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Old 12-07-2011, 07:20 AM
kisportolt kisportolt is offline
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who uses them? thinking about getting a pair for the winter since it gets pretty icy up here. any suggestions on brand/style?
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Old 12-07-2011, 10:57 AM
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I have a set of 4 diamond quick fit LT chains I use when it gets real icy they work well offroad and are easy to install. I picked my set of 4 up on craigslist for $100
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:01 AM
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get the actual chains, not the wimpy cable type.
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:03 AM
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who uses them? thinking about getting a pair for the winter since it gets pretty icy up here. any suggestions on brand/style?
Is your truck 2 wheel drive or a 4X4??? They are a pain in the ass to put on and take off... Just put some weight in the back of the truck and you'll be fine...
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:10 AM
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i have never had a need for chains, i bought some toyo open country G02 ice radials and they are great, i have never had an issue with ice radials even when 4x4 wasnt working and im from edmonton alberta roads are poor to say the least... just an idea
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Old 12-07-2011, 05:14 PM
kisportolt kisportolt is offline
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Is your truck 2 wheel drive or a 4X4??? They are a pain in the ass to put on and take off... Just put some weight in the back of the truck and you'll be fine...
its 2 wheel drive, i put some weight in the bed yesterday, and that's good enough for just getting around town and such. the chains would be more for when i go into the woods or on dirt roads that just become sheets of ice in the winter.

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i have never had a need for chains, i bought some toyo open country G02 ice radials and they are great, i have never had an issue with ice radials even when 4x4 wasnt working and im from edmonton alberta roads are poor to say the least... just an idea
those would be nice, but i dont have the cash to pick up another set of tires..chains would be much cheaper. and i dont really need them often, would just be nice if i got in a bad spot
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