Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:35:34 -0700
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: another chain question
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With all that I have just stated, To be Fair & Honest, I have never used Chains
on All4 ~ But on many occasions that I have felt the Need for Chains I have wished
that I had them on All4 ~ If only just to reduce the PuckerFactor a bit ~
On 27 Nov , 2016, at 6:09 PM, David McNeely wrote:
> Well, yes, we all know that sliding is not good. So, your position is that with rear only chains, the rear drive will push the front tires in a sliding mode, rather than rolling. Therefore, one should install 4 chains, not two. Several others have said otherwise, but I'm still learning.
>
> mcneely
>
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 4:17 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> 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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