Snow chains for small class C
We make many trips year round to Yosemite. On occasion, chains are required to get in or out of the park. Once we get to the campground, we wait it out. We are required to carry chain during the wi...
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There are chain laws in Colorado--although if I understand the rules for non-commercial vehicles right, the M/S designation on the tires is an acceptable alternative to chains. Still I bought these chains from Amazon for possible winter camping here in Colorado.
Security Chain WS 1705 Type S
The website says they are for smaller vehicles but needed type S because of the dual tires.
I did some research that said it was fine to put chains on just the outer rear dualies. Also that chains are only for the worst driving conditions--speed is limited to 25 mph with them on.
I have not yet tried to put them on though. Winter took me by surprise here this year! The temperatures went from warm fall to cold winter in literally one day.
The Amazon site says they don't fit the E350 but I read that they actually do. They are supposed to fit the Ford F250. The website says they fit the 225/75/16 tire size.
WS 1705 from Amazon
Amazon says they are 17.2 lbs and they are pretty heavy. They come in a plastic carrying bag. I guess I better go try them on the tires! Maybe it will finally start warming up again tomorrow.
Security Chain WS 1705 Type S
The website says they are for smaller vehicles but needed type S because of the dual tires.
I did some research that said it was fine to put chains on just the outer rear dualies. Also that chains are only for the worst driving conditions--speed is limited to 25 mph with them on.
I have not yet tried to put them on though. Winter took me by surprise here this year! The temperatures went from warm fall to cold winter in literally one day.
The Amazon site says they don't fit the E350 but I read that they actually do. They are supposed to fit the Ford F250. The website says they fit the 225/75/16 tire size.
WS 1705 from Amazon
Amazon says they are 17.2 lbs and they are pretty heavy. They come in a plastic carrying bag. I guess I better go try them on the tires! Maybe it will finally start warming up again tomorrow.
