tire chain dilema

Jeff from Erieville · Dec 5, 2013

So my auction bought tire chains are a little over a foot too long. Do you guys just overlap that short section or should I cut them down with a grinder to fit?

thanks in advance,

Mr. T. Minnesota · Dec 5, 2013

Jeff,
Overlap the best you can. Had two sets that were too short to fit larger tires. I started with the shorter of the two and overlapped til completed. Works great and feel the one and two thirds wrap is actually better for traction. Hope this helps.
Mr. T. Minnesota

old · Dec 5, 2013

I have over lapped them and also have cut some off. Quick link chain links work well the hold the over lap out of the way and also to keep them from flapping around

Abbby · Dec 5, 2013

(quoted from post at 17:47:21 12/05/13) I have over lapped them and also have cut some off. Quick link chain links work well the hold the over lap out of the way and also to keep them from flapping around

Just be careful that they are not loose or too bulky. Sometimes, especially at higher speeds, the chains can raise havoc with the fenders. Not always alot of room between tires and fender.

Chuck NH · Dec 5, 2013

Unless you plan on putting them on different tires, I would make them shorter to fit the tires properly and not overlap. Loose chains are not kind to fenders.

CameronP · Dec 6, 2013

(quoted from post at 09:57:52 12/05/13) So my auction bought tire chains are a little over a foot too long. Do you guys just overlap that short section or should I cut them down with a grinder to fit?

thanks in advance,

Don't cut them, just remove a cross link, hook the chains up so they are tight and wiretie the excess. Usually the hooks holding on the cross links are not hardened so you can open them up with a cold chisel.

Jerry9N · Dec 6, 2013

I overlap mine with quick links, the threaded ones. Antiseize has kept them easy to screw on and off for four long winters now. I just put mine on last Sunday, no real snow yet in northern Pa.

Jerry

rustyfarmall · Dec 7, 2013

(quoted from post at 06:11:48 12/06/13)

(quoted from post at 09:57:52 12/05/13) So my auction bought tire chains are a little over a foot too long. Do you guys just overlap that short section or should I cut them down with a grinder to fit?

thanks in advance,

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Don't cut them, just remove a cross link, hook the chains up so they are tight and wiretie the excess. Usually the hooks holding on the cross links are not hardened so you can open them up with a cold chisel.

Exactly!! NEVER remove any of the side chain. Just remove the cross chain, and then tie the excess side chain back. If the need arises, you can always put the cross chain back on.

4play · Dec 8, 2013

(quoted from post at 22:16:33 12/06/13) I overlap mine with quick links, the threaded ones. Antiseize has kept them easy to screw on and off for four long winters now. I just put mine on last Sunday, no real snow yet in northern Pa.

Jerry

Im just curious on what you consider "real snow" ???

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