as per my other post.. starting a new one for info on where to A:buy winter chains for my tires... or B:build a set for my tires that i have

any info or links would be great!

thanks guys

 

For 33x12.5x16 I paid $75 from Rite Aid last winter for a nice heavy duty set but I don't see any Rite Aid stores anywhere on the east coast near you. Don't go to NAPA they wanted $135 for the same set in the same bag from the same manufacturer. 35" will run you a bit more, http://www.tirechain.com/35X14-16.htmhas shipping to 14484 for $13.99 giving you a total of $99.98 for the square straight link chains.

 

I put in 35x14x16 not knowing your actual tire size so it will vary

 

IMHO it would be best to buy pre-made chainsthat specifically fityour tire size. Standard full link that leave enough clearence as to not rub.

 

Anybody ever used or heard of these?

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde.../4747/sc/41695

 

double post

 

copped from your other post (didn't see this one when i wrote it)

chains arnt hard to build if you go to most any industrial supply place (don't know what you have there) and ask for rail chain and cross link chain (there different) they should be able to get it for you just be sure to get the stuff for big trucks not the crappy light stuff....i cant count how many sets I've built and i carry a full set of 4 all year round (they can helpa great dealin mud if your careful) here from oct 1 to may 31 all commercial trucks are LEAGLEY required to carry AND USE chains

for1, 35in tire you will need (roughly)

2-110in long rail chains
aprox17 cross links (16-18 in long depending on width of tire you want the rail to be on the widest part of the tire)
set of boomers (the part that connects the ends together around the tire)
and a good set of chain pliers and bolt cutters
aprox34- "claws" (cant remember the technical name but the thing that connects the cross links to the rails)

just lay the 2 rail chains out side by side, starting on the 2nd link attach the cross links to the rain (making sure nothing is twisted) the continue every 4 links after that until its long enough to fit around your tire, if you want me to get real technical about it i can but its pretty straight forward

buying them is easier, building them is cheaper from what i have found

 

http://www.tirechain.com/16INCHTRUCKCHAINS.HTM

http://www.vulcantire.com/chainfaq.htm

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/sncltrsy.html

There is a joke:

First Rule of Gunfighting
...have a gun

Same thing with tire chains:
having smaller, lighter easy to install chains with you when your suddenly need them,
beats wonderful old fashioned, heavy & durable chains left at home

 

Building them yourself puts a lot of responsibility on you if they break or come apart.