Tire chain usage
JK Junkie
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From: SoCal
08 Manual
TIRE CHAINS
Install chains on rear tires only. Tire chains may be
installed on all models except the Sahara and Rubicon.
Follow these recommendations to guard against damage
and excessive tire and chain wear:
Use chains on P225/75R16 tires only. P245/75R16,
P255/75R17, P255/70R18, and LT255/75R17 tires do
not provide adequate clearance.
Use SAE class “S” tire chains or traction devices only.
Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.
Follow tire chain manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting chains.
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Install chains on rear tires only. Tire chains may be
installed on all models except the Sahara and Rubicon.
Follow these recommendations to guard against damage
and excessive tire and chain wear:
Use chains on P225/75R16 tires only. P245/75R16,
P255/75R17, P255/70R18, and LT255/75R17 tires do
not provide adequate clearance.
Use SAE class “S” tire chains or traction devices only.
Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.
Follow tire chain manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting chains.
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Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Glendale, California
Yea I didnt use the chains till the last day when the 38 was under R3 so I had to put them on to not get a ticket. I could have easily not used it. I have a sahara and I put them on the rears with no problems with clearance or anything.
JK Junkie
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From: SoCal
Before driving, check with the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) 800.427.7623
SR 38
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 4 MI EAST OF MILL CREEK RANGER STATION TO BIG BEAR DAM (SAN BERNARDINO CO)
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Beaumont, Ca
I'm sorry. I just dont get this So Cal snow chain thing. I grew up on Long Island NY and went to college for 5 years in upstate NY Oswego. We would get 7ft lake effect snow storms and I would drive around in my Buick LeSabre. I moved out here 3 years ago and each winter I try to go snowboarding and I get hassled for not having chains. Now I could see if I was driving a car then chains could be required but I just got pulled over in Mammouth on Saturday for not having chains. I explained to him how much ground clearance I had with my JK and the all terrain tires were on but he still was not happy. Finally he let me go when I showed him my old NY drivers license. I guess he felt that was enough proof that I knew how to drive in the snow.
The only time I have ever driven with chains on a truck was when I used to do snow plowing with my father. What's the deal So Cal??
The only time I have ever driven with chains on a truck was when I used to do snow plowing with my father. What's the deal So Cal??A dozen of so years ago I spent a few nights up in Crestline. It snowed one night and I drove around up there without chains with a 2 WD subcompact yet I saw vehicles with chains. Going back down the hill I saw why...the CHP had a checkpoint.
But to answer your question as to "what's the deal" one word...IDIOTs. Idiot drivers, law makers etc.
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Yucaipa, CA
I'm sorry. I just dont get this So Cal snow chain thing. I grew up on Long Island NY and went to college for 5 years in upstate NY Oswego. We would get 7ft lake effect snow storms and I would drive around in my Buick LeSabre. I moved out here 3 years ago and each winter I try to go snowboarding and I get hassled for not having chains. Now I could see if I was driving a car then chains could be required but I just got pulled over in Mammouth on Saturday for not having chains. I explained to him how much ground clearance I had with my JK and the all terrain tires were on but he still was not happy. Finally he let me go when I showed him my old NY drivers license. I guess he felt that was enough proof that I knew how to drive in the snow. The only time I have ever driven with chains on a truck was when I used to do snow plowing with my father. What's the deal So Cal??
The only time I have ever driven with chains on a truck was when I used to do snow plowing with my father. What's the deal So Cal??
JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 623
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From: calif. high desert
i need to know where to buy chains for 35s. i live in apple valley on the back side of big bear on unmaintained roads. last week i had a 4' snow drift across my rd. it took about 4-5 attempts to break through. the next morning i helped 4 neighbors out of either ditches or just plain stuck in snow. chains would have been nice. it was cool being the only guy cruising around the neighborhood in 2' of snow early thurs. morning