<< Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base? >>


No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
loaded.

But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
conditions, I might HAVE to.

Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.

-jeff

 

<< Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base? >>


No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
loaded.

But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
conditions, I might HAVE to.

Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.

-jeff

 

<< Jeff, do you really want to pull a trailer in icy conditions with a
short wheel base? >>


No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
loaded.

But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
conditions, I might HAVE to.

Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.

-jeff

 

Only to get them from your local auto parts store, before you need
them. They are sold by tire size, and come in a neat box that you may
store and forget about in your tool box below the passenger seat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Handywired wrote:
>
> No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
> loaded.
>
> But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
> hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
> conditions, I might HAVE to.
>
> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

Only to get them from your local auto parts store, before you need
them. They are sold by tire size, and come in a neat box that you may
store and forget about in your tool box below the passenger seat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Handywired wrote:
>
> No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
> loaded.
>
> But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
> hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
> conditions, I might HAVE to.
>
> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

Only to get them from your local auto parts store, before you need
them. They are sold by tire size, and come in a neat box that you may
store and forget about in your tool box below the passenger seat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Handywired wrote:
>
> No, I don't... though it is a small utility trailer and won't be heavily
> loaded.
>
> But the point is, elk season is 5 days long. If it snows, we are still
> hunting! So though I might not WANT to pull a trailer with my TJ in icy
> conditions, I might HAVE to.
>
> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

The owners manual says it's a no-no with 30" tires and to do the rear
only if you have <30" tires. I can't figure why though as it looks like
there is plenty of room.

This site has nice pics of the different types on the same page, though
I know nothing about this particular vendor:

<http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM>

Anyone know the real story about chain clearences on a TJ?

Handywired wrote:

> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

The owners manual says it's a no-no with 30" tires and to do the rear
only if you have <30" tires. I can't figure why though as it looks like
there is plenty of room.

This site has nice pics of the different types on the same page, though
I know nothing about this particular vendor:

<http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM>

Anyone know the real story about chain clearences on a TJ?

Handywired wrote:

> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

The owners manual says it's a no-no with 30" tires and to do the rear
only if you have <30" tires. I can't figure why though as it looks like
there is plenty of room.

This site has nice pics of the different types on the same page, though
I know nothing about this particular vendor:

<http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM>

Anyone know the real story about chain clearences on a TJ?

Handywired wrote:

> Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
>
> -jeff

 

Colorado State Patrol says four wheel drive plus mud and snow tires are
"just as good as chains" for conditions where chains are required for
passenger cars. I can't figure out why you would put chains on something
like a TJ unless you planned to drive on glare ice with rain water or a thin
layer of mud on top. I never had any trouble with my YJ in winter without
chains even though I used to live in the Pacific Northwest, the icy slush
capitol of the world. Perhaps if you want to off-road in snow or mud...

That said chains loosen up with use even if you think you have them set all
the way tight and you have rubber tensioners on too. Also if you are in
conditions where you really need chains on a four wheel drive vehicle
chances are pretty good that you are going to break the occasional cross
link which will then flail on your inner fenders. For this reason it is
best to be conservative with clearance when using chains.

Earle

"Tim Hayes" <thayes@remove-me.rutgers.edu> wrote in message
news:3f9712aa$1@rutgers.edu...
> The owners manual says it's a no-no with 30" tires and to do the rear
> only if you have <30" tires. I can't figure why though as it looks like
> there is plenty of room.
>
> This site has nice pics of the different types on the same page, though
> I know nothing about this particular vendor:
>
> <http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM>
>
> Anyone know the real story about chain clearences on a TJ?
>
> Handywired wrote:
>
> > Any suggestions for chains? I know nothing.
> >
> > -jeff
>