williamhenry wrote:

looking to purchase a set as after last year I have decided that I need to
be better prepared?

after looking on the web I am totally confused

vehicle is a dodge Dakota crew cab 2wd?

chains on all tires or just driven axle?

cable or link type?


Snow comes in all types and that changes what works best . I carry
chains in everything . Lots of good suggestions already . The road I
live on is low traffic so see's snow plows last . I think if the problem
is hard pack or ice , studs are the simplest solution . If its wet heavy
snow , chains are the only option worth looking at . Cable chains are
simple to put on , just do not spin them or they will be history . If
you have steep hills then steel cross links are very good but max speed
drops way off compared to cables . Warning . I have slid backwards with
steel chains spinning , guess everything has it's limits ;-) and some
one has to test them . Steel chains need something to make sure if you
throw one it comes off the outside . If lost inward they wipe out brake
lines or wrap up tight enough only a cutting torch removes them . I know
both from experience :-( . I use heavy rubber tarp straps , two per
wheel . As to putting them on front wheels of two wheel rear drives . I
like it as being able to steer is always a plus ;-) . If I have two sets
I would always put them on , belt and suspender guy I guess . My advice
would be to phone up some local trucking firms and ask them what works
best in your area . Local advice is what you really need . Real snow
tires beat Allseasons by a wide margin and these days they make some
exceptional ones . Luck
Ken Cutt