Please continue asking us your pre-sales questions regarding snow chains here. The Ask Us portal has been working out very well for us and our customers.
For snow chain sales, it was a mostly mild January with a few bursts of sales due to some scattered snow storms nationwide, mostly in the north and north eastern areas. In all, I think snow chain sales were about 1/3 of what we are use to seeing in January. We will be watching the weather reports for February to see if the winter we are use to seeing at this time of the year returns.
In the meantime, we still have great deals available. The price for the PL Series chains were reduced last month to $21 – a bargain found no where else. Price reductions were also made on the Easy 2 Go models and the available Centrax models. Sales on the Grip 4×4 and the Olympia Sprints have also continued to go forward as we always have good pricing on these popular chains.
Be safe during the month of February.
I have a 1996 GMC Yukon 4WD and a 2012 Mini Countryman All Wheel Drive.
Should I get chains for all 4 wheels for either/both of these vehicles?
Al,
That question comes up quite often. I actually took that question to a friend of mine who is a senior engineer in Detroit in the auto industry. Here is the best answer I can give.
Mechanically, there is nothing wrong with chaining up on two tires when you are locked in 4WD.
Safety wise, there are benefits in being chained up on all 4.
1. While driving down hill, if you are chained up in the front and not in the rear, you may fishtail (happened to me).
2. If you are chained up in the rear, your steering may suffer.
That aside, it depends on whether you are willing to pay for the extra chains and willing to take the time to chain up on all 4.
Starving student may say no. Family man who goes loves going off-roading will say yes.
Take care.
I have a pair of Rudd Compact Power 2002742 0142 chains that I purchased for a Nissan Pathfinder. Can I use those chains on a Honda 2002 Odyssey Minivan with 225/60R16 tires or will the lack of clearance not work?
If not, what do you recommend?
Thanks
I am not familiar with the Compact Power chain; however, the 0142 is a model number for the Grip 4×4. If it is indeed the same thing as the Grip 4×4, They are likely too large.
I see these chains listed for this tire size.
http://tirechaindealer.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?tiresize=225/60R16
The best thing to do is to just try them on. Check if they fit. If they fit, then feel behind the tire for clearance. You will then need to make the judgment call.
I did not answer your question of which one I recommend.
My favorite would be the Easy2Go chain.
http://tirechaindealer.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=150
Secondly, would be the compact grip variation.
Best wishes.
When installing the Rud Grip 4×4 does the blue section go on the left or right side when facing the tire? Video shows it on the left while printed instructions indicate the right side. Thanks in advance.
I don’t think it really matters. The only thing I would be looking at is to make certain the d-ring does a good job at securing the the tensioning chain. If the tensioning chain is free moving through the d-ring, try turning the chain around. This is a trick I figured out after making the movie.
Hello
I am in need on one set of rud snow chains for my 2012 land rover lr4 and i need them asap.
my tires are 255/55r19
what product do you suggest and how can i get them quickly?
thanks
We have the Grip 4×4 0141 in stock. We can ship them out tomorrow if you order them today.
Best wishes.
Hi
Are the prices for a pair of snow chains?
Do you post outside of the US?
What would be the postage be to Melbourne Australia or Toronto Canada for the Rud Olympia Sprints 285/70R19.5
Cheers
Peter
Peter,
All snow chains come as a set of two. I do ship to Canada. I typically do not ship to Australia – looked up shipping charges once and it was prohibitive. I believe there is a RUD dealer in Australia. I do not have contact information.
Best wishes.
I like your products, but i have a concern. You are not, or I can’t find you, on the BBB Tucson website. Are you accredited?
Jason, We are licensed to sell product in the state of Arizona. I am not registered with the Better Business Bureau. Registering with the BBB is costly and I never saw a significant benefit from doing so.
When ordering over the web how quickly are the chains packaged and delivered to the USPS? Same day up to a cut off time, next day?
Pace,
I package up the chains in the mornings. So in most cases, they ship the next day.
Best wishes.
I have an old 4 wheel drive dodge military truck we use strictly off road with chains on all 4 wheels. It currently has 900/16 military tires. and I am having trouble determining what size chains I need. What is the modern tire size equivalent?
This is the product I would recommend.
http://tirechaindealer.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=560
Best wishes.
We will be headed to Mammoth on Friday March 23. We will be going through Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Bishop on the way. I have a 2011 Acura MDX with tire size P255/50 R19. Your web site indicates that gas stations in the three towns have chains but I am wondering if they would have the size I am looking for. I would order direct from your website but I believe the order may not arrive by March 22 to Bakersfield, CA 93309
Don,
You would want the Grip 4×4 0141. My recommendation is that you purchase the chains in Lone Pine. You can call Roger or one of his workers at 760-938-2626. My belief is that they still have this model in stock.
Best wishes
Okay thanks!
Are there any stations/stores that sell them on the west side of the Sierras, Fresno, etc?
Dave,
I am really not aware of stations or stores that sell chains on the west side of the Sierras. In general, you can usually find tire chains in the automotive parts stores such as Pep Boys, Auto Zone, and Kragen.
Best wishes.
Do you ship chains to Australia, if so which chain would you suggest to go onto a 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson mtz tyre on 8 inch rim, and how much would it cost to ship? Cheers Brad.
I have priced out shipping to Australia before and it is prohibitive. So sorry.
I have a 2012 Dodge Durago with tire size P265/50R20. Do you have the grip 4×4 available?
thanks,
Brad,
It is not listed in the catalog. We often do guess work to find what fits and then add it to the catalog when we know.
I would try the 0160 as my best guess.
http://tirechaindealer.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=74_42&products_id=124
I will pay for the shipping both ways if you keep the communication open until we have a confirmed fit.
Best wishes.