I'm ordering these chains:
http://www.tirechain.com/square_alloy_cross_chain.htm
Has anyone run them on their runner's or Taco's?
Tips. hints. ideas?

 

Go for the V-bars, better traction.

 

I was thinking about that. I may be running chains for many many miles when I hit the mountains, and was worried, the v-bars would be too rough of a ride. I'll check out the v-bars before I place my order, and do a little more research. Thanks 86yota.

 

I like the SCC Z-cables, great traction and super easy to install and remove:
- http://www.scc-chain.com/Pages%20Tra...oducts/zp.html

 

4Crawler, those chains do not look nearly as aggressive as a standard square link chains. I looked at an older post, where you had those on the back of your ride mired in deep snow, however they just don't look very aggressive. I'm locked in the back, so if I'm not having forward progress, the conditions must be horrible and I want the best bang for the buck. I'll be spending a month or so in the Teton's. Thanks 4crawler, I'll check out the site again and give them a deeper look.

 

I had no problem with them:



Just after this picture was taken, I was hooked up to 2 xtra cab pickups (at the same time) that I pulled up an icy hill. I could just drive anywhere on that hill while the other two rigs, one w/ 35" MTRs was, were hopelessly stuck.

Sure, a cable chain won't be quite as good as a good crossbar type link chain, but these are quite good. The things I liked about them was that since the cables zig zag across the tread, there is almost always a cable under the tire, so less likely to lock up the tires and skid under braking. Also, compared to the link chains and cables I have owned over the year, the Z-cables are the easiest to install. I was able to install them with the wheels buried to the axles in 4' deep snow without having to move the truck. I just dug out a little snow on each side of the tire then slipped the cables over them and snugged them up. They split in 2 places in back and one in front so installation is super easy. I sold my 2 pair of link chains a few years ago and doubt I'll buy another set.

But where I drive/wheel, I rarely need or use chains. So I also like the light weight of the cables. If I were in a place where I needed chains installed for long periods of time, I would probably consider a good set of link chains, they would probably last longer in heavy use. So it probably depends on your needs as to what to get.

 

I would agree with 4crawler all the way.

What is your usage?
Heavy - Get a NICE set of crossbars.
An occassional short period use, Z-bar cables are about as good as they come.

We used them overseas on HMMWV's with the army. We tore the cables apart all day long. So long as the chains were kept tight, they stayed put and together.