How to Properly Install Snow Chains | Auto-Trac Self Tightening Traction Chains
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- Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2022
- We highly recommend you practice putting on snow/traction chains on your tires at home before it's time to use them in the snow.
There's many different types of snow/traction chains you can use for your winter road-trips. We use the Auto-Trac Self Tightening Traction Chains and will show you how to install them in this video.
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Thank you for a great demo! The directions show installation with a tire off a car! I appreciate your keeping the snags in the video... one I kept doing the same!
I’m glad the video was helpful😊
PRO TIP: Also carry two 3 foot lengths of 2x6 boards with you to pull up onto before applying chains. This will make installation 75% easier and take much less time to install the chains.
I can see how this would make things much easier, thanks for the great advice 👍🏼
Can u make video please
Excellent video, I love how you incorporate safety tips on the installation... :)
I’m glad it was helpful, thanks for your feedback. -Bernardo
Excellent tutorial. It gives me the confidence I need today to chain up.
Glad it helped👍🏼 safe travels
Thanks man!
Glad it was helpful 👍🏼
Good video bro 🙌
Gracias bro, I appreciate the feedback.
It helped me to lay them out under car then drive back a bit to get them behing my frnt tires. Otherwise, it's easy to tangle them. Once you've moved the car, you can grab the back cable, connect it, but don't drop it, pull it toward the outside rim, then connect the ratcheting cables. Don't worry if the plastic ratchet is close to the tread; driving about 20 ft will tighten them.
That’s awesome I’m glad you found a way that worked better for you. I know with smaller cars it might be harder since it doesn’t have as much clearance.
Okay, but you can't move your car if you're stuck in snow...
I have found that the Peerless ("Auto-Trac") chains tend to be a bit small for their intended tire size. My OE tire size is 265/70R17 M&S rated. The #0232605 (0232610 Walmart) chains barely fit those tires and when I mounted ATs that were the same listed size, they did not fit. I have to use the #0232805s that are for a bit taller/wider tire (285/70R17).
Test fit your chains before getting into the snow/ice. Remember the chains will be smaller in the cold then when you pre fit them in your warmer driveway. NO tires don't "shrink" as much as metal chains/cables do in the cold.
This is good info, I never thought about the possibility of the chains shrinking when it’s cold. But it does suck putting them on with cold hands
Thanks for the tip, ran into same situation with my 4Runner.
Thanks for the advice! But sadly we didn’t practice before being stuck in the snow. lol but now we know how to put them on. Thx 😂
Glad you guys made it out safe though, I think it has to happen at least once to everyone and the next time you’ll know to be better prepared. Safe travels 😊🤙🏼
hahaha thank u for this!
you're welcome!
Good demo on installation. I have used the regular chains hitherto here in Alberta/North West Territories winters. May I ask if these are durable? I saw an Ontario man use it on his Cargo van and the plastic lockers snapped. His cables also lost the plastic portion within a month or so. Not sure if the usage was done right. Thanks.
Ive used them about 6x’s now and I have not had any problems, just make sure you get the correct size and put them on as evenly distributed around the tire. Always follow the recommended speed limit while using the chains.
@@roamingthetrails awesome. Thanks
Thanks, bud
I’m glad it was helpful.
Does the chains come in a pair or separate? Also what’s recommended all 4 chains on all 4 tires or just two depending the car ?
The chains come in a pair “so for two tires”. Ideally yes you would get more traction if you install them on all four tires. But two is better than none based on what I read a couple weeks ago. just check your owners manual for what’s recommended to install on your vehicle “ whether front or back axle chain install”
@@roamingthetrails Installing them on your steer tires (front wheels) of a four wheel / all wheel drive is pointless; unless its front wheel drive. Turning and cornering can cause them to slip or fall off causing thousands of dollars in damage to wither the body and wheel well cover or worse they can get wrapped around your axle and rupture your brake lines leaving you with no brakes at all!
I thought you usually install chains on the front wheel for 4x4 so you have traction while turning? (assuming you're in 4x4 mode so you already have power to all 4 wheels)
I read it was recommended to install on the back wheels. Although I know some people go as far as installing them on all four tires. I’ve always installed them out back while keeping some good weight on the bed as well.
@@roamingthetrails Installing them on the back makes sense to me. That's usually where trucks lose traction because the bed end is lighter than the engine end.
What size tires do you have on your Tacoma and what size chains did you get
My Tires are 265/70R16. I just looked at the box of the chains and found my tire size on it which means it’s meant to fit my tire. I know most chains will fit different sizes so just double check it has your tire measurements which you can find on the outer wall of your tire. Hope this helps.
Is the auto Trac 0232105 or 0232605 the one you have? Have the same tire size as you . Thanks
I grew up in lots of snow. Ignorance is bliss
That’s awesome!
Even if it's a 4 by 4 , you need chains?
If chain restrictions are R3 yes you are required to use chains even if you have 4WD. If R2 you can go 4x4 as long as you have snow tires, so you don’t have to have them on. But you’re still required to carry chains with you. Always check road conditions ahead of time.
@@roamingthetrails ok thanks man, today I went to the mountains and couldn't get up to the houses I install internet, not use to working in snow area, but went to Walmart employee gave me some chains that were for cars, and it wasn't chains it was some other one I think snow cables, and did t work at all I was sliding up a little hill had to return down thank God I didn't get stuck, I order those so waiting till Wednesday
Oh man that sucks! but yeah driving in the snow is not good when it’s not something you do often. I’ve had my fair share of getting stuck but its how I’ve learned. As for the cables I guess they can be of some help but I’ve had those snap on me before so I stick with chains now. Stay safe out there and hope you get the work done.
@@roamingthetrails thank you man I hope I do survive working up in the mountains lol
@@jaguaresed of course! Stay safe out there man
It’s actually easier to put in the bottom clip and then the top clip after.
Oh nice, I'll give this a try next time I install them 👍
Seems it’ll be easier to install if I just keep a floor jack in my car.
Yes it will, I know someone else on here mentioned carrying two 3x6 boards to run your truck on to which makes installation easier.
What model of Tacoma do you have?
It’s a 2021 Off Road 😊🤗, amazing truck. It’s taken us on many adventures
the hardest part is......
how to get that chain back to the case!!
i am trying 3 days now...still cannot do it :(
I struggled at first but you have to make a figure 8 and pull on each end to make the circles smaller. It’s not an easy task but It’s worked for me the times I’ve used them. Just make sure they’re fully dry first so they don’t rust too bad. Hope it helps and I didn’t just confuse you more.
I found it best to install the bottom hook before the top. I struggle a lot less by doing so
It took me a while to figure that out. Hope they take you on many adventures.
😊f KP😖
Nice video But ! these are not for this old man I see those zip spring plastic thing as filling with salt and mud and not going to hold up. I have the old style same chains just manual pull where that plastic spring thingie is.
That’s a good point, I always make sure to rinse the chains out when I get home and let them dry to avoid rust. So far they’re holding on. I hope they give me a couple years of use. Thank you
Yes thats a good tip I would squirt some WD in there too @@roamingthetrails
Lol you tried to say chain and tire at the same time 😂😂😂
Sometimes I try to speak English and realize I can barely speak Spanish “my first language” 😂 my wife makes fun of me all the time.
Why would u put chains on a 4x4
Good question. In California if you’re in a chain restricted area you’re required to use chains even if the vehicle is 4WD if the conditions require so. Two weekends ago we drove to Sequioa National park and the park rangers were actually checking to see if you had chains with you if not they wouldn’t let you drive in.
Ice.
I saw a Tim tok video of a person driving the tires up on a small 2x4 to help with clearance where the tire would make contact with the road.
Also, this guy shows a video of the failure points on this product l. I’m researching ones to get and les Schuab product is all metal I believe.
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I’ve used them three times now in thick snow and so far mine are holding up well. I just finished watching the video you shared and hopefully mine don’t end up like his. I’ll definitely look into the chains you mentioned from Les Schwab. Thanks for sharing.-Bernardo
Those chains are Junk, same ones messed up my tacoma, I like the cables better, easy to install and cheap but not heavy duty as chains.
Oh man I’m sorry. Now you have me worried! Did they snap on you or how did it mess up your truck?
What company makes the cables? Same one?
@@roamingthetrails maybe he got the wrong size or installed it wrong.
Yeah that might be true as well, so far mine are holding up but I’m definitely careful around curbs when I have them on so I don’t snap the plastic retractor.
@@roamingthetrails these chains are legit, I have the same ones. The chain is light duty, so just as long as you don't hit rocks that might fracture the chain, you should be good. I learned that the thing about chains is that can cause damage if they break.
Cables are lighter duty and by that classification they have half the grip and break much more easy. I see broken cables all the time. The only good thing about them is they're usually cheaper and if they break, they won't cause as much damage.