · Sep 17, 2012

paullud said:
The reaction time of the driver combined with the time it takes to engage would add up to seconds, I hope they wouldn't use that obvious lie as a testimony.

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Why would you say that's an obvious lie? Again, based on your experience with them? Or is it because you watched their demonstration video?

paullud · Sep 17, 2012

zorry said:
If faster,or deeper snow,it'd be hard to see how they work.
When you use them speed should not be a large concern.

That's exactly my point, they are good for moving around in parking lots that were recently plowed or if there was only a few inches of snow fall. If you are on a public road you have a duty as a responsible citizen and professional driver to be moving at a reasonable speed to prevent accidents. If everyone else is moving at 30mph and you are only able to move at 15mph, that can become a big problem.

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zorry · Sep 17, 2012

If traffic is moving safely at 30 mph,I'll be moving at 30 mph.
If you're filming,you better slow down to be able to see what is happening.
At 30 mph it'd just be a blurr.

zorry · Sep 17, 2012

The Caffee's,and others,have used them in the last year or two.
I'm out of this until we hear how they really work.
Not how we hope they'll work.
Not how we think they'll work.

Let's hear how they really work.

dabluzman1 · Sep 17, 2012

paullud said:
If you are on a public road you have a duty as a responsible citizen and professional driver to be moving at a reasonable speed to prevent accidents. If everyone else is moving at 30mph and you are only able to move at 15mph, that can become a big problem.

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Thats exactly what I will tell the CHIP officer when he asks me why I was doing 70 when its posted 55 for trucks.

dabluzman1 · Sep 17, 2012

Did I ever mention that we have automatic chains on our truck ( I know I have ). Well, I got to tell ya, when I slow down like I am pulling over to a chain up area, when I get to 20 or 25mph and push the button, the chains deploy a lot faster than any truck that has to continue to a dead stop to have its chains mounted. I swear its true. Yeppers.

zorry · Sep 17, 2012

I was thinking a few seconds to react and activate is better than looking for a spot and spending 20-30 minutes hanging iron.
But ,I hear you have heated seats,so if you stop to help a friend chain up you can get comfortable pretty quick.

Does your wife like those seats ?

paullud · Sep 17, 2012

dabluzman1 said:
Thats exactly what I will tell the CHIP officer when he asks me why I was doing 70 when its posted 55 for trucks.

We are talking about winter driving which is why I said that others would be doing 30mph, it has nothing to do with running in regular weather.

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paullud · Sep 17, 2012

dabluzman1 said:
Did I ever mention that we have automatic chains on our truck ( I know I have ). Well, I got to tell ya, when I slow down like I am pulling over to a chain up area, when I get to 20 or 25mph and push the button, the chains deploy a lot faster than any truck that has to continue to a dead stop to have its chains mounted. I swear its true. Yeppers.

Well if you consider saving a little time chaining up a great trade off for better traction and safety then that is your choice. I'm sure the families and people driving around you will appreciate your lack of concern. I would add up the time it takes for the limited number of times you actually need to chain up compared to the cost and lost time of once in the ditch.

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Rocketman · Sep 17, 2012

I've never had automatic chains, but I know they are not as good as conventional chains. I don't know why I know they're not as good...I just know that I know it.

I've never known anyone who had automatic chains either, but I'm sure that if I did know somebody that had them, they would not like them.

Does that sum it up?

zorry · Sep 17, 2012

Rocketman,what don't you know about reefers ?

Rocketman · Sep 17, 2012

I have never had a reefer, but I'm told that if I would have one now and then I would be a lot easier to get along with. I'm also told that they make you hungry.