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george s.

11-23-1999 18:22:31




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Need an opinion from some of you experianced snow belters, On a 4wd pickup,would you install the chains on both rear tires, or one chain on both the front and rear drive wheel? This would be for a relatively short distance,slow speed on gravel/dirt,in the event I get snowed in at hunting camp.Thanks




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gary barnes

09-29-2000 13:21:08




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
Where can I purchase 11.24.5 Trygg tire chains



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kim

12-11-1999 18:14:39




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
Used to have a Toyota landcruiser FJ 40 with a 7 1/2' Fisher. Way too much weight out front. Worse the mount stuck the plow WAY out there. On wet pavement in 2wd the rear wheels sort of floated a bit. I used one set of chains on the front wheels and the thing was unstopable. If you have room for them on the front try them there first, if that is not enough pop for a second set for the rear.



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Tim (UT)

12-07-1999 08:37:35




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
If you're going to put those chains on the front wheels, be sure that you have LOTS of clearance.

On the back wheels, if you have clearance at first, you'll always have it (as long as you keep the chains tight.

On the front wheels, if you turn short, you may just get one of those chains to grab something and wreck things up really good.

If it were me, I'd put them on the back and be sure you have some weight in the box as well (everyone carries around 8-10 cement blocks in the winter, right?)

Tim

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One on front and one on back?

11-29-1999 19:28:11




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
You asked...

"or one chain on both the front and rear drive wheel?..". That won't get you very far unless you have locking differentials front and rear !

But, after thinking about it, that might be for the best, good excuse to go back inside and watch football , have a beer and stay off the roads with all them other idiots out there....

Seriously,

There's two schools of thought .. (talking about a pickup truck here)

Arguments for the back...

1) The front has most of the weight anyway and does pretty good all by itself...so put the chains on the back where you need the most help. Also, putting them on the back is usually easier.

Arguments for the front...

2) The front does most of the steering and braking so that's where you want your best stuff...

I've usually gone with #1 above. Seems to give better 'balance' to the truck.. When the going gets tough, you either put your second set on the front... or be sensible and go home....(if that's an option)...

If I only had 1 set and had to give it my best shot or nothin' I'd probably go with the front too... but I try to stay out of that situation, and always carry 2 sets..

Puttin em on all 4's is what seperates the men from the boyz.

bbott

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george s.

11-24-1999 17:16:28




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
Thanks guys,I had'nt thought of the front wheel thing but it makes sense.hopefully this was a theoretical question,then again,it's not that unusual to wake up to a foot of snow after a clear day there(upstate NY).When grandma was alive
the drive out to the road(all uphill) was plowed,now,I need a backup plan. Thanks again



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Alan K

11-24-1999 15:42:02




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
I agree with Gordon, chains on the front. Heres another suggestion. If you get twisted around on the road and have the choice of going backwards or forward to straighten out try to keep your front wheels on the best ground as they can pull your back wheels out of a hard spot as they have the bulk of the weight from the motor as traction. In other words if you get the front wheels stuck the backwheels won't help you much. Good luck and I hope you don't get stuck. Alan K

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Dan

11-24-1999 14:53:01




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
I agree with Gordon. With only one set of chains in an offroad situation, put them on the front. The weight of the motor helps traction. On pavement? I've always used chains on the rear. My theory is that since the front wheels take the bulk of the braking load, chains on the rear help braking more than they would on the front. I have no facts to back this up, just my experience.



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gordon

11-23-1999 20:40:03




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
If you have only one set of chains, install both of the chains on the front wheels. Traction is better and steering is better, especially in rough terrain. Good luck, Gordon



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welder

11-23-1999 19:18:09




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 Re: Tire chain question in reply to george s., 11-23-1999 18:22:31  
all 4 wheels



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