Heavy Duty tire chains

[Woods-Rider]

So i just went though my second set of Les Schwab tire chains in two wheelin trips. i take the broken set in and they replace it for free, but i dont want to have to do this every time. i have the chain link ones (not cable) but i need something better. my dad has some old chain ones that he has had for years and are just made out of heavier links. i have searched everywhere but cant seem to find anything that looks stronger than what i already have. any suggestions?

 

[metalmacguyver]

how are they breaking? snapping links? bending links? if links are snapping, then you need some heavier stuff.

what part is breaking? you could make your own. maybe use some 5/16 tow chain?

 

[whitetrash96]

My tire chains are 3/16" and are off a semi. They were off the duals so I separated them and cut off a couple feet that I didn't need. They work great but I've still broken them when towing other vehicles. You could go to a heavier than 3/16" but then you are adding a ton of rotational weight which might start breaking axles and such. My advice get some old truck chains and cut them down to the size you need.

 

[metalmacguyver]

My advice get some old truck chains and cut them down to the size you need.

i like that idea!

 

[Woods-Rider]

how are they breaking? snapping links? bending links? if links are snapping, then you need some heavier stuff.

what part is breaking? you could make your own. maybe use some 5/16 tow chain?

I am snapping links. ill see what i can find for older or larger truck chains. thanks guys.