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Four wheel drive vehicles are often allowed to proceed without chains but they are not exempt from the laws of physics. Remember that four wheel drive does not give you any advantage while trying to stop on ice.
Always carry chains in your mountain vehicle at all times.
Whatever chain or cable system is used, they must be matched to your tire size. Always test fit a new set of chains.
The chains are attached to your drive wheel. That is on a rear wheel drive automobile, attach the chains to the rear wheels.
On front-wheel-drive vehicles mount the chains to the front wheels.
On four wheel drive vehicles (especially those with oversized tires), it is typical to attach the chains to the rear wheels.
Oversized tires will often come very close to the front fenders on a 4x4.
This is sure to cause problems with chains mounted to the front wheels.
In addition to packing the snow chains, don't forget to bring a pair of work gloves and a waterproof kneeling mat to use while fitting the chains.
Manufacturers:
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SportRack
Thule (of Sweden)
Thule cargo cariers
