Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: 02TJSport on December 23, 2006, 08:38:29 PM
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I was just wondering where in calgary you can buy some good off road tire chains?
Any help/advice is appreciated. :)
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Ian?
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There was one set of chains I saw one guy I believe was with the CJA last year. They had some teath to them and when he climbed the hill we all had a realy hard time with (everyone winching up except for guys with chains) he had no trouble getting up the steaper bypass.
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http://www.greggdistributors.ca/gdc/cgybranchinfo.html
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n/m i see yer sig says 31" wheels.
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Boundary equipment. Look them up in the book. Skip the middle man, all they do is chains.
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Boundary equipment. Look them up in the book. Skip the middle man, all they do is chains.
X2... they make good products a few guys from here run em
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n/m i see yer sig says 31" wheels.
I have 31" Trxs. I think its 31 10.5 15 for the tire size.
What about these?
https://www.tirechainsupply.com/store/SUVT3810CAM.html
I calculated around $210 for 2 pairs in canadian dollars plus duty but probably isn't that much.
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n/m i see yer sig says 31" wheels.
I have 31" Trxs. I think its 31 10.5 15 for the tire size.
What about these?
https://www.tirechainsupply.com/store/SUVT3810CAM.html
I calculated around $210 for 2 pairs in canadian dollars plus duty but probably isn't that much.
Shipping will cost you a fortune, the chains weigh a ton. I would try Boundary or Greggs. They'll have them in stock, you have some recourse if they fail and will probably end up cheaper in the end than buying from the US. ....Steve
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Shipping will cost you a fortune, the chains weigh a ton. I would try Boundary or Greggs. They'll have them in stock, you have some recourse if they fail and will probably end up cheaper in the end than buying from the US. ....Steve
That was the price with shipping. The reason I had asked is someone told me here in town you're looking at 120/pair plus shipping for a basic set of chains. At least thats what I understood. These ones where the V style ones for the $210 with shipping.
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I guess it's your call on which way to go but personally I would stick with the local guys. Not sure how much you've ordered from the states but you always pay a lot more than what you expect. You'll pay GST on the value, duty unless it's declared on the package that the chains are made in North America and you will pay at least a $20 brokerage fee. I've ordered stuff from the US that was half the cost it would have been here but ended up paying more after all the taxes and fees are settled. Most of your charges will depend on how they're shipped but most businesses in the US won't be "creative" on a customs form for you. Just a heads up from someone who buys a ton of stuff from across the border. .....Steve
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Also, I think the V-bars are around $134 a set at Greggs and likely cheaper at Boundary. ....Steve
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134 wouldn't be too bad. I will check them out and see. I have ordered a few things from the US and so far have ended up paying less then here but also some items I have paid less here then I would from the US. Thats why I like to look at all options. Jeep stuff is expensive enough as it is lol. The more I can save the more stuff I can afford to get for my jeep later. :)
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is this the boundary equipment you are talking about?
http://canada411.yellowpages.ca/business/AB/Calgary/Boundary+equipment/1%2C3/221635.html?src%3Dypca&adid=&stype%3Dsi
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I know what you're saying about costs, building a rig is pricey and once you spend it you'll never get it back. You won't regret chains though, wheeling in the winter is a whole new experience with them. ....Steve
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is this the boundary equipment you are talking about?
http://canada411.yellowpages.ca/business/AB/Calgary/Boundary+equipment/1%2C3/221635.html?src%3Dypca&adid=&stype%3Dsi
That's it.
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My oppinion. If you're going to buy chains, buy one set for now, run them in the back and save the rest of your hard earned money for a very decent winch eventually. Once the tire chains dig down through the only layer that would hold you up you'll need a winch to get out. My experience with some conditions anyway.
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I didn't even think of that yb. Good point. I won't have that winch until june/july anyway. Then next winter I can go get the second pair of chains.
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I didn't even think of that yb. Good point. I won't have that winch until june/july anyway. Then next winter I can go get the second pair of chains.
I didn't realize you were getting both sets for yourself. You usually will only want the chains on the rear anyways. Front chains and you'll likely be breaking axles anyways. ....Steve
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I didn't realize you were getting both sets for yourself. You usually will only want the chains on the rear anyways. Front chains and you'll likely be breaking axles anyways. ....Steve
Thats good to know. I had read somewhere that its better to have all 4 on for 4x4's but maybe that is just if you're on ice. My main reason for wanting them is a bit more tracktion on hill climbs that I had trouble with last year. I liked winter wheeling but didn't enjoy the sliding backwards. lol
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I didn't realize you were getting both sets for yourself. You usually will only want the chains on the rear anyways. Front chains and you'll likely be breaking axles anyways. ....Steve
Thats good to know. I had read somewhere that its better to have all 4 on for 4x4's but maybe that is just if you're on ice. My main reason for wanting them is a bit more tracktion on hill climbs that I had trouble with last year. I liked winter wheeling but didn't enjoy the sliding backwards. lol
I run them on the back and traction is never an issue. Since we rarely see really deep snow that isn't already packed down I haven't had an issue digging down and getting stuck. I find the times you use them most are when the snow is hard packed and icy. You're also not getting much help from your front wheels going up hill as your weight will shift back to the rear tires. Try them on the back then if you really think you need more traction give the fronts a try. Make sure you have clearance for them though. When they "self clearance" it's quite loud and often not a clean job. :shock:
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what kind of clearance would you need for chains? Or would they tell you when you buy them? I know I have a descent amount of clearance on the back. I'm just running 31 inch tires with 2 inch lift right now. I hope to change that in a year or so though.
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what kind of clearance would you need for chains? Or would they tell you when you buy them? I know I have a descent amount of clearance on the back. I'm just running 31 inch tires with 2 inch lift right now. I hope to change that in a year or so though.
If you're running 31's then with chains I would suggest being able to clear 33's. I can clear 35's with a touch of rubbing and my chains touch slightly when fully stuffed running 33's. ...Steve
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I'm prety close to clearing 33's. probably get some rubbing with 33's on though but probably enough for now. I'd only run them when realy needed anyway. It would be more of a backup thing so I don't hold back the group.
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I have 31's and a 2'' spacer lift, no clearance issues on the back with v-bars cam lock chains, Never tried them on the front so I can't help there.