are all snow chains the same?
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Tire chains come in a range of sizes, and each size will usually fit a range of different tire sizes. But you can easily find the correct chain size for your vehicle - just refer to our fitguide. It can take you directly to chains that fit your vehicle's tires.
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In general, chains best suited for mud use are the HD ones with larger link size. It's not about traction, as any set of real chains (Not cable chains...) will do wonders in mud, it's about durability. Mud and associated offroad driving puts a lot more stress into the chains than snow driving.
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CHAIN REQUIREMENT LEVELS Requirement 1 (R1): Chains are required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks under 6,000 pounds gross weight and equipped with snow tires1 on at least two drive wheels. Chains must be carried by vehicles using snow tires.
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TIL the chains that you can see hanging under school buses and trucks are there to provide traction in snow. With the flip of a switch, the chains will lower automatically and the centrifugal force sends the chains into action.
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Only use snow chains when there is at least one inch of snow on the road. The best time to put them on is usually during or after a snowstorm. You can also use chains in muddy driving conditions. But be sure to remove the chains when you return to regular roads to protect your vehicle's tires and the road surface.
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No Chains Creates Liability Disobeying state law or the instructions of state highway enforcement with regard to snow traction devices is illegal. However, drivers may not see this as a problem if the only consequence is a $100 or $200 ticket. After all, installing proper equipment can be quite expensive.
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The information we have for New York states that when a snow emergency has been declared tire chains are actually a requirement on vehicles. You will need to check your local DOT to be sure, but with as severe of a winter as New York can get tire chains would be perfectly fine.
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MT's and AT's can perform good enough in the snow but they will not perform well on ice. ... Deep snow they are awesome. Hard pack/ice they are not good.
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Some States Require Snow Tires, Chains There is no federal law that requires drivers to carry snow chains or snow tires. However, there are laws in some states that do require either snow chains or snow tires in certain conditions.
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Thule and Yakima lock cores are produced by the same factory although the cores themselves are physically different. The Thule core is longer and has a fifth tumbler. The cores themselves are therefore not interchangeable. The tumblers are the small brass pieces that move in your lock core.
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All other Missing Links can be reused between 2-3 times per life cycle of the chain. If you purchase a replacement chain, the used Missing Link should not be reused and is not interchangeable. Missing Links offer riders ease of maintenance and quick chain replacement when there is an emergency on the road or trail.
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Washington State: According to the Washington State Patrol, when “Chains Required” signs are posted, the following snow socks are approved for use for vehicles or vehicle combinations over 10,000 lb: With five or fewer axles: “AutoSock” brand snow socks (the Washington regulations specify this brand)
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Requirement 1 (R-1) dictates that chains be on all vehicles under 6,000 pounds unless they have snow tires. R-2 says chains must be on all vehicles except four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires. ... For four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles, put chains on all four tires.
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Chains are required on all vehicles, no exceptions. Including those with four-wheel / all-wheel drive. Tire chains should be purchased before your winter trip to Yosemite National Park. ... For current road information outside of Yosemite National Park, call CALTRANS at: 1-800-427-7623 (1-800-GAS-ROAD).
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Chain Law Level 1 requires all single drive axle combinations commercial vehicles to chain up. All four drive wheels must be chained; cables are not permitted as an alternate traction device. All other commercial vehicles must have snow tires or chains.
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Maryland. It is permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions on any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
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There are Three Levels of Chain Requirements in California: Requirement 1 (R-1): Chains are required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks under 6,000 pounds gross weight and equipped with snow tires on at least two drive wheels. Chains must be carried by vehicles using snow tires.