DavidM I'd like to think it Common Knowledge, in this day & age , that there is Less Friction between a Tire & TheRoad when the Tire is Sliding as opposed to Rolling ~ But in case it is not C'K' let Me point out ~ There is Less Friction between a Tire & TheRoad when the Tire is Sliding as opposed to when it is Rolling ~ Chains on the Front will help to keep the Tire Rolling & that together with the Direct Effect of the Chains Bite, in Very Slick conditions like Ice & Slush & can provide better You with Much Better Steering ~ ORR ~ DeanB
On 27 Nov , 2016, at 2:03 PM, David McNeely wrote: > My 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile is the only rear wheel drive > vehicle I have had in a very long time. I have never used chains on it, > but I am taking a trip in it this winter and of course want to be > prepared. So, I bought a set of chains from Les Schwab. They are branded > "Quick-Fit." I will be practicing installing them this afternoon. > > Back in the day, we used chains only on the rear. I have read some > recommendations that even with rear wheel drive, chains should be installed > on all four tires. Les Schwabb clerk told me rear wheel only., but that in > extreme conditions (where else would I use chains?) perhaps all four. > > What does the list experience say about the camper? These small link, > diamond pattern chains with supposedly easy to install set up are pretty > expensive, and if the second pair is not needed unless I'm trying to climb > a real back country road in snow and ice (I'm not going to do that), then > I'd rather not buy the second set. > > mcneely |
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