Tire Chains

[02TJSport]

I was just wondering where in calgary you can buy some good off road tire chains?

Any help/advice is appreciated.

[apex]

Ian?

[02TJSport]

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.

[TJ54]

http://www.greggdistributors.ca/gdc/cgybranchinfo.html

[FiEND]

n/m i see yer sig says 31" wheels.

[Bnine]

Boundary equipment. Look them up in the book. Skip the middle man, all they do is chains.

[Mudhawg]

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

[02TJSport]

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.

[SteveO]

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

[02TJSport]

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.

[SteveO]

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

[SteveO]

Also, I think the V-bars are around $134 a set at Greggs and likely cheaper at Boundary. ....Steve

[02TJSport]

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.  

[02TJSport]

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

[SteveO]

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