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Old 01-09-2011, 09:34 PM
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I am going snow wheeling in a few weeks.. for the first time

I was thinking chains on my rear tires.. where can I get chains for 35" tires?

Any pointers or advice would be great

Thanks everyone .

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I was doing some research and it looks like Thule chains will work... unless they will fall appart on me when im wheelin..lol

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I went to oreillys today and got some chains for my 32s... I'm sure any schmucks/auto zone type place will have them
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make sure not to disco or air down with chains on
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Originally Posted by Northernmedic
make sure not to disco or air down with chains on

No dissconect so i dont flex to much and stuff then fenders and destroy them?

no air down because the chails will have slack?
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so speed is the key.. keep those tires spinning
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momentum is the key just find the correct speed to maintain it.
be careful when you snow wheel as it really hard to see what is under it.
If you plan to get on frozen water make sure you have 16"+ of ice thickness.
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Originally Posted by Pape
momentum is the key just find the correct speed to maintain it.
be careful when you snow wheel as it really hard to see what is under it.
If you plan to get on frozen water make sure you have 16"+ of ice thickness.
I think I'll be staying away from lakes and frozen water. Just gravel roads with 3 to 4 feet of snow :-) let the powder fly!!
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I think a shovel would be the obvious thing to bring with you, and a recovery kit of some sort. Also, some kind of stove, just in case you have to spend the night and need some hot liquids. Some kind of external traction device that you could throw under your wheels might me good too. I think Canadian Tire sells one of these things. Maybe a tarp incase you have to lie under your jeep to fix something. And don't forget condoms, in case you and your girl have to spend the night, under the tarp, trying to keep warm. just my
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I've only been on a few snow runs, but here's my list,

- Friends
- Recovery gear
- Snow shovels
- Food/gear for an overnight stay in the cold
- Air down and an air compressor for airing back up
- Tire chains as your "plan b" for that icy hill you have to get up to get off the trail and back home

My advice would be to air down and only use the chains if you have to. Specifically, don't start with these on 'cause if you get stuck then you're out of options.


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