Tire Chains - Simple Installation
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- Опубліковано 11 гру 2010
- If you live in an area where chains may be needed take a quick look at this video on tire chains and chain tensioners. Be sure to practice before you really need to use them. Chains can be put on easily in 5 minutes. From wildernessinnovation.com
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Thank you so much for close-up of how the cam mechanism locks! I had never used chains before and was able to get up a giant hill of ice in my Jeep in order to deliver groceries last night, I appreciate you!
Some added advise to your viewers, have a pair of gloves that have dexterity, and a head lamp on your head for darker conditions, but always try to hook your inner hook the tightest link you can achieve with making sure chains are not uneven, you should in most cases be able to hook the outside cam clasp link on the same number of links remaining, so if got 3 extra links inside , then outside should also have 3 links extra so on and son on, and always use chain tensioners for added tightness. and never spin your tires with chains and proceed slowly don't just mash it starting off.... ** and have zip ties to zip the extra links to the chain so you don't tear up your brake line etc.
zip ties! great idea. no-guilt disposable and super versatile. thanks!
This is really helpful! We're going on a trip in the mountains and have never used tire chains before. Appreciate your video, Perry. Cheers!
@Childofmadonna we're so glad this was helpful to you, thanks for watching!!
@gamesbok Perhaps you wouldn't even need snow tires either, haha. I prefer to put the chains on before getting stuck. When I observe that conditions are getting to the point of needing them, I put them on, it's much easier than after getting buried. If I get stuck first, then I just have to do it the hard way. Thanks for your comment.
Very helpful information. I appreciate you're doing this to help people out who don't know how to put chains on tires. God bless!
Nice instruction. Thanks. When I use chains I'll often drive a few hundred feet then check and often reset them. I can usually tighten them a couple of links.
thank you so much! I live in Portland Oregon and the weather this winter has been nothing short of brutal!
A very nice man indeed and helpful to someone considering chains. Thank You.
Thanks for the video - I've used it on my blog post about installing tire chains as a reference. Cheers Rick
@hummarstra you are welcome, glad to be of service!!
Thank you for the effort of making and sharing this video. It is very helpful.
As someone who uses chains a lot, I'd recommend keeping your tensioners in the cab right up until you need them to make them warmer and easier to put on. Other than that, good video.
This is a great video, thank you sir. I had to use my chains last Monday and it was rather amazing. I had used them before, but only on one certain hill and never for more than a couple hundred yards. This time I had to use them for some 15 miles straight and it was the only way I made it home. Like I said in a reply below, I did things that SUV's had a great deal of hardship pulling off. My car is a Honda Accord.
thanks for making this video, i just moved up to the mountains and i'm sure i'll be needing to do this soon
Your Video Was The Most Helpful From All The Ones Here On The Subject.. A Big Thank You.
This is so helpful! thank you so much for this very informative video, now i feel ready to put the chains tomorrow. My husband ll be so impress !
Haha, well glad to be of help to you. By the way it's best to practice in a driveway or parking lot so you really get it down before you need to do it for real. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
It's been years since I had to put on chains, so this was helpful, thanks
Thank you for telling me this, I'm glad it was of use to you !!
Great vid and demonstration. I'm sure those V bar chains will help you drive anywhere you want to go.
Thank you so much ... very kind of you Perry. What brand of chains do you have?... I love that they have the spikes!
Thank you so very much!!!
Never put chains on before!!
THANK YOU!!!!!
I get the outside attachments and all..but do you need to do
anything on the inside of the tire eccept hook it up..meaning chain tentioners.
I guess I've never used them.
seems like it would fall off on inside and bang on the fender well. ?? good job though ..thx
Thanks for the video. We don't get much snow and ice here, but when we do traffic is paralyzed. I am going to get some chains for those rare occasions.
Stephen, glad the video was helpful to you, thank you for letting me know.
@PotatoGunsRule they are a bit of a hassle to use, but it sure feels good to be underway!!
@ylen13 Haha, well just watch the video a few times so you have it down in your mind. Have a great day!!
Thank you for uploading this video! Very helpful!!
You are very welcome, have a great day!!
Thanks for the vid! Don't think I will even click on the video titled "8 steps to installing chains".. Maybe 10 steps there but the KISS method of teaching you use makes a huge difference.
Thanks for the video! Clear instructions and good explanation!
Thanks, this was really informative. I'm glad you said the max speed I was wondering. You left me question-less.
Thanks, thats why i love the internet. I have 1 question and i got a whole video of the solution! Thanks again buddy, much love from hungary.
Glad the video was helpful. Have a great day
Thanks for taking your time to make this video. It's very informative...
thank you for the video I live in Seattle and I'm pretty intimidated by snow chains
thanks for taking the time and effort to show us
Thanks Perry! Very helpful. Is it difficult to hook the inner part of the chain, behind the tire? Or is it the same mechanism as the outside?
Not bad on the inside, it's just a hook that you put through a link. The outside one helps to tension it all, and then the bungies at the end really do the trick.
Thx for video. Do you use chains with at tires or with winter tires with 3psfm? Did you have any experience in using chains on interstate or a highway in a snowy weather?
Thx in advance.) Cheers.
I live in Montana and usually just swap out my summer tires for studded M&S tires. In some conditions where the highway patrol is there, they may want drivers to have chains on or carry chains in order to allow them to proceed, even if their tires are studded or siped. After watching this video, using chains doesn't seem so intimidating. I'm inspired to buy a pair and put them on using this video as a guide. Perhaps I can ditch buying new studs, which are hard on the roads when it's not snowy/icy. Thanks so much for making and uploading this video.
if I may make a suggestion, check out the SCC Super Z chains. real easy to put on and to remove. check out amazon and they compare prices for you. This by far was the easiest chains I found to put on and I've done it all. 4x4, front wheel drive, link chains, cable chains, I've done it all and these are the best for ease and time to install chains. no re-adjusting and no moving the vehicle.
Thank you. There are many types of chains, some are simple light affairs and others are more aggressive. The ones in the video are pretty aggressive. The best thing to do is practice with them in a flat place like a parking lot or even driveway so you become familiar with them before needing to put them on for real.
you might look into these also www.tirechain.com/emergencychainhd.htm they are much smaller and might work easier. i have a set like the video of cammed v bars but havent ever needed them but its always nice to know if things got bad i can make it. chains will do better on the front drive tires if possible but not every car/truck are made for that, as you can damage break lines if there isnt enough clearance so check ahead of time.
it snowed a ft in a couple hours this week and i almost put them on, id rather have chains than studded tires but that just depends on what you might have to drive though. with the chains and my truck im not even worried about 2ft of snow if we get a blizzard.
Thank you for this helpful video. Does one require to put on chains on all 4 tyres or just 2?? In the second case, the front two or the rear two? Please advise.
Chains should go on the wheels that have driving power, for rear wheel drive they would go on the rear wheels, on front wheel drive they would go on the front. Usually this is good enough, however on a rear drive sometimes it is nice to have a set on the front wheels for better steering. Of course on all wheel drive, put them on all tires if needed. Thank you for asking
Check your owners manual. Our 2015 Mazda CX-9 which is all wheel drive states to put them on the front tires only and only if they are the 18" rims not the 20" rims. There isn't enough clearance on the 20" rims and tires.
great video. i have the same chains and it works for me. never a problem.
Some very sound advice sir, thank you
Bought my first set today..ALMOST put them on just now but salt on the road is sufficient. Will take your advice and practice soon though.
Ty for the video . . esp for the emphasis on the chain tensioners.
great straight forward how to do video ....great job
Hi, good video.....
I think in Illinois I can not use the snow chain S.....I would like to use that, thanks!!
@AlohaSiempre True and thanks! I never wanted a set till I bought a condo at a ski resort and fixing it up myself ran afoul of the steep and poorly plowed road. I do not have a 4x4.
@0N33Y3G0D If used properly and not excessively they are not too bad, however chains are typically used as a last resort, and as such, they are very worthwhile vs being stranded somewhere. Thanks for watching and commenting, have a great day!!
how you doing sir how much did you pay for those and did they come with everything you need also i have a dodge ram 4x4 1500 do i need to put them on the front and back or just back please let me know thanks
Extremely helpful, thank you sir!
Glad it was useful to you, thanks for watching. Have a merry Christmas.
Thanks for the info getting ready to go snowboarding! :)
Have fun!
apologies ahead of time for not knowing much about these things, bu i am wondering is this something you do in lieu of a 4x4 vehicle, or is this something that is also done on a 4x4 vehicle in lieu of snow tires?
4 wheel drive = 4 wheel go...not so much 4 wheel stop or turn. Chains provide extra traction to keep you from sliding in slick conditions. On a front wheel drive or rear wheel drive you typically chain the drive tires. On a four wheel drive I like to chain up the front tires...in extreme conditions you can chain all four.
Thank you SO much for this great tutorial!
Thanks for watching and also for letting me know it was helpful.
Thanks for sharing your experience with others.
You are welcome, thank you for watching
Great video. Thanks for uploading
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
@CoolasIce2 Yeah those chains are awesome!!
The wilderness uncle I never had...thanks for the tips!
+Underview Haha, well thanks for watching...have a great day
What brand are these particular chains? I like the spikes that are welded on. Not all chains have those apparently.They look pretty durable.
I don't know the brand any longer. I got rid of that truck eventually. I think I got them at a farm supply store.
Thank you for this video!! thinking about getting a set.
@lokote768 I got those chains from NAPA Auto Parts store
Great video, thanks for posting!! :)
Good Stuff, Great Help, Good Tips 👍Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thanks you!
+Juan Vargas Thanks man- it's about that time of year around here again!
Enjoyed the video. Good advice on chains.
Wayne S thanks Wayne!!
thanks very helpful ,I was having problems trying to hook the back also the tensioner info great.First time it took me like 15 minutes and it was not ok now 5 and great thanks I am a delivery van driver (rear wheel) again much thanks.
Glad to be of help to you
Starts @ 2:12 for the last minute people. very informative. highly recommended - FAST n EASY
Thank you, have a great holiday season.
@@wildernessinnovation Your video was very easy to follow. Thx for helping us last second people to make it thru the snowy mountain alive :) Have a fun and enjoyable winter season yourself as well.
Thanks for this video!
I sent this video to a friend who never used chains you kind of made it look harder than it really is than the chain tighteners come with the chain but if you lose them anything will work even a shoestring
Could you also reverse over them to put them on, or do you have to go forward over them to put them on?
Either way will work fine
Well shown putting chains on, helpful.
Hi Perry, I have a 4x4 so I'll put chains on all 4 wheels. My question is... can I set the chains on all 4 wheels and then move forward 2 feet or do you recommend doing one wheel at a time?
Put all chains on at once and roll forward save you a little time.
@PotatoGunsRule I don't know, one of our viewers said this. I would use them if it would get me out of a jam, regardless...even if not ideal..
Thanks for the excellent video.
Never installed chains before, watched this video and put a set on my plow truck in less than the 5 min mentioned in the video. I lucked out though, mine have just enough room I don't have to roll the truck at all.
very informative video, now i know how to do this :) thank you!
You are welcome, glad this was useful for you
Thank you, friend
If you have trouble getting the chain tensioners to stretch due to the cold, pre-stretch them several times before installing them..what happens is that stretching the rubber warms it, making it easier. While the tensioners are still warm (work fast!), hook them on, and as supertruckerporkchop says, make sure the hooks face OUT to reduce sidewall wear.
PUT THEM ON JUST BEFORE YOU NEED 'EM!
thank you very perfect and affect hellpfull
thanks for the nice video it helps a lot
Great video. What chains are being used?
+Danny Martinez I wish I could remember, I have a bin I keep them in and I've had them for quite a while. These chains do have the additional "V" ice traction grips welded on them
Thanks from Peru
Excellent easy install video!
Glad it was helpful to you, thanks for letting me know.
Wilderness Innovation We love your videos. You’re into the same stuff we are
I once put on chains in a snow storm wearing shorts and converse... pitch dark , snow turned into slush and I kept watching my back for 🐻 bears . So yea preparedness is always key
Ruthless 12 street haha, there you go...😎
Thanks! I wish I would have watched this BEFORE driving my kids up to the snow on Christmas, and getting lost and stuck. I thought I could install the tire chains myself, but nope.
Great video you can also use black bungee cords for a tensioner
Daniel Lambert Sr. Yes the sturdy ones will work, thanks for sharing.
@34dibs No chains on "all season" tires? Why not?
Great video
Thank u much
God bless
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful
Wilderness Innovation I liked your video the chain tensioner is the key to keeping the chains tight I prefer to use two short black rubber bungee cords for the tensioner on my chains installing the 2 tensioners in a X pattern. they are easy to install and fairly cheap to purchase and are readily available at automotive, hardware and other stores. A word of caution when using them check their condition if they show signs of weather cracking dispose of them. they can snap and cause injury. and EYE PROTECTION is recommend this word of caution goes for any rubber tensioner because UV light causes rubber to deteriorate over time
I have a set of full chains for my truck that have three cam locks right on the chains themselves that pivot with a provided tool, that really tightens the chains up. With these you really don't need the rubber tensioners, but I bought them as an added safety measure anyway.
My dad used to call chains "poor man's four wheel drive". He's right too. If I drive my F150 without chains, I maybe can get through two inches of snow until I hit a hill. With the chains, I can drive through 8 inches of snow, and still get home. Even without any weight in the back of the truck. I keep a set of chains in my truck behind the seat, all winter for just in case.
thank you, this was really helpful :)
Thank you, glad it was helpful
good video to how installing regular tire chain there is more thing that i use to do for extreme weather "iced road" for rear wheel drive vehicle i put a extra chain one of the front tire it help for steering and braking
That is a good point, some people put chains on the front even on non 4 wheel drives, for the purpose you mentioned, for steering and braking. Thank you
Thanks for the tip!
Can I set it up in my garage ? Wondering i might damage the spike on concrete
I don't think it would do much to your concrete just rolling in and out. Depends on what kind of chains you have. Mine have spikes on them.
Thanks very very helpful.
Thank you !! Very helpful
+Shane Krige You are welcome, thank you
@vdavis1959 Thanks man, I love those chains, they are awesome!!
If you only have one set of chains, usually you'll want to put them on the drive wheels of a 2wd vehicle. However, on a rwd vehicle this means you'll have traction but stopping and especially turning will still be extremely difficult. The car will have the tendency to "push" the front end (or not steer well) which will be even worse if your car has a rear limited slip. You should always practice chaining up someplace clean and dry so you know how to do it in a snowstorm.
You should really considering putting the hooks of that rubber tensioner facing out!
@ 34dibs - You can chain ANY tire out there, providing you have the proper chains.
thanks!! great video!
+magicspells thank you for watching!!
So what keeps the spikes from rolling towards the tire when driving?
Keeping them tight. I've never seen them roll. And I have some old chains.
Do you want to put chains on the back tires, front tires, or both?
That truck is only rear wheel drive so mostly the back is important. It can help the front for steering and braking even so, but most of the time not needed. If you have 4 wheel drive likely you won't need chains. If you do you can do 2 wheels for extra traction or all four for maximum traction. Thanks for asking.
If the car has rear-wheel drive only, should I put chains on the front wheels to stabilize them? btw you're right about practicing before having to use chains. I had the slip-on chains which didn't make things any easier when I got stuck in Central WA. I had no clue what I was doing. I knew a guy who used to take off his whole wheels before putting the chains on. I wish he could have seen this video hehehe
Thanks for the video!!
You are welcome, glad it was useful, thank you for commenting
Great video thanks !!
+Jonathan jones Thank you for watching, we have more on the way
Thank you!