Tire chains for 19.5 DRW
Just looking for input on decent chains for 19.5's. My use will not be extreme offroad snow, just regular on-highway use. Even though I do have 4wd which makes me exempt from chains in Wa St, I want...
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The good old chain threads..
Always carry them, use them often. Have sets of chains for the trucks, sets of Z-cables for the trucks, sets of std cables for the trailer.
Someone mentioned the law; Washington and Oregon are similar in law but very different in enforcement. Washington law requires (when "chains required") any rig over 10k or with a trailer, to chain up...4x4, AWD, or not. BUT, it is not enforced. Clearly; just watch the sledders running past the check points on the way to the hill on any given snow day. Oregon is more of a stickler and drag chains are mandatory.
I love drag chains.. and experience trumps wishful thinking and arm chair theories.
Chains are great, but heavier, slower to put on and slower travel. Cables are my typical go for. Just one set on the rear; dual chains are a huge PITA and I can't see any return on the investment on the road.
I've had great luck with the Z's. About 100 bucks a set, and they have replaceable links. And, super quick to put on. HINT: carry a 5x7 cheap tarp. Rarely does one get to put iron on while in dry snow.
Always carry them, use them often. Have sets of chains for the trucks, sets of Z-cables for the trucks, sets of std cables for the trailer.
Someone mentioned the law; Washington and Oregon are similar in law but very different in enforcement. Washington law requires (when "chains required") any rig over 10k or with a trailer, to chain up...4x4, AWD, or not. BUT, it is not enforced. Clearly; just watch the sledders running past the check points on the way to the hill on any given snow day. Oregon is more of a stickler and drag chains are mandatory.
I love drag chains.. and experience trumps wishful thinking and arm chair theories.
Chains are great, but heavier, slower to put on and slower travel. Cables are my typical go for. Just one set on the rear; dual chains are a huge PITA and I can't see any return on the investment on the road.
I've had great luck with the Z's. About 100 bucks a set, and they have replaceable links. And, super quick to put on. HINT: carry a 5x7 cheap tarp. Rarely does one get to put iron on while in dry snow.
