Autosocks (chain replacements) Experience
I have been carrying a set of Autosocks for 7+ years now in case I needed to ”chain up” and to satisfy the requirements of carrying chains on some passes. Since they weigh so little and take up so l...
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HMS Beagle wrote:Fishhunter wrote:
I run chains a lot in winter. My last pair lasted over 10 years. You have to buy quality chains..have run cables also but when it’s nasty I grab the chains
Chains last a long time in Alasaka. In California, where the CHP will make you drive for 20 miles on dry concrete pavement with them, not so long.
I run both... and lots of dry pavement too. If someone is only getting 10 miles out of a pair, you're driving like an idiot and probably bought cheap chains. But for sure, snow is easier on them and they'll last longer than on dry pavement, regardless.
Without a doubt, folks have trouble slowing down and getting good performance and life out of them. It's human nature I guess, but the things don't survive long at 25, 30, 35+ mph. Slap, slap slap..faster you go, harder they hit. Imagine that.
