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Author Topic: Clarks to BigBear  (Read 9340 times)

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2014, 05:04:14 PM »
where can one find a deal on chains? 
big bag o chain.  fits stock size to 285/75/16(33's) and decent price for something youll never use but are required to have. :D
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Re: Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2014, 07:35:31 AM »
where can one find a deal on chains? 
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Re: Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2014, 09:27:19 AM »

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2014, 10:50:27 AM »
Well, I've been calling around and everywhere that I thought would sell snow chains, doesn't for the most part. Autozone in Rancho Cucamonga has cables and chains in stock for anywhere from $60-$100 and Pepboys on Foothill and Hellman has only cables for $100. I also found these on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ladder-Cable-SUV-Lt-Truck-Snow-Traction-Tire-Chains-Size-265-70-16-265-70R16-/201187491789?hash=item2ed7b57fcd&vxp=mtr.

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2014, 11:01:04 AM »
What's better, chains or cables?

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #20 on: December 16, 2014, 11:18:35 AM »
I know that chains can cut up your tires and they mess up roads worse than cables for the most part. Here is a discussion taht I found, but haven't had the time to watch the videos yet of people discussing the same topic: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2282156/tire-chains-vs-cables-and-winter-driving-tips

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #21 on: December 16, 2014, 07:01:20 PM »
I had a bad experience with chains.  I link broke and trashed the side of my truck.  I carry cables and some 1x4's if I'm even thinking of going to the snow.  Never had to use them, even in really icy conditions.  4W Lo gets me through everything.
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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #22 on: December 16, 2014, 07:40:57 PM »
I'm heading up to Big Bear tmrw and staying till Friday. going to do some snowboarding, I'll let you guys know how the conditions are.

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2014, 08:38:31 PM »
Chains and cables are for ice, not snow. On the trail, 4 low with your tires aired down works better than both chains and cables, especially in a sloppy mixture of snow and mud or powder. If you have 4wd and there is a chain checkpoint, you likely will just need to show that you have chains in the car. R3 requirements are rare (chains on all vehicles, no exceptions.) Chains that are put on properly are way stronger than cables but aren't necessary for people that live down the hill.

If you don't have experience with chains/cables, practice putting them on your tires at home on dry level ground. Learning to put on chains on the side of an icy highway is not fun or smart. As Tim said, also carry some blocks of wood (1x4 or 2x4) that you can place in the center of the chains and roll on top of to get your wheels off the ground. This allows you to get them nice and tight the first time.
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« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2014, 09:12:44 PM »
Pretty much everything goon said.  Especially the part about putting them on at home, I practice every year before going out where I might need them just as a refresher.  Never had to use them in snow, just show I had them.
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« Reply #25 on: December 31, 2014, 03:03:29 PM »
Any way you guys will be down for making this run on Friday.
   We just got a dumping of snow at 2000ft. Should be fun!

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« Reply #26 on: December 31, 2014, 03:36:11 PM »
I have to work friday. So no go for me.
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« Reply #27 on: December 31, 2014, 04:01:50 PM »
I'm in, just got back from the SD mountains, got 8 inches last night
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« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2014, 04:44:33 PM »
I'm in, just got back from the SD mountains, got 8 inches last night

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Re: Clarks to BigBear
« Reply #29 on: December 31, 2014, 04:48:28 PM »
I'm out, I'll wait for a bit more snow.

We only had an inch of snow stick at my house at 3800' and it already melted. Bear Mt. is reporting 8 inches of snow at the resort.
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