LosAngeles wrote:
Alan_Hepburn wrote:
We just purchased a Jeep Wrangler and one of the (many) pieces of paper we signed was one that we acknowledged that we were told that chains were NOT to be used at any time. They said we could use cables if we desired, but chains were a big no-no...
Thanks everyone for all the great info. Much appreciated! :)
So what are the reason(s) that cables are ok but not chains?
Just curious for any and all info
cheers
J
I had to sign a similar document with a new 2004 F150. I just signed it, figuring it was lawyering BS. But when I took time to actually inspect the truck with an eye toward getting chains, the clearances were very limited. Mostly due to outboarding the shocks, IIRC. Been a while, and I didn't keep that truck very long.
I think most people will tell you to get real link chains when you can, but for a full size truck, they may cost you between $100 and $200, just for one axle.
My suggestion for getting the cable style was only if you want to carry chains to satisfy the CHP, but not actually use them. They cost much less, weigh less, and take up less space to haul around. And assuming this is a tow vehicle, maybe you wouldn't actually choose to tow in the snow. If you want effective chains, get real chains. That's what I carry. But if I was caught out towing in real snow, I think I would just park for a while, if possible. I don't carry chains for the trailer.
