For those of you who use tire chains...

The_Jerbel · 09-25-2009, 09:34 AM

what type of chains are you using, and where is the best place to purchase?

Thanks

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02/89yota · 09-25-2009, 12:27 PM

Chains? what are those. HAH! I have never used chains on my truck, she is a beast in the snow

4Crawler · 09-25-2009, 01:20 PM

I have a set of SCC Z-chains (cable chains). Only used them once when I had to pull a couple of trucks up an icy hill, but they work great:

RobD · 09-25-2009, 04:33 PM

You can try Gregg Distributors down in the Foothills Industrial area.

http://www.greggdistributors.ca/calgFoothills.htm

Be prepared to pay big $$$ for them, since they're the real deal.

Canadian Tire also carries light duty cable chains.

muddpigg · 09-25-2009, 04:49 PM

I missed a set on craigslist used year before last and wish I would of pucked up the cash. 4wheelparts might or charles swab.

aa1911 · 09-25-2009, 06:17 PM

Schucks has good old fashioned chains (the manual says to only use them on the rear wheels for p/u's) for about $70, easy to put on and take off. max speed 25mph but you can go anywhere you want regardless of snow or ice! Don't use them often but a must have for all the snow in the WA cascades...

RobD · 09-25-2009, 08:20 PM

We're Canadians. No Shuck's in Calgary, nor Kragen, Checker, or O'Reilly's.

algranger · 09-25-2009, 08:34 PM

I was thinking about making some redneck style, wrap up a spare tire and weld them up.

The_Jerbel · 09-25-2009, 10:18 PM

LOL, there's an idea.

Thanks for all the tips, guys. I'll try Gregg's and CDN tire. Any other thoughts?

Any particular type of chain that is better or worse than the others? Reasons? Thanks

Jordan

ocdropzone · 09-25-2009, 10:48 PM

the cable chains that 4Crawler mentioned work pretty good if you need to do some long range high way driving. They are a combo of cables and chains. Have a set for my tahoe and camry...

real chains are great for deep snow/ice...

edit: http://www.tirechain.com/16INCHTRUCKCHAINS.HTM

09-25-2009, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
02/89yota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Washington Posts: 67	Chains? what are those. HAH! I have never used chains on my truck, she is a beast in the snow __________________ 1989 Yota pickup/4wd/4 inch body lift (soon to be gone)/33inch tires/5 speed/ need new tires and suspension lift!

09-25-2009, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	I have a set of SCC Z-chains (cable chains). Only used them once when I had to pull a couple of trucks up an icy hill, but they work great: __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

09-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,726	You can try Gregg Distributors down in the Foothills Industrial area. http://www.greggdistributors.ca/calgFoothills.htm Be prepared to pay big $$$ for them, since they're the real deal. Canadian Tire also carries light duty cable chains. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

09-25-2009, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,389	I missed a set on craigslist used year before last and wish I would of pucked up the cash. 4wheelparts might or charles swab. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

09-25-2009, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,726	We're Canadians. No Shuck's in Calgary, nor Kragen, Checker, or O'Reilly's. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

09-25-2009, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
aa1911 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: yelm, wa Posts: 9	Schucks has good old fashioned chains (the manual says to only use them on the rear wheels for p/u's) for about $70, easy to put on and take off. max speed 25mph but you can go anywhere you want regardless of snow or ice! Don't use them often but a must have for all the snow in the WA cascades...

09-25-2009, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	I was thinking about making some redneck style, wrap up a spare tire and weld them up. __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

09-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
The_Jerbel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 39	LOL, there's an idea. Thanks for all the tips, guys. I'll try Gregg's and CDN tire. Any other thoughts? Any particular type of chain that is better or worse than the others? Reasons? Thanks Jordan __________________ '86 Toyota 4Runner, 22RE, 5sp, 31" swampers, other than that - STOCK

09-25-2009, 10:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,706	the cable chains that 4Crawler mentioned work pretty good if you need to do some long range high way driving. They are a combo of cables and chains. Have a set for my tahoe and camry... real chains are great for deep snow/ice... edit: http://www.tirechain.com/16INCHTRUCKCHAINS.HTM __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 09-25-2009 at 10:50 PM.

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