I'm renting a Ford Explorer with the fam. We'll be going through Idaho and I just bought some tire chains. It comes with instructions, but does anyone have any extra-detailed advice?
2006-12-20 13:00:47 · 10 answers · asked by philip_isles 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I hope these links help! Good luck with it!
2006-12-20 13:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay the chains out flat. Make sure everything is twist free and the fasteners are all facing out. Drive onto chains about a third of the way. Wrap everything around the tires and fasten the inside first. Work your way out and tighten with bungee cords on the outside over the rim. Only to be used when stuck. Not for road use. Disregard the 4WD saves all answer. All you'll have then is four spinning wheels instead of two. It's traction that counts, not how many wheels go round and round. When using chains, take the advice of the turtle...slow and steady. If they come off, you'll know pretty quick.
2006-12-20 23:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure they are not twisted and lay them out straight in front of the rear wheels. drive ahead until about 1 foot of chain is sticking out behind the tire, pull the chains over top of the tire and attach the fasteners inside first. get as tight as possible then install a bungee cord across them.
2006-12-20 21:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tire chains should only be used at very low speeds...to get you unstuck. definately NOT for traveling around. If you are going to be in a snowy/icy area for a while and want to keep your family as safe as possible, invest in some good STUDDED snow tires. On a rental, I dont know if they will allow it, but you can ask.
god bless and stay safe!!
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2006-12-20 21:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by logixautoparts.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is follow the instructions,if you do that they will go right on,anything i might tell you might confuse you,,don't drive to fast with them if you have to use them,,they can come loose and damage a good vehicle,,good luck,hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-20 21:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jack up your car then take off the wheel and slip the chains on
2006-12-20 21:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by none 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure the explorer is four wheel drive and then you don't need to bother with the chains.
2006-12-20 21:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A mechanic
2006-12-20 21:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Good Grief 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with what "Imaka" said and look at the links she sent you
good luck
be careful
and do not go fast with them on
good luck
2006-12-20 21:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tire chains are illegal (atleast here they are). besides, didnt know that you could actually drive on the road with those things, well, besides law enforcement
2006-12-20 21:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋