I have a 97 Toyota 4Runner with rear 2WD on stock sized wheels. Does anyone have any recommendations on snow chains to get: what type/brand and even where to get them?

I've heard some bad things about some chains... like it cutting through their tires..... so i think i'd want to avoid those....

 

I really like the SCC Z-Chains:
http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction%20...Trac_home.html

Extremely easy to install, no need to move the vehicle and they work very well:

 

i like ice breakers they havea x on top of every link. they hard to put on and they ore heavy.but if you need to break thru the snow and ice to the dirt nothing is better i dont know where to buy them i have mine for about 10 years
jim

 

is it worth it to get the real chain link chains..... or are the cord chains good enough? how much did you guys pay for yours?

 

I agree with 4Crawler, SCC Z-Chains work very well and they are worth every penny. I have the Z-Chain part number Z-579...below is the cheapest I was able to find online...

http://www.vulcantire.com/cgi-bin/ch...f=chainz_c.htm

It's pricey but they have gotten me out of sketchy situations up in Tahoe on many occasions and you can't put a price tag on that.

austin

 

That will only happen if you drive with them on the pavement with no snow, for extended periods.

 

I agree with Adam, I have had mines for three years and I have never had a problem.

 

cool thanks for all the help guys! i'm in so cal so i don't really ever get snow down here.... but i plan on trying to go to some parts of the mountains/forest next month. snow chains will be a must...