For running BC, western US, etc..

If I remembe correctly, by law in BC you need snow chains. What are the requirements?

 

PM Rocky

 

While it varies a little from state to state, you will need:

Chains to cover all tires on a single drive axle or chains for the outside tires of all drive axles

Chains for the outside wheels on two axles for the trailer.

So you will need:

6 single chains
or
2 double chains and 2 single chains.

If you go to your favorite search engine and type in chain requirements or the area you are wondering about and chain law (or chain requirements) you will get all the info you need.

 

I think he meant Requirements for different passes in BC-Maybe I'm wrong. Just like Donner and other passes out west requirements change with the weather where some times you have to chain more and sometimes you have to chain less.

 

I carry 5 sets. That has been able to cover me for all the states so far. Haven't been in Canada in a while, so I'm not familiar there. But 5 sets of chains will see you in all states here.

 

I've got those things they call chains on my truck. I have never hung them though, and never will.

 

We don't even carry them anymore...

We run out west and have never had a problem. They ask and I have no qualms saying we've got chains in the trailer. I do. They just aren't tire chains.

Shhh. Don't tell anyone.

 

You need chains when there is a chain sign that says so. And up here it is almost always on a long mountain pass. It is up to the road crews when they are down and you need to chain. They are white signs, so that makes them a regulation. If you run past the signs without the chains on, then you will be fined if you are caught and stopped. Usually there are two signs, one on the bottom of both sides. If the signs are down on one side, then you will need to keep them on until you get down the other.

As far as what kind of chains you use, there are many different kinds. Heavy weight, light weight. V-bars, straight chain.

The law says that if you put chains on your vehicle, you must chain all the tires on that axel. If you have a five axel, then you usually only need to chain one driven axel. If you are pulling chains, then you probably need to chain both driven axels.

My basic rule is that I will not chain to run flat ground. If chains are needed for flat ground, park the truck. Chains are for hills.

I also keep the truck in third gear to keep wear down and make them last as long as possible.

 

The law says that if you put chains on your vehicle, you must chain all the tires on that axel.

That's where it differs from here in the States. Sometimes it's all axles-Sometimes it's Less than that.

 

I carry a set of singles and a set of triples.