blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted November 25, 2008 anyone have experience with chain purchasing in our area? i am in downtown area, but i am pretty mobile if it's SD County. got an Escape to shoe for a trip to Big Bear on Turkey Day. just wonderin' since they are talking about snow....and i think it's be best to be ready. kids will love it, and i like it if chained.... i do hope it does, would make the whole thing more "traditional"(*to where i don't got a clue...) ....tangent over.... chains, know where to grab a set?? Blind ..oh yeah, gotta have 'em by Wed night...leaving mid morn'...so might NOT need for main roads...but never know...prepared lil' scout(*or pretending to be....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted November 25, 2008 I haven't really looked for tire chains, but I remember seeing them at Pep Boys one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted November 25, 2008 anyone have experience with chain purchasing in our area? i am in downtown area, but i am pretty mobile if it's SD County. got an Escape to shoe for a trip to Big Bear on Turkey Day. just wonderin' since they are talking about snow....and i think it's be best to be ready. kids will love it, and i like it if chained.... i do hope it does, would make the whole thing more "traditional"(*to where i don't got a clue...) ....tangent over.... chains, know where to grab a set?? Blind ..oh yeah, gotta have 'em by Wed night...leaving mid morn'...so might NOT need for main roads...but never know...prepared lil' scout(*or pretending to be....) I have several sets of assorted size new tire chains I don't use. What size do you need? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted November 25, 2008 haha, perfect timing!!! i was thinking, maybe someone has...walking to confirm....yup, 235 70 R16 i have experience with chains and getting them on/off so chains or cables... i called around...looks like 90ish for the cables... online takes 5-7 days...we haven't had snow on these trips this early... called most auto places....all mostly $90+.... worse case...i will... Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted November 25, 2008 haha, perfect timing!!! i was thinking, maybe someone has...walking to confirm....yup, 235 70 R16 i have experience with chains and getting them on/off so chains or cables... i called around...looks like 90ish for the cables... online takes 5-7 days...we haven't had snow on these trips this early... called most auto places....all mostly $90+.... worse case...i will... Blind Blind I have a set that lists that size on the box. I am leaving town tomorrow afternoon and I am in Escondido. Send me a PM if you thnk you would like to try them. Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Always bought mine at PepBoys. *shrug* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 910 Posted November 25, 2008 I found a bunch on craigslist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slosher 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Last night Santee Wal Mart had tons on the shelfs.. Most buy them use then return them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted November 25, 2008 thanks for ALL info!! happily, a SDAR member helped me out!!!(*Zenosan gets GOLD T-Day star!!!) i am gonna put 'em on tonight, and check fit...picked up by wife! it was funny, from places to buy, i got about 50/50 in non returnable...even unopened !!! Wally-World was a "gee i dunno"(*quote) on returnablility.... but i was hoping to get ones from a garage, or closet...recycle the old way. thanks for all the info, and the CHAINS!! this community ROCKS!!!!! Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted November 25, 2008 Now if you could only get FN to stand over ur shoulder and give instruction....bonus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted November 25, 2008 might be dangerous given my record with him!!! but i think i got this one...had a little experience in the snow chain realm... snowplow driver for a bit....part of my wide range of skill sets..... Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Now if you could only get FN to stand over ur shoulder and give instruction....bonus! Via Radio no doubt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Do I need to get in on this bashing or have the above done a good enough job?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted November 25, 2008 i am a rock....(*and not like THAT rock!!!) well played Tracy.....well played. Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 26, 2008 [use french accent] I'm am not offended by your petty little comments. I have stand-ards! I fart in your general di-rection! And Yes, on le radiooo [end french accent] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites