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bendts 
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 Topic: Tire Chains - Front?
Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 2:42pm |
I have a set of chains for the rear tires, but will it help at all to put a set on the front tires even though its only 2wd?
Was thinking it would stop or minimize the plowing while turning in snow.
For a D17
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BillinAlberta
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Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 5:01pm |
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Possibly although I haven't ever tried it. Chains and fluid in the back tires plus well adjusted brakes has gotten me by for 50 years .I use the wheel brakes to steer in deep snow.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 7:12pm |
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I'm envisioning the chains rubbing against each other at the bottom and rubbing on the pedestal at the top. Turn your tires inside out I guess.
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FREEDGUY
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Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 7:16pm |
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Do your "steering" brakes work ??
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DSeries4
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Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 8:50pm |
"Was thinking it would stop or minimize the plowing while turning in snow."
That is what separate brake pedals are for.
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 24 Dec 2020 at 9:31pm |
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As long as there is clearance for them, it sounds like a great idea. The V-bar chains would give good traction. Would help a lot when "angle" plowing. Incidentally, the other use for separate brake pedals is to provide a sorta "human controlled positraction.
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Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 12:19am |
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I highly dought it front chains on my jeep didn't help a bit in turning unless 4wd was engaged. In 2wd the plow pushed it just as bad as without. Soon as I engaged 4wd the front changes did wonders.
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bendts
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Posted: 25 Dec 2020 at 6:33am |
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OK - Thanks. Yes the brakes will work that way too, but was just just wondering if anyone had tried it, but it looks like weight and brakes are the way. I may look for some on sale car/suv tire cables just to try.
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