Road Sliding

[Blackbruin]

More crosslinks, v bar or diamond pattern make it better on sliding than regular chains sometimes. Cold ground with a wet snow than driven on and packed can make ice underneath, especially early and when temps did, daytime they can rise and make the snow software and more manageable. I always carry mine, you never know, if you need clearance diamond work well. Best company is a pennsylvania one in Johnstown, snowchain.com, free shipping and anything you want...

 

[peddar01]

Like this old station wagon

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[mmac]

Yes, better said then the way I put it. I think any vehicle that has an IFS will have issues.

 

[mcseal2]

If you have a newer truck that has the traction control, be sure to shut it off if you are climbing something you want to get a bit of a run at. I was in mud but forgetting to do that has screwed me a couple times in my 2012 Ford Diesel. I got out but it required rocking and tearing up our pastures more than I wanted to. I would have had plenty of momentum to get through if the traction control hadn't kicked in. The other stuff I drive is all 99 and older so I don't have to worry about that.

We have a Polaris Ranger with a cab and heater we use to check cows when calving, and that I take on hunting trips where it may be an advantage. I have chains for all 4 on it I've had to use during a snow storm and a couple ice storms during calving in March. I have not needed them on a hunt yet but always take them along. They have the V bars and seem to grip well as long as they don't get stuck between the tread. I try not to get tires that will let them do that now. For our tractors I like the ones with a box or diamond shape in the center of the chain not just a straight chain that can drop between tread lugs. Probably not a big deal with most truck tires but it might be with a real aggressive one with wide gaps between the lugs.

 

[tttoadman]

As some have stated, your front end is your friend whether with or without chains. Don't be afraid to pile into the uphill bank by whatever means to stop the madness and give you a chance to evaluate the situation and make a plan. On the road a little F'd up is better than completely off the road screwed.