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Look at what chains do to pavement and then imagine that on a trail. A lot of states have completely banned them largely due to the excessive wear they cause on concrete and asphalt. Also, have fun when the chain breaks on a rock and goes through someones windshield or window.


Well I totally disagree. Tire chains in the right conditions, are easier on the trail. In deep mud, where speed would normally be the only way to chew through, chains let you go through with less momentum (sometimes). If the trail is icy, or you have 3 feet of snow, tell me how chains can affect the trail? And if you're shucking chains through people's windwhields, you either have them installed incorrectly, or you have no idea how to drive with them on. Either way, you shouldn't be using them. And using them on concrete and asphalt is just plain silly anyways... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

We use chains up here all winter long, and I challenge you to find more trail damage behind a chained up rig than one that's only shod in rubber. They're not the "be-all-end-all" for every situation, but used properly, they do have a definite place in my trail gear box.

PHIL

1991 HZJ77, 1999 KZJ90, 1999 UZJ100, 1992 M101CDN2
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