RUD Grip 4×4 Chains Now In Stock
Late last January, I think everybody was surprised when the stock of the RUD Grip chains were becoming depleted. Already certain models where out of stock and not available for purchase anywhere in the US or Canada.
The primary reason for the shortage was that RUD simply underestimated the huge demand for these chains. In preparing for the season, they had doubled the inventory that they had ordered the previous year and it still was not enough. While I am totally unaware of the numbers, I suspect that RUD is probably preparing again for another record sales of the popular GRIP 4×4 model.
To me, it is no surprise that these chains sell so well. Today, many auto parts stores stock their shelves up with tire cables. Sure they are convenient and inexpensive, but just consider the safety factor. Most people buy their chains hoping that they never have to use them. But just in case you do need to use them, wouldn’t you rather have a diamond patterned fairly thick chain then just some little cable with rollers on them? Also, wouldn’t you want to have something that is easy to install?
It is mid August right now and I just received word from the folks at the RUD warehouse in Hiawatha, Iowa that they now have in stock all models of the Grip 4×4. The timing couldn’t be better to me as I am already starting to get orders coming in online at http://tirechaindealer.com.
To those of you considering getting the Grip chains, buy early. Don’t wait until January to get your chains. You may be too late and once again stuck with those lousy cables that you didn’t want to buy anyways.