How to's on tire chaining

i have a question is it that much different to put tire chains on the big truck than putting chains on the pick up truck?

 

about 20lbs per chain more.

 

theres a couple of vids on youtube

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+put+on+tire+chains

 

It's really not that hard. If your chains are still in the bag just read the directions on there and you'll figure it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JqHgoel8F8

One thing that might be useful is to get a couple of 2x4's maybe 12-24" long and screw them together, so then you can drive your inside tires up on those, lifting the outside ones up off the ground and making it a little easier.

 

http://www.landlinemag.com/Archives/2010/Oct10/Features/2010-winter-chain.htm

 

okay i m just checking cause i see the same question over and over and thats not rocket science to put them on well at least to me, i ve done it few times when in mountains going boarding but its on my pick up so i figure big rig is the same just little bigger thats all

 

OK. At risk of repeating what has been written elsewhere, I'll try to answer this one. I'm going to assume tandem drive, although I drive a triple-screw myself.

First thing, put your first set of chains on your rearmost drive axle, and lock your crossdiffs. That will give you the best drive for the least effort. If the weather gets really lousy you can put your second set on your forward drive(s) as you need them.

Put your gloves and coveralls on. It's a messy job, and you'll be more comfortable if you are not trying to keep your Sunday best clean while you are doing it.

Lay the chains out by each wheel. Get all the kinks out, and make sure all the snailcams are open. Grab the middle rail, and lay the chain on the top of the outer. Next, take the inner rail, and lay it over the inner wheel. Make sure the studs are pointing away from the tires. Obvious? Not to at least one driver I came across. Make sure the cams are facing out. Repeat on the other side of the axle. Tuck the ends of the chains under the front of the tires, packing some snow in if necessary to keep them in place. Drive slowly forward, making sure you don't spin your wheels. If you do, you'll be starting again.

Now you have the chains under your wheels with the free ends accessible. Take the center clip and attach it to the free end of the chain. Get this one as tight as you can. Next, do up the inner clip, and finally the outer.

Finally, do up your cams with the key provided with your chains. You do not need to do up all the cams, and if you have the chains tight enough you may not be able to.

If you have time, the whole job is easier if you jack up each wheel in turn, especially if those chains are going to stay on for a good while.

Don't exceed 30 mph on chains, and consider chucking one on your steering and another on your trailer if the going gets really tough.

Drive about half a mile, and check the chains are still tight. Tighten more cams, or adjust as necessary.

Hope this helps.

 

1) Should you do this---engage inter-axle lock, if you're generally not stuck or expecting to get stuck?

2) The advantage of single chains vs. duals is probably obvious, but from a practical standpoint ($$$) what's the general feeling as far as recommended use. Some of us do not get alot of snow and we don't nessesarily want to spend that much accordingly.

3) Not sure what you meant here.

 

Just a couple of chain questions..My company has supplied the chains with of course no instructions..

1. do you chain the same way for double chain as a single?
2. whats the use of the bunjee cords?
3. what excatly is a cam tool?
4. where can i get xxxl coveralls resonibliy cheap.

yes i am new to trucking and snow driving. any help would be appreciated..

Erika