What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
10-21-2003, 04:11 AM
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What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
security if things got gnarly in the high country.
Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
-jeff
10-21-2003, 11:14 AM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
If you really 'need' them, I would recommend you check out your local
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 11:14 AM
#3
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
If you really 'need' them, I would recommend you check out your local
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 11:14 AM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
If you really 'need' them, I would recommend you check out your local
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
truck shops for the type commercial truckers use. They are not usually
more expensive than the ones 4x4 shops sell.
That said, I do not recommend them on a Jeep. From what I have seen, if
your Jeep can't make it through something, chains are just going to make
it worse.
We were on a run with a gent with chains and he figured because he had
the chains on, he could go farther than the rest of us. Only took about
3 hours to get him back the 100 yd. he made it.
He was digging holes so fast my dog was drooling with envy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 02:40 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base?
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Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
short wheel base?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 02:40 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
short wheel base?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 02:40 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
short wheel base?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Handywired wrote:
>
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
>
> -jeff
10-21-2003, 03:08 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Approximately 10/21/03 01:11, Handywired uttered for posterity:
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***
10-21-2003, 03:08 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Approximately 10/21/03 01:11, Handywired uttered for posterity:
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***
10-21-2003, 03:08 PM
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Re: What tire chains to buy for my TJ?
Approximately 10/21/03 01:11, Handywired uttered for posterity:
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***
> Elk hunting season is almost here and I want to get some tire chains "just in
> case" for my TJ. I'll be pulling a 4x6 utility trailer and I'd like the extra
> security if things got gnarly in the high country.
>
> Any suggestions? Cable or links? Damn things are spendy!
I've used the V-Bar link chains for years. Advantages are that
if you have the tools, they are easily repaired or adjusted slightly
in size. Disadvantages are that the !@@!#$ things are incredibly
noisy and will vibrate your head off if used much above 20 mph.
If you ever try a good cable chain, you'll never go back to links.
I suspect you could also repair the cables if needed, but I've never
had one need it yet.
--
My governor can kick your governor's ***