good points Don. Thanks. I'll find a spot to pull over and test them on this upcoming trip. "Rehearsing" chain installation is something that's been on my to do list for some time! Neil. On 12/3/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Test-fit is good. You can verify the fit and learn exactly how the system > works as well as checking the chains for faulty or worn links..You do not > want to get all frozen and wet and find you ain't going further due to > ?... I have some spare parts and some tie-wire that I keep in my > chains....If you get somewhere like Siskious, or I-80 and need to go long > miles with your chains on....even new unused chains will often need work > before you get through...
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