Vanagon EuroVan
Previous messageNext messagePrevious in topicNext in topicPrevious by same authorNext by same authorPrevious page (December 2004, week 1)Back to main VANAGON pageJoin or leave VANAGON (or change settings)ReplyPost a new messageSearchProportional fontNon-proportional font
Date:         Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:48:58 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
Comments: To: jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
In-Reply-To:  <BDD508A5.5AFF%wetwesty@tactical-bus.info>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I carry and use cables. Yesterday in fact. Cables are just fine if you pay attention to the surface you're driving on and the speed that you're driving. If the road ain't white, take 'em off. If you're going

faster than 30 mph, they'll take themselves off.

I use cables over chains because I need them rarely and they pop on or

off in five minutes.

Jim (in Union, OR. 8" of nice powder yesterday. Needed the cables in town. Sometimes the studs aren't enough.)

On Thursday, December 2, 2004, at 05:00 PM, jimt wrote:

> Chains = heavy duty > Cables = light duty > > Are you after just a little better traction on what is probably a > snowed up > paved surface or also in unimproved roads or off the road. > > Cables are approved for chain laws in most states with mountain passes

> but > double check with your state on what meets chain law and what doesn’t. > Some > of the mfr sites have info. > > Some states have specific laws banning chains on paved surfaces so > again > check your states rules. > > Most cable systems are fairly easy to install in the mess. Most chain > systems are not. > > Chain systems very heavy > Cable systems very light > > > I know of some people that carry both. All I have are chains. > > > On 12/2/04 2:41 PM, "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > >> Need advise....should I purchase chains or snow cables....what are the >> pros/cons of each? >> >> Thanks >> Chuck >> >> > >  > jimt > Planned insanity is best. > Remember that sanity is optional. > http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) > http://www.westydriver.com > > The first lemming to lead his peers off the cliff is a bold and decisive leader.


Back to: Top of message | Previous page | Main VANAGON page

Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!


Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com


The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.

Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.