Recommended snow chains for Colorado 3rd season rifle

[AgentP]

So I’m gonna be hunting third season rifle and I saw people recommend snow chains for this area. I just googled snow chains and there are so many. Some sites have sets for almost $400! Are these worth it? Or can I get away with some closer to $200. Any recommendations on sites/chain types or any links? I know I can do the research by why not ask for personal experience and prevent myself from getting caught up in the weeds if it all. Thanks!

 

[Dennis]

I have had the best luck with heavy duty hardened tire chains. Bought some and made some from semi truck chains cut down for length. The good news is they seem to last a lifetime. Clearance on newer vehicle might be a problem. FYI

 

[TaperPin]

Depends on what you need them for. The cheapest chains aren’t hardened and can wear through quickly if any pavement is showing through, but they work fine for getting through moderate snow like when just getting out to a road that’s paved and plowed. I keep cheap chains in all our cars for this. These typically also qualify as low clearance chains since the chain is so thin.

Then there are better quality low clearance chains for frequent highway users that are hardened and may have a different arrangement other than simple cross links so the ride is less bumpy. Skiers who don’t get studded tires seem to favor these.

The best heavy duty chains for deep snow, traction on ice and jeep trails are thick, hardened with cross bars. The bigger the chain, the more snow and mud that is grabbed. “Mud chains” for off highway use are heavy, like the size of chain used on semi trucks. Many new vehicles don’t have the clearance for heavy duty or mud chains.

I’ve had cable chains fail on pickups so often I don’t trust them.

 

[Trogon]

Bar chains from any tire shop will do. Don’t get cable “chains”. Put em on in the driveway first before you have to do it in the snow.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Call Bluejay Industrial in Hayden, ID and talk with them regarding what will fit your specific vehicle. If cam lock V bar chains will fit, place the order and never look back. If they won’t fit, buy whatever they recommend.

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[mtnbound]

So I’m gonna be hunting third season rifle and I saw people recommend snow chains for this area. I just googled snow chains and there are so many. Some sites have sets for almost $400! Are these worth it? Or can I get away with some closer to $200. Any recommendations on sites/chain types or any links? I know I can do the research by why not ask for personal experience and prevent myself from getting caught up in the weeds if it all. Thanks!

What is your vehicle?