I have to get home from work tonight and the roads are covered in solid ice. I was using my 4 wheel drive on the way to work and was sliding around a lot. I have two sets of chains that I can use, but I noticed that some people only had the front chained, while others had the back chained... which should I do? I have to drive up and down a lot of hills... should I chain them all?
2006-11-28 08:00:14 · 3 answers · asked by sokkermum 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If I have all four chained I should be in 4 high, not 4 lo?
2006-11-28 08:07:13 · update #1
I would recommend a set of chains on the drive wheels, and using 2WD.
The site below covers most of the points I would make.
http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/driveoniceashe.htm
This site has laws and tips
http://www.tirechain.com/
2006-11-28 08:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by cowrepo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chain the driven wheels. I'd chain all four if there's any chance of seeing any more snow. You might choose not to chain the none-driven wheels in 2wd, but given the choice I'd do all four. A good reason for only chaining one axle is lack of a second set of chains. I have 3 sets.
Yes, 4 high. You want to minimize the torque to the wheels in icy conditions. That's a good reason for avoiding diff locks and solid centers too.
2006-11-28 08:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a full set chain all four if not front with four high engaged
2006-11-28 08:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by hawop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋