Thread: Chains..good brand

Hi Guys

Looking at getting a set of chains, will be used for snow but also want to have in the truck in case of slippery tracks etc.

Any good brands to look out for, any to avoid...not my area of expertise

cheers

Dino

What are you putting them on ? . Ute , SUV or a car . Where you based ? There a real good place in ch ch "chain protection services " . Sell and make real good stuff . If it's going on a hunting truck get heavy type , the wimpy ones are shit

Cheers Munsey

Goin on a pajero, pretty heavy vehicle so looking for something heavy duty. I have 80/20 tyres on the truck at present, were new when purchased 4 months ago so won't need replacing anytime soon.

Will be used more on mud and clay tracks than in the snow, I can always walk to work! Having said that we normally get a bit of snow on the Bluies and will hopefully save bit of a walk getting to blocks down there as well.

based in Dunedin but happy to buy off the net with a recommendation from someone in the know.

Cheers

Dino

My tip is always have some decent cable ties in the bag, then if something snaps you can jury rig them up, cableties will last a surprising length of time and stop a chain flailing about.

I've got a good set here to fit 30 x9.5 15 . I need to see if they will fit my new truck or how much work if possible to make fit . If they don't , what size tyre you got ? .

Size is 265/70 R16

Think those are correct numbers.

Know stuff all about tyres but I can make really good marghuritas

Cheers

Dino

For offroad? Icebreaker Chains. They're heavy duty, and have V bars in the links. I use mine on my landcruiser through the winter, they are bloody good. Honestly, spend the coin and don't waste your time with other cheap ones.

Originally Posted by Munsey

I've got a good set here to fit 30 x9.5 15 . I need to see if they will fit my new truck or how much work if possible to make fit . If they don't , what size tyre you got ? .

You may have trouble with guard clearance on the front.

I got a set of icebreaker from TWL many moons ago.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

You may have trouble with guard clearance on the front.

Mate there about 15mm clearance inside to brake lines or something like that on front . So she's chains on back wheels only and then I only got 20 mm farrrrrk bit worried now !

Just checked $300 for heavy type like josh/ mine . Mine will fit my hilux , once I bend brake line brackets on rear ffs !

Originally Posted by Tussock

I got custom ones. Can't remember where now. There is a thread in here somewhere.

Only use them to get out of trouble, not into it.

I remember that thread I'm sure you got in ch ch from chain protection hazeldene rd ( riccarton) . They make them for cat loaders and skidders big stuff