Capt. Mike
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Robinson Super Member posted November 30, 2004 09:12 PM
Does anyone have any recommendations for snow chains - manufacturer or specs.
Thanks
Mike
'82 diesel Westy with standard 14" wheels.
RCB Power Member posted December 01, 2004 07:52 AM
Greetings Mike, Happened to be in a Firestone tire dealership the other day (tire rotation,you know)and Gilbert the manager was showing a customer some snow chains. Out of curiosity I happened to ask if chains were available for my 82 Westy; 14inch wheels just like yours and he showed me a pair that he claimed anyone could put on. It had a simple clip to it and was told they could be installed in a few minutes. Now mind you...I have no knowledge of these chains other than what Gilbert mentioned but Ive known Gilbert for 10 years and have no reason to question his knowledge.Good luck and safe driving.......RCB
judlandis Super Member posted December 01, 2004 11:21 PM
I have a set of "European Hoop Style" chains that I got last winter from a local tire shop. (brand: Diamond Back by Quality Chain Corp. - "made in China.") OK, so they're not top quality, but they fit very quickly, without my having to lay on the ground to reach in behind like I used to. Literally about 5 minutes to mount both, drive a few feet, and tighten. After years of hassling with the old style chains, I wouldn't go back. I run 4 snow tires (14") on a 2WD Westy and rarely need the chains, but when they're on I can go anywhere a typical SUV can (unless it's an FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser.)
-judlandis
Robinson Super Member posted November 30, 2004 09:12 PM
Does anyone have any recommendations for snow chains - manufacturer or specs.
Thanks
Mike
'82 diesel Westy with standard 14" wheels.
RCB Power Member posted December 01, 2004 07:52 AM
Greetings Mike, Happened to be in a Firestone tire dealership the other day (tire rotation,you know)and Gilbert the manager was showing a customer some snow chains. Out of curiosity I happened to ask if chains were available for my 82 Westy; 14inch wheels just like yours and he showed me a pair that he claimed anyone could put on. It had a simple clip to it and was told they could be installed in a few minutes. Now mind you...I have no knowledge of these chains other than what Gilbert mentioned but Ive known Gilbert for 10 years and have no reason to question his knowledge.Good luck and safe driving.......RCB
judlandis Super Member posted December 01, 2004 11:21 PM
I have a set of "European Hoop Style" chains that I got last winter from a local tire shop. (brand: Diamond Back by Quality Chain Corp. - "made in China.") OK, so they're not top quality, but they fit very quickly, without my having to lay on the ground to reach in behind like I used to. Literally about 5 minutes to mount both, drive a few feet, and tighten. After years of hassling with the old style chains, I wouldn't go back. I run 4 snow tires (14") on a 2WD Westy and rarely need the chains, but when they're on I can go anywhere a typical SUV can (unless it's an FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser.)
-judlandis