In the unlikely even that the Albuquerque, NM area gets pounded with 8" of snow again soon, I want to be ready...

Where can I get some snow chains suitable for 34"-35" tire?



This was about 4:00 this afternoon.

It wouldn't have been so bad except I have my front diff in the shop. So I am like all of the other 2wd's on the street.It sucks when it snows and I don't have 4x4.

 

Anyplace you can get chains should have the ones for bigger tires. They did not make cables which imo are better, for anything larger than 31 when i bought mine a few years ago (Kragen). Make sure you get ones that are of decent quality, and practice putting them on in your driveway, that way nothing will be a surprise when you are trying to do it at night in a storm on a hill, after working a long day with ...... .

worst case they have to order them in. there are places around here that will buy them back from you in the spring if you don't use them.

 

www.tirechains.com

i was looking at tirechains this past week for 35s too. i don't really need them, but was curious and thought maybe i should get them "just in case". sure are $$$, but i did see some to fit us on tirechains.com

i know walmart has all sorts of chains/cables, but not sure about big enough ones for 315s.

i've been there, lacking 4wd for snow conditions, it does suck. hope you get fixed up quick.

 

Thanks...

 

It snows at least 2 times a week where I live. Ive never needed chains. Always easily made it over mountain pass's and havnt had a problem about town.

 

Honestly if you're worried about the next time it "might" snow, don't bother spending the money on chains. Just make sure you have a tow strap, and air down.

I'm in Calgary, where we do get a decent amount of snow, and lots of the local wheeling is in the Rocky's (where it snows a whole! lot), and I don't know that many guys that run chains.

 

I've bought probably 5 sets of chains (not all for me) from these guys and three are double sets for 4x4s. They are good quality chains; they have chains for any size tire though you might only get classic chains for some of the bigger ones.

I just bought a set of diamond quick fits for my 33's I put on my FJ.

 

Oh man, this NM winter storm is a godsend IMO... I'm having way too much fun in it. I towed a Honda Accord and 3/4 Ton GM Van up hills they couldn't make too. First time I've ever towed someone out of the snow!

Of course, it's fun because I have 4x4...

 

I love the snow...that's part of the problem. I want to go play and can't.

 

I got a set of SCC Z-Chains for my 33x10.50s, they are awesome in snow and ice and so easy to install:



Have only used them one time, but do carry them with me in the winter. Had to tow the pickup (in the picture above) plus one other one up a steep, icy hill, so slapped on the chains to make that easier. At one time, I had both trucks in tow.

 

I have chains for all 4 of my tires BUT.. they are really only for snow runs if I really needed em. Frankly I agree with what someone else said. Air down and you should be fine. But without 4WD I totally understand, because TIPPY doesn't have 4WD either right now and she is uber scary to drive in the snow like that!

Us in C-rado are just now getting your storm! w00t!

 

peerless tyres has tire chains
put them on before leaving, sizes vary ALOT

 

has anyone here tried to make their own snow chains I have thought about going to wally world buying a pair that will fit my tires then got to the local hardwhere store buy the chain and make my own then return the wally world ones.
the hardwhere store here has some very nice chains to choose from, and it seems that it would be cheaper to make my own then buying two pairs and if I have the size lenths I need they would cut it for me there.
just a idea for the project type of people

 

i have never had a problem with snow either but its after when it stops snowing and there is no snow removal equipment and the roads turn into smoot ice that i need chains. I have a pair of the ice breaker ones and personaly think the cable ones are a waste of money. Ice breakers are chain but the links thta go acrros sit flat like links on a necklass and then have studds welded onto them. They work amazing and will never buy anythign else.

 

I have found that tire chains on the front tires of an IFS trucks are very close to important stuff. I have not had to use all four on this truck.

My 84 PU,-- no prob, slap them on and away we go.

Is there a better solution for IFS front ends, 4Crawlers chains appear to be a cable type chain. Have not seen a good sturdy cable chain yet. We typically only use chains for hunting and the road conditions swing from one end to the other as far as difficulty and composition.

 

Bill Burke swears by these:

http://www.rudchain.com/snow/grip4.htm

NOTE: chains are also awesome in mud.

 

Yeah you don't really need them, unless you plan on going up to Durango or Wolf Creek. I lived in Maine for 2 years with my Tacoma and I had no issues except once from a really bad ice storm. I almost parked my truck in Portland Cove. Anyway due to our nice desert temperatures the snow doesn't last on the road for more than a few hours anyway. It's already melted off and I got at least 8" out in Rio Rancho. I was supposed to get my 4runner today but the shop didn't open. Besides last time ABQ got more than 3" of snow was a while ago. It seems they did a decent job at clearing the main roads its just the people who were doing 80 in the jeep liberties(or other SUV) in 4wd that hits some black ice and then wrecks them. I saw at least 2 flipped Jeeps on the news Anyway Jim, once I get my rig back from surgery we should go play.

 

Yes, when mine is fixed we shall. That's part of the reason I inquire about chains. This winter could prove to be a great snow wheelin' winter.

BTW I grew up in PA, I know how to drive in the snow.

 

What is snow? It was 61 yesterday and I froze my nuts off.

 

I have a 5' snow drift on my deck right now.