I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of my old car, the car I have now has all season tires. The tires have good threading, but I'm concern the all season tires won't be enough to get me though those last 10 miles. Could I put the tires before I left work/home and dive the 30 miles? Or would I have to find a place to put the chains on when driving conditions are too dangerous to continue? Does anyone put on a lot of miles on these chains including driving on the highway? I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of... » Read More I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of my old car, the car I have now has all season tires. The tires have good threading, but I'm concern the all season tires won't be enough to get me though those last 10 miles. Could I put the tires before I left work/home and dive the 30 miles? Or would I have to find a place to put the chains on when driving conditions are too dangerous to continue? Does anyone put on a lot of miles on these chains including driving on the highway? « Show Less
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i have found that unless you're up in the mountains in deep snow, chains are a pain. they don't travel well on clear roads, so they are awkward if you have some good highway miles then off onto smaller snow-covered roads. in they end i found it better to fork out the extra bucks and get studded tires put on in the winter months.
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It's better to put it on when condition requires, you can't drive fast with the chain (any chains) and it's very noisy, I'm not sure if it will damage your car though.
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Im am no expert but I would put them on when the road gets bad, probably would end up beating them up on clear pavement thus premature wear on the chains. The max speed with chains on is probably not more than 15 to 25 mph, you should check with the manufactuers recommendations.
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No matter what brand of chains you buy they're not going to last if you run them on dry pavement. They'll last a little while but they're going to wear out fast.
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I would not put the chains on until I really needed them. Not sure how long they would last if you used them frequently. I only bought these chains because of travel from Washington to Colorado during the winter months. If I was driving in the snow on a daily basis, I would buy actual snow tires for the winter months. Good luck!
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I cycle a lot during the warm months on my road bike. I often (monthly) have to clean my chain and oil it. The oil accumulate dirty which sometimes cause a derailment of the chain. Also, the chain can be a little noisy. Now, with that being said this is all from my experience cycling outside on the roads. My experience at the gym, in spinning class, is different. The bikes are chain driven and the chains are enclosed. However, the chain does make some noise and I've notice the maintenance people oiling the chain. On the other side, belt driven, I wondered if the belt will wear / stretch and ultimately loosen. I try them both and I picked the belt for the quietness and smooth peddling. The chain belt was very good but ... I hope that helped.
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What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never... » Read More What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. « Show Less
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Funny you should ask.I have about a 1000 miles on these tires mostly on dry roads a lot of chip and seal.the other day I was riding on a cement pier when you get out to the end you have to make 90 degree turn around as I did this the tires were wet and I hit a little sand the bike slid out and I was on the ground.So I would say the answer is no.great tire for dry weather,very little rolling resistance.bike on brother!
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Charles is correct but there is no simple answer. I would like to elaborate a bit further. The sticker on the pillar is/was correct for the original equipment tires given the following: 1-the exact size listed 2-for an average day temperature (0-90* F typically) 3-for the maximum weight listed So if you have an average car, on an average day, with tires that are of reasonable quailty, you should use the sticker on the door for the COLD inflation of your tires. Now, if the tires are a different size, you are traveling in extreme temperatures, and/or carrying at or near your maximum load rating, traveling long distances (in excess of 100 miles) or have poor quailty tires, your inflation will need to be adjusted for your conditions. This is because tires build up heat. The tires are designed for a certain amount of heat. When traveling in extreme conditions or with heavy loads, addtional air pressure is need to keep the tire from flexing too much. Too much flexing causes too much heat. This is why you see more tire treads and chunks on the freeway in the summer. So you ask, how much air to I add when I am in those "extreme" conditions. The answer sadly is that only the tire company's "load inflation table" can tell you. Every tire is different and every car, truck, trailer and RV is loaded differently. Each vehicle will need to be evaluated to what trip is, how much weight are you carrying, and the conditions expected. When we go on a family vacation, and have the vehicle "loaded up", we inflate closer to the tire's sidewall maximum PSI just to be safe. Regular day to day use of the vehicle, we run closer to the door pillar "sticker" weight.
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I used it last season and had no problems. the tires do have a very strong order right out of the box so I would suggest getting it well before you need it and let it out gas before you take into the woods.
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I have a long gravel driveway and it works well. Better than a snowblower in my opinion. Just have to be sure not to go too deep and pick up the loose stone. A little practice is all it takes. I usually leave a thin layer of snow when I do my drive.
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I cannot answer the specific question. I can only say I replaced my Gatorskin folders after 5000 miles on each tire wihtout having a flat. I am now running on Gatorskin folders, hopefully for the next 5000 miles.
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I guess I am late on a reply. But I have been using for a while and has been stored for 6 months without issues (moderate conditions). I wouldn't want to store fuel for longer than 10 months anyway. When I get that long something is wrong. (Just dump in car and buy more gas). But using this during the winter in NJ works great!
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That's a two part answer! It is heavy duty, not really. However if you are talking about being able to get the snow off, then it works perfectly. Snow is not the problem. The issue is if there is wet snow, sleet or rain. When water gets between the material and the car or wind shield, it will freeze there. At that point you have a greater chance for the material to rip. I have found that if you take a warm cup of water and pour it over the spots that have frozen, then you are in good shape and it will come off easier. Simply, if you know that it will just snow, then use it! You'll have no issues. If it is any other type of precipitation, then use with caution or use the warm water trick. Overall, it works for me and I am happy with it.
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Of course there is a speed limit, stay safe as the conditions are obviously quite bad.I have always been told to not drive more than 20 mph with chains, which seems reasonable.
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Good question. Try the route from the previous respondent, but I would guess that it is more a buyer beware. Tho, I have ordered 4 total, and only one out of the 4 died earlier than a year. Don't leave them in the car for long periods of time with extreme temps, at least that is what I have done differently, and it seems to help preserve its life.
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Track and road conditions, these tires are superb. I haven't had an issue with them speed wise. Offroad, however, is a different story as I haven't taken them off roading. The most I've done with them is take them down a dirt path for maybe a tenth of a mile and there was a noticeable increase in resistance. Moreover, the tread situation is geared for road conditions so traction on the dirt was an issue. However, as I said, I only used them for a tenth of a mile on a tame dirt path so you may want to look around for a better issue or tire if offroading is a must or if it is anything more taxing than a simple path. Track and road conditions, these tires are superb. I haven't had an issue with them speed wise. Offroad, however, is a different story as I haven't taken them off roading. The most I've done with them is take them down a dirt path for maybe a tenth of a mile and there was a noticeable increase in resistance. Moreover, the tread situation is geared for road conditions so traction on the dirt was an issue. However, as I said, I only used them for a tenth of a mile on a tame dirt path so you may want to look around for a better issue or tire if offroading is a must or if it is anything more... » Read More Track and road conditions, these tires are superb. I haven't had an issue with them speed wise. Offroad, however, is a different story as I haven't taken them off roading. The most I've done with them is take them down a dirt path for maybe a tenth of a mile and there was a noticeable increase in resistance. Moreover, the tread situation is geared for road conditions so traction on the dirt was an issue. However, as I said, I only used them for a tenth of a mile on a tame dirt path so you may want to look around for a better issue or tire if offroading is a must or if it is anything more taxing than a simple path. « Show Less
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I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't specifically tested it's weather resistance). I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't... » Read More I would say yes. I ran my across campus, through parking lots and even through snow a few times. I never left it out in the elements for extended periods of time, but nevertheless I can say it's a solid cart that isn't going to just break on you. I have two and I've only managed to damage one of the wheels when it was loaded with over 300 lbs and I ran into a 3/4" ledge at a bad angle. Otherwise, they've held up very well. I think they should be able to hold up outside just fine considering how I've pushed mine pretty hard and they are fine besides the one wheel (though I haven't specifically tested it's weather resistance). « Show Less
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No. I got 5 good years out of my last one. Don't overwind as this will weaken the drive spring.
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I have these on a 2wd truck and we only get snow 2 or 3 days a year where I live. I was at work once when it started to snow and using cable chains on the back I was able to get home by the time it was 1" deep. On my trip I stopped at the grocery store (which wasn't out of the way at all) and bought milk and bread and some canned items (the canned items were in case the power went out). I was able to get into and out of the grocery store parking lot with minimal trouble even though it has a slight hill. My next truck will be four wheel drive.
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I live in a similar climate in central Oregon. If you ride fixed you will have more control over breaking. ( think driving a manual vs. automatic transmission). It is still pretty sketchy though. If you plan on riding in the snow a lot I would suggest riding a slightly smaller frame than you are used to because you will have more control. I think someone makes a studded tire also.