Comments on: Mountain Snow Tire Chains, Tire Cables, Spider Spikes, & Beyond

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:15:01 +0000

@Kelly: You probably missed the other post I wrote mentioning that you need to check with your manufacturers recommendations. I’ve seen a variety of options–and even chains on all four times of 4×4s.

Call your manufacturer or check your owner’s manual to be sure.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:24:46 +0000

I have an SUV which is equipped w/ A4WD. Therefore, being a layman in this area, I don’t know…do I need two sets of chains? I don’t drive w/ the front or the back, I guess I am driving w/ the front AND the back.

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:55:42 +0000

Here is a guy who got his chains on and then decided to film where he had to put them on. In most cases, it will be snowing and very cold!

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:50:49 +0000

Okay, this video is a bit much but shows how to install snow tire chains using a product called the Chain Buddy…fast forward to 2:30 on the video to get a general idea on how to put chains on.

Personally, I place the tires on the ground and then roll onto them and pull the chains over the tire to connect with the other end.

I’ll post another video with the usual conditions people put chains on–spend the money on a human chain installer on your way up!

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:27:50 +0000

Here is a clip of the Spike Spider Video so you can see how they work!