CARNAGE PICS! What happens when a tire chain breaks.
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for reference, what brand and type of chain was it?
was it a actual chain, or cable? where from? did it have an elastic tensioning ring on the outside edge
was it a actual chain, or cable? where from? did it have an elastic tensioning ring on the outside edge
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Sucks, but a lot of people dont know how to properly use tire chains.
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At least it wasn't a Ranger.
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that was my thought too....just a chevy-no big loss.
I assure you they were properly attached.
The problem was they were "emergency chains" that only cover part of the tire and strap through the hole in the rim via a heavy fabric strap like those found on tow straps. a great idea in theory but I didn't pay attention to how thin the rims on that truck were. The metal on the wheel actually cut through the strap. I'll post a pic of the chain type when I get home.
The problem was they were "emergency chains" that only cover part of the tire and strap through the hole in the rim via a heavy fabric strap like those found on tow straps. a great idea in theory but I didn't pay attention to how thin the rims on that truck were. The metal on the wheel actually cut through the strap. I'll post a pic of the chain type when I get home.
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wow that sucks
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that's why my only pair of "tire chains" consist of a front axle, driveshaft and t-case
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Well, that chevs done for, send it to the crusher.
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Eh, it's only body damage.
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it wasnt your Ranger soo... lets move on.
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Well, at least there's less weight for the chevy to worry about! 
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