Tire Chains - What is a good brand that is simple / easy to Put on and Take off?

[KnightExtreme]

Okay I have had some issue in Snow and uneven terrain and sliding when there is ice underneath snow. I was looking for a set of Tire Chains that simple / easy to put on and take off that won't break the bank. Any suggestions what is a good set to buy and use when needed? Just preparing for my 2025 Deer Hunting in Northern Michigan.
(Thought about Traction Boards but would have to keep moving them as you progressed)
Thanks

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

Not sure what you are putting them on but look into Blue Jay Industrial out of Hayden Idaho. That’s is where I ordered my two sets from. They go on easy and have cams to tighten everything up.

They have a few different styles so cost can vary depending on what you’re looking for. I have a set of V bar and a set of studded.

 

[KnightExtreme]

Chevy 4 WD Colorado 17 inch tires Not sure what the Different sizes your suggested Blue Jay Industries that will work. (No listing for Truck / SUV just Passenger Car Chains.) Just looking for something that will work on again - slight hills and unlevel (sloped) Terrain. My truck seems to slide on sloped / uneven ground 2 tracks.
Thanks for your suggestion

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

They have passenger car and light truck/suv

https://bluejayindustrial.com/traction-tire-chains/light-trucksuv-chains

Look under traction tire chains. I think you would want something like the square link for a more traditional style but there are others to look at.

 

[chizelhead]

I like Laclede diamond pattern chains. They're easy to put on and bullet proof.

 

[KnightExtreme]

Thanks for these recommendations..... Now just need my first SS Benefits check which will be soon...
Never thought I would need chains but getting older not to have a set just in Case.
Seems my Truck Tire Size is not found? 255 / 65R17. Will keep searching with these resources. Thanks AGAIN!

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Seems my Truck Tire Size is not found? 255 / 65R17. Will keep searching with these resources. Thanks AGAIN!

Look up what actual diameter and width that is (there are calculators) and then look up similar diameters and widths that have different number sets. Just because your specific tire size (there are LOTS) isn't listed doesn't mean they don't have a size that fits.

Your tire is 30.1" dia and 10" wide. As an example a 275/60R17 is 30" dia and 10.8" wide, a set that fits one will fit the other 99% of the time.

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

Both sites mentioned have chains for that tire size. It might just be their search functions are not great.

Bluejay industrial just click on the chains and it lists all the tire sizes.
The other site I tried light truck and then just plugged in the tire size and some options came up.

 

[KnightExtreme]

 

[Steve300xcw]

Just make sure to put em on at home, the bunjees as well. Really sucks to be in the middle of a situation only to learn that things dont fit

 

[wyosteve]

I don't believe what you're looking for exists. I've not found any very easy to install and if they are cheap, there is a reason. They won't hold up. My opinion is this is a purchase where you 'buy once, cry once'.

 

[KnightExtreme]

I don't believe what you're looking for exists. I've not found any very easy to install and if they are cheap, there is a reason. They won't hold up. My opinion is this is a purchase where you 'buy once, cry once'.

Okay so Brand are talking about? Please Give something suggesting as what Tire Chains are worth the Time or Money. Sad you have nothing good to provide why post then! I do not plan on using them any long distance just on my property where there is hills and uneven terrain once I am at my Front Gate the County Road that are Seasonal and able to get down With Chains it is when You slide off on a hill using a Comealong is not as easy and very time consuming as It has happen 2 times and being in my LATE 60's I am looking for a way to Deer Hunt have the Ability to get in and out once at my Gate I can Remove these Chains and Drive on.
KnightExtreme

 

[Mtnmilsurp]

Anybody use Pewags?

 

[mt terry d]

Amazon/Chinese built will handle occasional light use.
Cam tighteners are nice
If you try them on in your garage you can see how many links are needed for a
tight fit. Add a couple and remove the excess.
A little piece of carpet remnant or rug keeps the knees from freezing while installing
Remember to do the front; it'll pull you where you want to go , not push you where you don't.

Amazon.com

 

[PNWGATOR]

Call Bluejay Industrial and talk with them about your needs. Their customer service is fantastic and they offer a wide selection of quality products. Chains and rigging is all they do!

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[Marbles]

Okay so Brand are talking about? Please Give something suggesting as what Tire Chains are worth the Time or Money. Sad you have nothing good to provide why post then! I do not plan on using them any long distance just on my property where there is hills and uneven terrain once I am at my Front Gate the County Road that are Seasonal and able to get down With Chains it is when You slide off on a hill using a Comealong is not as easy and very time consuming as It has happen 2 times and being in my LATE 60's I am looking for a way to Deer Hunt have the Ability to get in and out once at my Gate I can Remove these Chains and Drive on.
KnightExtreme

Well, I had some recommendations, but @wyosteve is correct and sad that his suggestion of getting something good was called worthless.

Anyway, I'll leave you to figure it out as you just killed my desire to help and there are lots of tire chain threads floating around if you use the search function.

 

[CC55]

Call Bluejay Industrial and talk with them about your needs. Their customer service is fantastic and they offer a wide selection of quality products. Chains and rigging is all they do!

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Have a set of their vbar chains and they’ve been great. Def recommend them as well.