Tire Chains

[Billdub01]

Ok... so you guys are experts. Rather than trained ASE certified mechanics or people our family have delt with for 20 years plus and have more actual experience than you two. Okay ? sure..... ill be sure to come back to this forum in the future for all my questions... ya i think not!


Internet know it all asshats....

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[Cape Cruiser]

LMAO !!!!

 

[slowmachine]

For those who haven’t read it, the Owner’s Manual has a section about snow chains, which, in addition to prescribing a maximum speed of 30 MPH, includes the following:

Only fit snow chains to the following specified tires:
• 255/70 R16 111T.
• 255/65 R17 110T.
• 265/65 R17 112T.
• 265/60 R18 110T.
• LT265/65 R17 109T.
Only use S-Class snow chains, 0.6 in (15 mm) chain links.
Only use manual tensioning chains. Do not use self-tensioning chains.
Only use snow chains in pairs on the rear axle.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

When i bought my ranger back in July they said NO CHAINS! It will f$%k up the computers in the truck. The spider wires, if the manual is saying rear only... probably again has to do with the computer/trail control. The rear is a solid axle while the fronts are independent. Totally different setup as per working with the computer. Ill check with my neighbor hes a tech at GMC. If you all want me to confirm my suspicion its due to the computer and drivetrain setup on the fronts.

Why would it mess with the computer? It what way do you/they mean?

 

[Billdub01]

I've been busy... give me a bit. Ill do my best to get an detailed answer. The dealer i bought from has an outstanding service dept. They do work on police and state vehicles plus private race cars. None of the other dealers that are local do that.

 

[Aliby]

FactionFab 1.5", 11,000 miles on them and they've been great.

@Trey1940 where did you get your Spacers? I can only find then at Stage3 Motor Sports, but they seem to have a slow down at the moment.

Not to worry I found your other post here:

1.5" FactionFab here, bought them from Stage 3.

 

[ch47dmechanic]

FWIW, coming from a 25 year service veteran, ASE certifications are for showing off and literally do nothing more than prove you can pass a non-practical exam. They don't make you an expert in the practical practice of anything. Furthermore, most service writers were never technicians/mechanics themselves or, for the small few that were, they are typically the ones that couldn't hack it in the shop but didn't want to leave the industry. Take what they say with a grain of salt just the same as you would from ANY salesperson. They're literally nothing more than a salesperson who usually gets a cut on you bringing in your vehicle for broken shit so they can write service for it. Basically, they need you to break shit and bring your vehicle in so they literally have a vested interest in feeding you bullshit so that you'll break something.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

Now, that said, I've used these for years and they've got me through the Sierras for many winters on both my F-150s and now my Ranger...

https://autosock.us/

They don't damage anything, fit into a small bag and are on an off in a couple minutes. They're also 100% legal and approved by most states as a chain alternative when chains are required.

 

[Aliby]

Just got and installed a set of four FactionFab 1.0" spacers. The fit is great.

 

[7600]

I've been using chains on mine at work the last few days. It looks like I'll be needing them quite a bit this coming week according to the weather forecast. I always run chains on the back, always have. The front end is easier to tear up. Too many moving parts there.

 

[THLONE]

FWIW, coming from a 25 year service veteran, ASE certifications are for showing off and literally do nothing more than prove you can pass a non-practical exam. They don't make you an expert in the practical practice of anything. Furthermore, most service writers were never technicians/mechanics themselves or, for the small few that were, they are typically the ones that couldn't hack it in the shop but didn't want to leave the industry. Take what they say with a grain of salt just the same as you would from ANY salesperson. They're literally nothing more than a salesperson who usually gets a cut on you bringing in your vehicle for broken shit so they can write service for it. Basically, they need you to break shit and bring your vehicle in so they literally have a vested interest in feeding you bullshit so that you'll break something.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

Now, that said, I've used these for years and they've got me through the Sierras for many winters on both my F-150s and now my Ranger...

https://autosock.us/

They don't damage anything, fit into a small bag and are on an off in a couple minutes. They're also 100% legal and approved by most states as a chain alternative when chains are required.

You are right on about service writers and include parts people. I think that parts and service should be made up of old mechanics. Then they "may" have a clue about what they talking about.

I am surprised that the sock works. But, I will take your word on it. Have you tried them on wet clay?

 

[egilbe]

You are right on about service writers and include parts people. I think that parts and service should be made up of old mechanics. Then they "may" have a clue about what they talking about.

I am surprised that the sock works. But, I will take your word on it. Have you tried them on wet clay?

It looks like it would work like a nylon scrubby to clean pots and pans. I've used some that would scour the non-stick coating off of pots.

 

[7600]

I need chains to get around off road to gas wells

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