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tire chains in san diego area? advice from the sages of SDAR

#1 blind_in_1_ear

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 07:57 PM

anyone have experience with chain purchasing in our area?
i am in downtown area, but i am pretty mobile if it's SD County.

got an Escape to shoe for a trip to Big Bear on Turkey Day.
just wonderin' since they are talking about snow....and i think it's be best to be ready.
kids will love it, and i like it if chained.... :lol:

i do hope it does, would make the whole thing more "traditional"(*to where i don't got a clue...)
....tangent over.... :lol:

chains, know where to grab a set??

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..oh yeah, gotta have 'em by Wed night...leaving mid morn'...so might NOT need for main roads...but never know...prepared lil' scout(*or pretending to be....)

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 08:00 PM

I haven't really looked for tire chains, but I remember seeing them at Pep Boys one year.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 08:24 PM

blind_in_1_ear, on Nov 24 2008, 07:57 PM, said:

i do hope it does, would make the whole thing more "traditional"(*to where i don't got a clue...)
....tangent over.... :lol:

chains, know where to grab a set??

Blind :lol:

..oh yeah, gotta have 'em by Wed night...leaving mid morn'...so might NOT need for main roads...but never know...prepared lil' scout(*or pretending to be....)

I have several sets of assorted size new tire chains I don't use. What size do you need?
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 08:32 PM

haha, perfect timing!!!
i was thinking, maybe someone has...walking to confirm....yup, 235 70 R16
i have experience with chains and getting them on/off so chains or cables...
i called around...looks like 90ish for the cables...
online takes 5-7 days...we haven't had snow on these trips this early...
called most auto places....all mostly $90+....
worse case...i will...

Blind :lol:

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 08:44 PM

blind_in_1_ear, on Nov 24 2008, 08:32 PM, said:

Blind
I have a set that lists that size on the box. I am leaving town tomorrow afternoon and I am in Escondido. Send me a PM if you thnk you would like to try them.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:27 PM

Always bought mine at PepBoys. *shrug*

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 06:48 AM

I found a bunch on craigslist.

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 09:11 AM

Last night Santee Wal Mart had tons on the shelfs.. Most buy them use then return them..

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:44 AM

thanks for ALL info!!

happily, a SDAR member helped me out!!!(*Zenosan gets GOLD T-Day star!!!)
i am gonna put 'em on tonight, and check fit...picked up by wife!
it was funny, from places to buy, i got about 50/50 in non returnable...even unopened !!!

Wally-World was a "gee i dunno"(*quote) on returnablility....
but i was hoping to get ones from a garage, or closet...recycle the old way.
thanks for all the info, and the CHAINS!!
this community ROCKS!!!!!
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:49 AM

Now if you could only get FN to stand over ur shoulder and give instruction....bonus!

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:52 AM

might be dangerous given my record with him!!!
but i think i got this one...had a little experience in the snow chain realm...
snowplow driver for a bit....part of my wide range of skill sets.....
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:01 AM

TrophyHunter, on Nov 25 2008, 10:49 AM, said:

Now if you could only get FN to stand over ur shoulder and give instruction....bonus!

Via Radio no doubt!

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:11 AM

Do I need to get in on this bashing or have the above done a good enough job?!?

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:16 AM

i am a rock....(*and not like THAT rock!!!)

well played Tracy.....well played.
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 04:58 PM

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