Catchlight
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Taking the '11 TE into heavy snow country soon, and am wondering if anyone is using Thule snow chains, or something less expensive, with success.
Thanks for any tips.
Thanks for any tips.
Tire chains for 5th Gen
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mikey's2010SR5
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Been using SCC Chains for years with no problems. Easy to put on and take off. Actually got to get a new set for the bigger tires.
Been using SCC Chains for years with no problems. Easy to put on and take off. Actually got to get a new set for the bigger tires.
Catchlight
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Thanks, guys. Glad you like your Thules, jca21. I'm going to check them out at the Rack Attack in Coquitlam tomorrow on our way through. Crazy amounts of snow and jack-knifed semis in the mountain passes last week, and another big storm is coming in, so I'd like to be ready for the worst.
MrTom
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Which version of the SCC's are you using??
Socco
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After much research, I settled on buying these: Amazon.com: Security Chain Company ZT751 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2: Automotive but I haven't picked them up yet. I see they've gone up in price over the last week by $25 too. I'll be going through Stevens Pass in Warshington next month....I'll let you know how they worked.
Ryan1975
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Looking for Chains for my 2016 Trail - Tire fitment guide says ZT747 fits 265/65/17. Amazon disagrees with me.
Ready to make a purchase today. Thoughts from the peanut gallery?
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chai...&sr=1-1&keywords=security+chain+company+zt747
Ready to make a purchase today. Thoughts from the peanut gallery?
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chai...&sr=1-1&keywords=security+chain+company+zt747
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It looks like it's correct based on the fit guide PDF from SCC on Amazon.
The Peerless Tire Chain Finder seems to agree that ZT747 will work.
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I had some SZ331 for a car, and the label on the box disagreed with the website for some reason.
Don't trust the "This does not fit your:..." box on Amazon. It is often wrong. It says they don't fit my 2007 4runner either, even though based on the manufacturer's data, ZT747 should also fit my 265/60-18 tires.
I want to get some Auto-Trac 0232605 for this weekend. I can't find them locally, but Walmart has an Auto-Trac 232110 in stock, and a PDF on Walmart's website says they should fit. I think I'll go read the box tonight and see if that agrees. I can't find 232110 anywhere else, but maybe it's one of those walmart only part numbers so they don't have to price match. They are cheap at around $50, and they should work better in deep stuff than the cables, even though Peerless says they are both "best" traction.
Note that automotive stuff is not returnable on Amazon! If it doesn't fit you might be stuck with it. If it's defective they will exchange it or maybe refund it. You also can't sell automotive stuff on Amazon as a third party seller. I had to ebay the cable chains for my old car recently (since I sold the car and never used the chains) even though I could have gotten more money on Amazon.
Snow Tire Chains - TireChains.com I've bought three sets from this place. Enough choices to really confuse ya.
Ryan1975
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Thank you. placed the order, hopefully it delivers on time, lol.
I was able to get a refund on a set I purchased from Amazon. Only needed one set of the two I bought. No hassles other than having to pay the return shipping.
BobsTrail
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I have a set of ZT751 and they fit OK, but appear a little too big. You will need a smaller chain tightener band for them. The ZT747 will be a better fit.
They are very easy to install. Removal is more fun after they freeze to the tire.
Diesel_Dog
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Are you sticking to highways or going off into the wilderness? I've driven the Coqu, Rogers pass, pine pass in some pretty harry conditions and never needed anything more then 4x4. Some good winter tires, common sense and driving for the conditions will get you there.
Good luck!
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Diesel_Dog
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Oh there was talk of this company yesterday on the BC toyota 4x4 Facebook site the other day: CanadianChains.ca
Looks like they have a lot of options.
Looks like they have a lot of options.
Ryan1975
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Thank you. I've never owned chains in my life, (lived in Upstate NY, Co, Ut, and other places) but figured it was time to stop pressing my luck.
I got the Walmart 232110 chains yesterday. The package seems to agree that they will fit my tires, so I'l have to try them in the next few days. The only difference between the regular Auto-Trac part number that I noticed is they come in a slim plastic case instead of a nylon bag. I don't know if I'll ever be able to fit them back in the box after I use them, but at least it's compact.
I've never felt a need for chains on roads that get plowed at least occasionally, but a couple times this winter I've been on snow covered dirt roads and put two wheels into the ditch next to the road (small, about 1 foot deep for drainage), and it was a bit challenging to get out. My tires are not the best for snow or off-road. This weekend I may be driving on some back roads in the mountains, and they could get a foot of snow or more while I'm out there, and I don't want to get stuck. And there is a chance that CDOT could enact the rarely used passenger vehicle chain law on I-70 some time while I'm up there this winter. For $50 it's well worth it to be prepared for all of that.
I've never felt a need for chains on roads that get plowed at least occasionally, but a couple times this winter I've been on snow covered dirt roads and put two wheels into the ditch next to the road (small, about 1 foot deep for drainage), and it was a bit challenging to get out. My tires are not the best for snow or off-road. This weekend I may be driving on some back roads in the mountains, and they could get a foot of snow or more while I'm out there, and I don't want to get stuck. And there is a chance that CDOT could enact the rarely used passenger vehicle chain law on I-70 some time while I'm up there this winter. For $50 it's well worth it to be prepared for all of that.
I can confirm that these chains fit 265/60-18, but it was a tight fit. They might not work on anything significantly bigger unless it's also narrower.
I only drove around the parking lot, but it was surprisingly nice. There was less jingling noise than I expected, but of course I didn't go very fast.
There is plenty of room to fit something big like V bar ladder chains on the rear tires if you wanted to. All the delicate stuff (abs sensor and brake line) is fairly well out of the way. For example:
Snow Chains for Tires, Best Tire Chains, Truck Tire Chains
Class S clearance chains (like auto-trac) might fit on the front, but Toyota doesn't recommend it as far as I know, and I'd rather not risk it.
FordyceCreek
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Never owned chains either, lived off-road at 11,200' even. I always thought there were for cars and 2wd picks ups, or traction challenged vehicles. I guess they use them in ICE storm country? Dont get that in the west.
AZTrail
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Check out the RUD Grip 4x4 chains for the rear tires. They are well recommended for 4wd vehicles. Diamond pattern, among the easiest to install, don't have to move the wheels to install, thicker (4.5 mm) and stronger than most chains, meets class U requirements. I have only had light use of mine but they do bring peace of mind knowing I have them.
Here are some links:
Bill Burke's review - Easy Tire Chains & Helpful Hints | Bill Burkes 4-Wheeling America
Amazon reviewers - Amazon.com: RUD "Grip 4x4" Truck Tire Chains for Pickup Trucks, SUVs and Off Road Vehicles - Sized 265/75R16 (1 Pair): Automotive
Here are some links:
Bill Burke's review - Easy Tire Chains & Helpful Hints | Bill Burkes 4-Wheeling America
Amazon reviewers - Amazon.com: RUD "Grip 4x4" Truck Tire Chains for Pickup Trucks, SUVs and Off Road Vehicles - Sized 265/75R16 (1 Pair): Automotive
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