snow chains

[PacificGroveRover]

Just noticed, I mispelled some words. Sorry, I had a few beers tonight. Cheers!

Peace Pipe Expect the best! If you have some advice regarding chains, I am all ears! When I got my Rudgrip chains then I read in the LR3 manual that chains should go on the front I just went damn. LR did something similar with the Disco II, but that manual states no chains on the front. The best information that I could find regarding the Disco II was LR engineers felt that there was not enough clearance for chains on the front if the wheels were turned to their maximum, so the company line was no chains on the front. As of this time I don't know why LR is making no chains on the rear the company line for the LR3.atriot:

 

[98DiscoLR]

Fantastic,

Was that for a set of (4) or (2)?atriot:

set of 2, since we wont be going on any trails, I'll do what the owners manual says...keep'em on the front!...or, was it the back!!!

 

[PacificGroveRover]

set of 2, since we wont be going on any trails, I'll do what the owners manual says...keep'em on the front!...or, was it the back!!!

It was the front! Make sure you do practice putting them on before you leave. Bring both sets, just in case one set is defective or breaks. I would include some work gloves and some kind of mat to kneel on if you have to put them on in the elementsatriot:

 

[roverdawg]

It was the front! Make sure you do practice putting them on before you leave. Bring both sets, just in case one set is defective or breaks. I would include some work gloves and some kind of mat to kneel on if you have to put them on in the elementsatriot:

Need to throw some chains in my LR3 too, mostly to satisfy the highway patrol. I saw that some LR3 owners have had success with http://www.flextrax.com GoClaws. So I'm trying decide between those and "normal" chains. Had some snow here in Seattle recently not a big deal 'til we got some sleet and freezing rain on top if it. Made the steep hills near my house interesting but the LR3 was flawless. Had to take it down a steep, icy hill with a slight curve. Engaged HDC and walked it down effortlessly

 

[98DiscoLR]

Need to throw some chains in my LR3 too, mostly to satisfy the highway patrol. I saw that some LR3 owners have had success with http://www.flextrax.com GoClaws. So I'm trying decide between those and "normal" chains. Had some snow here in Seattle recently not a big deal 'til we got some sleet and freezing rain on top if it. Made the steep hills near my house interesting but the LR3 was flawless. Had to take it down a steep, icy hill with a slight curve. Engaged HDC and walked it down effortlessly

We were up in Seattle, Silverdale area during thanksgiving...from there we drove up to Whistler B.C (above Vancouver) for some skiing. Rode a couple of Ferry Boats across Puget Sound, and some other Sounds... what a beautiful part of the world!

As far as snow chains, I like the dimond configuration of Rud Grip 4x4's, our biggest fear is sliding sideways... it seems with Rud's, it's reduced.

Here are some PICS

 

[roverdawg]

We were up in Seattle, Silverdale area during thanksgiving...from there we drove up to Whistler B.C (above Vancouver) for some skiing. Rode a couple of Ferry Boats across Puget Sound, and some other Sounds... what a beautiful part of the world!

As far as snow chains, I like the dimond configuration of Rud Grip 4x4's, our biggest fear is sliding sideways... it seems with Rud's, it's reduced.

Here are some PICS

Great pics! Haven't been up to Whistler in the winter yet, just summers. Understand that they're finally widening the highway in anticipation of the Olympics. I'll add the Rud Grips to my short-list. Still checking on the Go-Claws and whether version 3 is easier to install. Side-slip on snowy turns is a definite concern and the only slippage I've encountered in the LR3, though it quickly corrected.

 

[98DiscoLR]

Hey...My LR3 likes snow!!!!!! SNOW CHAINS!! Who needs snow chains.

Here's my first pic, I'll post some more later. CLICKY

 

[BarryO]

who needs chains on a Rover

I was wondering the same thing. 'never use them on pavement. In Oregon, 4x4's never need chains unless they do a "conditional road closure" and that very rarely happens, even in the Cascades. Only time I've used chains is off-roading in snow, and then they go on all 4 wheels.

 

[dtmelm]

The only time I've had to put chains on in CA were when pulling into Yosemite during a fairly decent storm. It really wasn't that bad but the ranger said he was doing it because it would discourage those that had chains and definately turn those around who didn't actually have them (even though you had to tell the CHP 10 miles earlier that you did).

I had the RUD chains on my Chevy Avalanche and they really worked well. I just purchased a set to go with our new '06 LR3.

Frankly...I'm with many here. If i HAVE to put chains on (as in their actually necessary), I'm not sure that I should keep going!

D.

 

[phelme]

So I ordered a set of SCC Super Z6 chains for my LR3 HSE and of course they don't fit (too small). Argh. I got the model SZ-435 recommended for 255/55/R19's. Anyone have these for their LR3? I guess I'll go up a size and reorder. I'm waiting to hear back from SCC to see what they think first.

Though now I'm considering just getting GoClaws instead since they appear to have some advantages (though they won't fit on the front tires from what I've heard). Anyone had success with these?

thanks!

 

[bterpstra]

who needs chains on a Rover

Got 44" of snow on Dec. 20th last year. Had to use chains to get out of the driveway.

(Guess I could have used the snowblower, but it was more fun to see if i could get out of the neighborhood with that much snow on the ground.)

Got out of the neighborhood just fine, went skiing and promptly broke my leg & had to call my wife to take the other Rover and come get me at the hospital. (Tami got a new LR3 shortly after that stunt. Long story.)

On the Rud's - watched a person put them on this winter. Seemed much easier to put on than some of the other products i've seen or used. About 15-10 minutes for all four wheels. Strongly thinking about those myself.

Lesson: If you need chains, you probably shouldn't be on the road. But then again, life is a lot more fun doing things that you probably shouldn't be doing. I spent the rest of the winter wishing I could be out putting my chains on and goofing around in all the snow we had the rest of the winter.