(Part 2) Best snow chains according to redditors
We found 103 Reddit comments discussing the best snow chains. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I moved to Stateline, Nevada (Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe) from Pittsburgh (Irwin, by way of Dormont) back in 2011. Make sure to get a hug from everyone because you're not going to want to return. Lived at one of the higher elevations around, Top of Kingsbury Grade, and have yet to own a 4wd/AWD. That being said, you will need chains. I'd recommend something easy to put on, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Laclede-7021-540-07-Alpine-Premier-Passenger/dp/B00EZWWPJS. Avoid the chains that look like a ladder when laid flat, they are terrible.
Coming from the city I'd recommend South Lake/Stateline ( no income tax in Nevada!). Preferably some place within walking distance of Heavenly. If you will be renting a place try to find one with a snowblower, because you will need it!
Good luck. Oh and bring Yuengling! There's none out here.
Here is the Colorado State Department of Transportation link for Traction and snow chains. As noted the "auto sock" is deemed to be meeting this requirement and are fairly light, fold up easy and don't take a ton of space.
First make sure you have good tires in good condition and be aware of possible weather conditions before making the trip.
Here are a few links
make sure the size you purchase is correct for your vehicle, do not assume it will work because it has been linked.
Mentioning just for the sake of mentioning.
For AWD vehicles, you need a full set, else risk your drivetrain. I linked below the set I bought off Amazon. They are sold in pairs for about $80, and fits a decent range of sizes. Never owned chains in my life, and they were really easy to put on.
Peerless 0155505 Auto-Trac Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091RCINU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_28LyCb93T3HHB
Example chain, and if you're staying off the highway, Snow socks have been well reviewed, although they are a pain to get on/off.
Speaking of: anyone need some new Shur Grip Z SZ319's, cheap? Never opened them, sold the car before winter, been sitting on them for a few years now. PM me an offer.
How'd they fit?! I've used this style of adjuster the last couple of times I used my chains and I seem to like them better. As you can see by the reviews there (I used a different brand), some people didn't fancy them. That being said, most of the time I saw them break was when the user left them on for days/weeks and the sun dried them out.
https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-SZ1174-Traction-Tightener/dp/B006PAM19W/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_3/143-5760260-2258562?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006PAM19W&pd_rd_r=38035bdc-29e3-11e9-8cf5-099d92ac0fc2&pd_rd_w=WfTsq&pd_rd_wg=VhJwx&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=90JBM7GQWHPFW45QYZTR&psc=1&refRID=90JBM7GQWHPFW45QYZTR
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here is an example of them on the chains
https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ143-Passenger/dp/B000HZFDPU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2ADYA6J3AM9CSCN0RD3B
https://www.amazon.com/Quality-Chain-Passenger-Traction-QV343/dp/B005N7IKE8
here's some tire chains which claim to fit a 245/35/21 tire (which tesla says is their premium turbine wheel size : http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s-wheels-tires-and-tire-covers/products/21-silver-high-performance-wheel )
there's also this crazy ass expensive one that doesn't seem to sit on the rims, might be better to not damage the car
https://www.etrailer.com/p-TH02230K45.html
Hi there, I live in LA area as well and make a lot of trips to the mountains (bear/mammoth) during winter season and I have some recommendations. I just wanted to get this out of the way first: AWD is great but tires are the number 1 factor. AWD won't save you when your tires just flat out can't grip. I just went up to mammoth for MLK and bear the weekend after (both times were either dumping or just got dumped on) and with decent all season tires had absolutely no problem without chains. I'm talking ice, 4-5 inches of powder, etc. etc. just make sure to drive smart.
Now, IMO even if your tires and car are enough to meet the challenge it’s a good idea to have a set of chains handy (also you can get ticketed for not having them). I’d recommend something like these:
chains
Reason being they are easier to put on than something like these: glacier chains
Also, I’ve had tow guys tell me about how brake lines sometimes getting severed from the cable overhang.
I’d also get some tensioners to keep everything tight: tensioner
Good luck and hope you get this!
EDIT: Those links are not specific to your car/tire. I just wanted to give you an overview. The links on amazon will have sizing charts so just find one that fits your specific tire size.
> I am considering buying four sets of snow chains or cables
Assuming you meant 2 sets with a total of 4 chains (they come in pairs) I think that would be overkill. I'd check your manual but I'm pretty sure you only want to put chains on the front tires.
Yea they do, but you can't buy shitty chains. The best ones have nubs that stick up rather than just being chain wraps. I have a set of THESE that I throw on my LT Z400 when the snow starts to fall. I did also buy a set of THESE which make a tight fit easier to get (plus they're cheap).
If you want to "Go Big or Go Home" you can look up XGEN track systems. They give you a lot more traction compared to wheels in the snow, but they're expensive.
These were the peerless Auto Trac chains. They are supposed to be a breeze to install, yet somehow they were installed wrong.
https://www.amazon.com/Peerless-0154005-Auto-Trac-Traction-Chain/dp/B0091RCHQ8
should have gotten these bad boys and stuck em under his trunk floor.
Y'all need some snow socks: https://www.amazon.com/Shark-C60062-Classic-Issue-Traction/dp/B008RWU7TW
I've heard good things about the AutoSock (be sure to get the right size) for serious traction help - like before the plows have come out if you need to go out during an emergency. You can't go above 30-40mph, but it would get you out in a pinch. I got snow tires for my 3 and I am 100x more confident than driving around in all-seasons, even when there isn't snow on the ground, but because at below ~45F, the materials get hard in all-seasons and you lose grip.
Funny you mentioned Cables, didn't realize I could use either chains or cables. Looking at this one now since I can one day ship it:
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Z-547-Performance-Traction/dp/B001H9KIZ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&dd=SXvEDs6gkyieb9L92IIawQ%2C%2C&ie=UTF8&qid=1449784124&vehicle=2006-76-1013-269--1--5-8088-2221-1-1---3-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2006%3Atoyota%3Acorolla&keywords=tire+chains&refinements=p_90%3A8308921011
Do these look like a good one to go with?
Looks something like this since there is some yellow on the inside
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BTEAH0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_L5pQwb0BY8NZ1
I got some self-tightening chains off amazon 2 weeks ago(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TDIL5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). They can be installed without ever moving the vehicle, takes about 60 seconds per tire. Time will tell how long they last - but they cost about as much as traditional chains.
colorado here
I keep a pair of tire chains in my trunk and very rarely use them. mostly get used in the mountains
tire chains I have these and are a similar price at walmart. they can easily be put on in 10 minutes after a couple practice runs, taking them off is even quicker.
Moving sale! Got fired from my job and now I'm going back home so I have a lot of odds and end type shit and some furniture I want to get rid of. Prices are fixed, but only because I'm already lowballing everything because I just want to get rid of it. I'll post pictures of the actual item based on interest.
Things I'm offloading right now:
edit: New Stuff!!
Black and Decker toaster oven. Like new, been using it for 3 months to make small batch cookies, toast sandwiches, cook biscuits, and heat up food. I think this is the model, if not exact it's near identical. Has all pans and racks, black. Goes up to 450F. $10Sale pendingA 3 foot, True Temper square shovel. Almost new, used it for work a few times. Only a couple months old. Looks kinda like this shovel. but not quite the same. Black grips instead of red. $10Sale pendingTwo boxes of nitrile rubber gloves. Large and XL. Used maybe 3 pairs of XL but both are opened. $4 for both boxes.Sale pendingThe Unthinkable. $1.Sale pendingCoffee Maker. I think it makes 4 cups, I'll have to check. It's a small one that I basically had for guests as I don't drink coffee. - $5sale pending