Author Topic: Chains for my truck? (Read 2130 times)

finzandpigskinz · « **on:** Feb 07, 2011, 08:33 PM »

Anyone know of a good place to buy tire chains for my truck in Regina?

pawlukja · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 07, 2011, 08:48 PM »

not sure if there is one in regina but if there is i would check out tiger automotive or even princess auto

saskcat · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 07, 2011, 09:10 PM »

kal tire or any tire shop

kidsafishin · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 09:48 AM »

I ordered my chains from www.canadianchains.ca and they have been great chains with excellent instructions and a video if you need it. I think the chains are good quality and durable. They have gotten me out of a few "pickles".

Layne · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 10:25 AM »

Ive been looking at tirechain.com, they seem to have cheap shipping and fair prices. Not many places sell chains locally for 35"+ tires so I think im going to try a set of the V-bar style from them.

finzandpigskinz · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 10:33 AM »

Thanks men! I will check it out!

spoxick · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 10:33 AM »

We have a set for my fathers 2 wd 1 ton with the vs one them when you strap those puppys on as long as you don't get hung up your laughing as soon as you touch the ice they just dig like no other

Shirts · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 11:18 AM »

Off topic. Sorry. Spoxick, where are you fishing where you can catch fish through a hole in the ice in July and August?
Quote" 44" 23lb northern thru 8" hole 6 lb line no leader 07/08
38" 14lb northern thru 8" hole 6 lb line no leader 08/09" Unquote
I am taking this as month/year, not as year/year fishing season, but if you did and are finding hardwater in those months, let me know where so I can bring my auger out a little earlier!

Paraaronoid · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 11:41 AM »

If you can't find them locally, I'd definitely look online and buy V-BAR chains...I have a set for my little 2x4 Ranger and love them. They just look mean, not like those sissy cable ones. :-)

Polarbehr · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 11:53 AM »

Canadian tire has some 140 bucks not sure if they will fit 35"s but im running 285-65-18's n they said they should fit..im gunna go check it out here in stoon..preston crossing.

Polarbehr · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 04:08 PM »

well that was a waste of time...should have known that some of the guys at the parts counter can only count to ten lol..well SWT Saskatoon can get in most sizes of tire chains but takes 10days..still good 185 for a pair. 244-9512 ask for Richie

finzandpigskinz · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 05:06 PM »

Went to the tire today and no go. had every size but mine. Going to have to buy online.

spoxick · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 08, 2011, 07:54 PM »

lol shirts it is y y

Polarbehr · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 09, 2011, 06:45 AM »

Ordered a pair from canadianchains.ca they in Langley BC said he ships DHL an would be here in 2days to saskatoon..cant beat that..check out the website they have all size.

Polarbehr · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 05:49 PM »

Jus got my v-bar chains today..only 2 days ordered at 3pm tues..pretty impressed...canadianch ains.ca!!!!!

tipupfrenzy · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 07:26 PM »

how much did u have to pay for them? that is the size i am looking for. did you get four or just two?

Polarbehr · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 08:28 PM »

I paid 237.30 for one set of two and the spider bungee straps to keep them tight..they look like you could climb a wall with these..lol

Paraaronoid · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 10:07 PM »

Yep, you practically can - those v-bar ones I think are the best IMO (although I haven't tried the cable ones). My 4x2 3.0 Ranger was able to haul about 300 lbs of oats to a bait pile going through 8-10" of powdered snow over frozen mole hills up a decent incline to get to where I was baiting deer this last December.

The spider bungee straps are definitely the way to go...You can buy them at Cdn Tire also.

mjs059 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 10:09 PM »

Any one know if they void tire warranties or damage rims?
My wife would not be happy if I scratched up the rims.
Could have used them once I got out of the ruts on the strap 2 weeks ago and spun to the ice.

Paraaronoid · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 10:11 PM »

P.S. There is a technique when installing them for minimal effort...Lay them over the top half of your back tires, and make sure you shove them 'under' the tire, because you are going to back up onto them. Also, make sure you keep the clasp to the outside, because that is your method of hooking/unhooking them.

Oh yeah, and put them on BEFORE you need them...Waiting until you are actually stuck doesn't work very well - believe me!

vessey · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 10, 2011, 11:01 PM »

I got a set of vbar from kaltire for $121 (245/75r16), I checked out canadianchains be for I bought and the prices seem high.

Polarbehr · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 11, 2011, 05:22 AM »

I tried Kal-tire here in Saskatoon n they told me they didnt sell chains..guy looked at me weird lol

Pants · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 11, 2011, 07:56 AM »

Hi all,
Kal Tire has 3 different sets on their website. They may not be in stock, but you could possibly order them either through the store or online.
Later Days

Polarbehr · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 07:33 PM »

Well we went threw slush, front diff was pushing snow and we chewed threw it all..canadianchain.ca is the way to go..those v-bars are solid, they have 3 accentric tightners on them that make them the cats a**!!!!

tipupfrenzy · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 08:05 PM »

what brand of truck was it that you had these on, and was there any clearance issues?

ochocenko · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 08:17 PM »

front or back on 4x4? im gettin some mine trevor. says all you need is 3 fingers of clearance.

Polarbehr · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 07:17 AM »

285-65-18's Im never leaving home without these..I got stuck on dechambault for 2hrs in slush..not fun!!!!

tipupfrenzy · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 07:47 AM »

awesome i have the same truck with the same size wheels.

Ranger_bound · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 08:15 AM »

Buy on-line! Here is a link to some chains. My uncle runs the V-bar singles and has never had a problem. Plus there is a v-bar welded in between the links to dig into snow and ice for the ultimate traction.

http://www.truckntow.com/t-tirechains.aspx?affiliateid=10060&gclid=COa1iaDqh6cCFcTb4AodHXxvdw

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