bear claw Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I'm looking at some tire chains to buy, advice and help would be appreciated I made a search did not find very much. THANKS :gossip: and let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Aren't they illegal in Ontario? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 4 years back i bought those chains that have like a "plastic coated" feel to them... i worried that if one came off and hit my beloved perfectly straight S-10 i would DIE... they fit just like any other chain but your vehicle fares better in case of mishap. I hear those star fish thingies are great and really easy to install without the rolling back n forth deal.. just clamp them on n go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear claw Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Aren't they illegal in Ontario? :confused: On the road yes but off road o.k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Really? I thought they're banned outright. I should look into it myself, I love winter wheeling and appearantly chains are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear claw Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 As soon i get chains (winch coming to) winter run is inevitable , well i should say "make trail more passable or doable" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yeah I'm also looking for chains I fear that the chains we have on our F350 will hit my fender flares if I throw em on my Pathy... and I don't want that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Geologist Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The diamond pattern chains are much better in terms of ride quality and traction than chains which use a ladder type pattern. The diamond ones cost more but it is well worth it. You can get chains with plastic stiffeners so that you can put them on easier, but they are pretty bulky, and not really worth the extra cost and bulk. I think national chain is a good manufacturer, but I had a hard time google searching for it. And with the fender flares: I lost mine the first time I used the chains. Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear claw Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 I looking at http://www.tirechain.com/16INCHTRUCKCHAINS.HTM This one give me confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derogate Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 and it looks cool... poor little snow flakes. They really didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Geologist Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 yes those are the ticket! You will notice that with the diamond type chains, the chain is always beween the tire and the road, whereas with the ladder type chains, you are constantly bouncing on and off the chain. I own one pair of each, and bought of the ladder type before I realized the diamond type existed. I don't think I will ever buy one of the ladder type again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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