chain help

[snowdog]

I have to take my 2005 SR5 (base model) up to the snow. Not sure what type of chains to buy. Can anyone recommend a reliable brand. I do not have a 4WD.

Thanks in advance!

 

[rvcahawaii808]

id get cables....they are alot lighter and easier to use i think. just go down to an autozone and get a set. chains are pretty bulky and beefy.

if you think you have enough weight in the back, you probably could be fine with nothing as long as you go slow enough

 

[norcal2]

I second the cables...i always keep a set in the vehicles when chain requirements are mandatory and im heading up the hill...

 

[snowdog]

thanks! i probably won't have enough weight in the back though. is there a particular brand that you know of that's reliable, or are they all pretty much the same?

 

[norcal2]

thanks! i probably won't have enough weight in the back though. is there a particular brand that you know of that's reliable, or are they all pretty much the same?

Personally i use Pewag..but they are pretty much the same, the latching mechanism may be different though and you want to make sure that the set you have is has a good latching mechanism..other wise a loose end can mess up your fenders pretty bad..pretty fast...and in snow when you are putting them on you want something easy and effective, unless you want to pay the chain monkeys $20-$40 for putting them on and taking them off...just my 2c
and ask if you can pick up the rubber adjusters also...they keep tension on them....

 

[snowdog]

Ok thanks a lot to you too! I just wasn't sure. I also asked rvcahawaii808 if there was a particular brand that you guys would recommend? Or are they all pretty basic...

 

[snowdog]

ok awesome. thanks so much~ and someplace like a kragens would carry these?

 

[mysticz]

Get RUD Grip 4X4 chain's they are top quality and last well.

Also very easy to install. :bigok:

More info here http://www.bb4wa.com/articles/Chains.html

 

[ran]

When I got my '07 SE, I asked the same thing. Ended up with Super Z Truck Chains, $119.00 from Welcome to DrivingComfort. Cable type chains.

 

[snowdog]

thank you!

 

[snowdog]

thanks a lot!

 

[PhelpsSR5]

Chains

I use chains on my ranger and they work great. the only thing with chains is that if one breaks loose it could work wonders for your paint round ur fender. Once a chain broke loose and ended up wrappin round the rear axle. That was no fun trying to undo!

 

[snowdog]

wow horrible. guess it would be better to get the cables...or maybe one could run into the same problem with those too. but the cables seem like they are much easier to install. it will be my first time driving up to the snow and i just wanted to have some chains/cables just in case. thanks so much~