Should Snow Chains be Removed When Driving on Dry Pavement
Question:
do you have to keep takein g off and on when the snow falls heavy,then the trucks salt the road and the snow melts and get plowed. you leave them on all winter, or just take off and on when snows before roads are plowed?
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
With snow chains and cables you would want to take them off whenever they aren't needed for a couple reasons. First, they would wear out very quickly this way. Especially since they would be used on dry pavement. And secondly because with snow chains you shouldn't drive faster than 30-35 miles per hour.
I attached a couple snow chain FAQ articles to the right for you to check out as well.
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Glacier Cable Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Roller Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Cables
- Steel Rollers Over Steel
- No Rim Protection
- Light Snow
- On Road Only
- Manual
- Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Glacier
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