How To Install Snow Chains

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7 жыл бұрын

This video is meant to be a guide for installing snow chains. Please make sure to follow the chain and vehicle manufacture instructions.
There are a few things to remember when installing snow chains. Get your vehicle to a safe, flat, spot away from traffic. Don't drive the vehicle over the recommended miles per hour on the chains or by the vehicle manufacture. We recommend to install the chains on the wheels that drive the vehicle (i.e. front wheel drive would call for the chains to be installed on the front wheels of the vehicle.) Don't allow any sharp components to be facing the rubber tire. Never install chains that are missing components or have any visual damage.
When it comes to the installation of the chains, if you are unsure about any of the procedure, make sure to get professional help.
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@paulwalker7432 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demo. My wife and 14 year old son decided the night befor to go snowboarding , I did not have time to show him how to install the snow chains. This was a great help

@kyleschoeppner5468 5 жыл бұрын

watching this after spending an hour on the side of the road failing miserably and getting minor frostbite in my hands and feet :))) funnn

@danieloliver6146 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why you practice at home

@calebnunley112 3 жыл бұрын

@@danieloliver6146 some people don't have a garage.

@victormoreno1 2 жыл бұрын

@@calebnunley112 you dont need a garage

@calebnunley112 2 жыл бұрын

@@victormoreno1 then where tf would you practice where its warm?

@victormoreno1 2 жыл бұрын

@@calebnunley112 put clothes on then practice before . just how I'm doing right now. I know jts going to snow this weekend.so I'm practicing on the street now

@rayh6108 3 жыл бұрын

1.So first off flip the chains around do the ends left over slap the ground not stab the ground. The loose end could come free and stab the ground unlocking the chains. 2. It nice to lay the chains down on dry pavement, but thats not when you need them. So, turn the tire, drape the chains over it, connect the back first at the bottom, make the chains straight across the tire, connect the front side. Drive forward slightly. Turn the wheel and tighten up the connection in the back then the front. Make sure there is no slack and the cables are straight across the tire. Drive for 30'. Get out and check to see if they need tightened. Then drive slow, no more than 35mph.

@apluseric123 2 жыл бұрын

All great points Ray!

@sandywoolf2883 2 жыл бұрын

The video explanation is very good. I bought this renhotecic brand Tire chain not long ago. It is easy to install and has a good anti-skid effect. If you have troubles with your car, you can try it.

@nhibui8939 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful. I’m going to make my first drive in snow.

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Hope all worked out well for you!

@youngjesus5992 3 жыл бұрын

Same! Ima drive up to the sequoia trees tomorrow🔥Already been up there a few times but never in the snow. I’ve never even seen snow for that matter💀except when I first drove up to the mountains back in April. I’m 18 btw so it could make sense😂

@TheForeignLocalTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

The exact set we just bought on our way to mammoth and saved us $50 being able to install ourselves! Hope uninstalling is just as easy 😂 thank you!

@TheForeignLocalTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Update uninstalling was just as easy!!

@RodrigoGarciactg Жыл бұрын

Did you install on all 4 tires? And does it come with 2 or all 4?

@nickdreezy2457 Жыл бұрын

@@RodrigoGarciactg 2 for whatever wheel drive your car is

@waltlikker3988 Жыл бұрын

The tire should be turned a 1/4 way out front for easier access to the backside.

@caligirlxyz Жыл бұрын

Uninstalling is even easier IMO. I will be chaining up tomorrow... wish me luck!

@rommelnavarrette2831 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. I had no idea on what to do. Thanks

@Cre8tvMG 4 жыл бұрын

The cable end with the stop blocks on it is supposed to lay through the slot and hole in the matching end clip, not get poked through the hole. I don't know why, but that is what the manufacturer says.

@JohnnyCrewser 2 жыл бұрын

exactly, incorrect instructions.

@apluseric123 2 жыл бұрын

You are right about this... I am curious why it' recommended to go toward the tire as well.

@sunnydays4327 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely do not poke the connector thru the hole. After watching this and having the cable fail, wrapping around my Axel and doing major damage- the mfg sent the actual way too connect these. The cable goes along the attaching row and clips in. Hard to explain, but I guess putting in Thru the hole can allow it to bounce out. Good luck

@AdamJonMusic Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean. I am about to have to use these and want to know the correct way. Are you saying what the man did in the video is incorrect?

@dubstronaut 5 ай бұрын

@@AdamJonMusic How was your experience? Did you follow the instructions in this video? Did you have any issues? Did the guy in this video give correct instructions? I'm in the same situation now as you were back when you made this post!

@agnessaspichka5904 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you!

@user-dj7hx9ev9m 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought these today, very helpful video, thanks.

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 2 жыл бұрын

So happy that you found value in the video!! Safe travels.

@xalspaero 2 жыл бұрын

super easy! thanks for the steps.

@samoanchaos684 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the info

@daniagutierrez9105 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!

@zgoosekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@stevejam767 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! very helpful video.

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! So glad that we could help. LOTS OF SNOW OUT THERE THIS WEEK!

@phykin 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks!

@kaxilectro7348 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@henryverdugo9889 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you👍

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome 👍

@fritzsalander6361 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful!

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@boypanot1509 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@Whoistheselfeyesee84 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Simple and easy! Much appreciated

@D.N.GlobalConsulting 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx bro

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to be able to help!

@voidcreativity 2 жыл бұрын

my cable chain set didnt come with the tension rubber thing.. is it totally necessary?

@Starfox-zg4tk 3 жыл бұрын

Did that rubber come with it?... cause I got the same and it didn’t come with the rubber band thing

@md8744 4 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me what brand is it thanks??

@ramirosanchez3621 2 жыл бұрын

Is having cable chains on every wheel on a 4wd vehicle over kill?

@2STEEZY 3 жыл бұрын

Putting chains on in 2021: Listening to two voices or am I losing it?⛄😅🤣😬

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

We did the original video but then had to add some edits after the fact. It was the same voice just a different environment during the recording.

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 2 жыл бұрын

One voice was in the background after I made the video... I thought I would add a bit more context. Sorry about the confusion!

@dogbsas 2 жыл бұрын

what is the top speed u can drive with these on ?

@kristyngraham5712 3 жыл бұрын

It’s my first time having chains and I was wondering if the rubber bungee cord is a must have because it didn’t come with the chains...

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Kristyn, it will take any slack out of the cable chains so they don't extend too far away from the tire and possibly damage your fender or fender liner. I would be sure to attach the rubber bungee.

@lightningshoop6292 2 жыл бұрын

Mine didn't either. Going to try it anyway

@MeCC2003 5 жыл бұрын

What brand did you use ? It looks easiest of any thing I’ve seen so far

@Pologarcía96 4 жыл бұрын

Those are the peerless ,I believe!

@go5582 Жыл бұрын

Hi according to the manufacturer, the male does not go through the eye , it goes to the side of the eye, re read the manual. Thanks

@itravel24 3 жыл бұрын

Do i need all four tires chained up for a fwd car ?

@Mrdova01 3 жыл бұрын

Just the front 2

@jonvanlandingham2538 5 жыл бұрын

Is that bungee required?

@jamess1255 5 жыл бұрын

yes, it keeps tension on the chains so they don't unlatch themselves

@Alliaaa 6 жыл бұрын

can you drive with snow chains when there's no snow out? for example i live 45 minutes from the mountain where there's snow, i would install the chains prior to hitting snow? is it safe to drive on regular freeways with no snow?

@apluseric123 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with Ricky D. When driving on pavement with chains it could be dangerous because the chains will lower the grip to the road. Also, it will be very bad for the car as there will be quite a bit of heat buildup and grinding on the chains. Short answer... wait until you reach the snow. - a small trick... use your floor mats as a knee pad to keep your pants dry.

@jamess1255 5 жыл бұрын

Rule of thumb, dont go over 30-40 with the chains on, Ive had them bust off on me before at highspeed.

@ubreakitirepairit3569 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Heathman What's the cap for?

@ubreakitirepairit3569 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Heathman Thanks.

@videowatch85 2 жыл бұрын

I should have seen this video before. I did for the first time but didnt put the Rubber Grip in the end, causing one of the Tire Chasing fall of somewhere i dont even know 😂😂😂😂

@rahulkasar124 3 жыл бұрын

I can never get the inside to tighten

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 2 жыл бұрын

You can turn the wheel all the way left or all the way right if that is helpful. That might allow you to reach the chain connection and tighten further.

@ironhorsegladiator5034 2 жыл бұрын

Warm clean garage! Try this in a real life scenario with freezing fingers and blowing cold wind, snow and mud everywhere.

@dwormon8525 3 жыл бұрын

Was installed backwards. Loose strap goes towards the front. Instruction say no bungee cords

@vdavis1959 3 жыл бұрын

You don't place the chain thru the hole. you lay it inside the slot. Manufacturer states this in their directions. for some reason they are adamant about this.

@MrRB708 Жыл бұрын

nope got left on right and right on left that loose end should not be pointing forward. .

@Joesfosterdogs 4 жыл бұрын

what type of chains? good advertisement...if they are quality, sell em

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

This was a cable chain that was sold by O'Reilly's Auto Parts. I don't remember the actual product but most cable chains will look and install like these.

@charmiea.7829 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know your car is front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or 4wheel drive?

@cjchavez2817 5 жыл бұрын

Charmie A. If your engine sits sideways it’s front wheel. If it sits straight it’s rear wheel drive. Or just put it in drive, press brakes hard while you punch the gas and tell me which wheels spin lol

@ohioguy4326 5 жыл бұрын

If you don't know, you should not be driving in the first place.

@evandickson19 4 жыл бұрын

CJ Chavez I like the last option. Although I already know my Ford Ranger is RWD. I just like to test it to make sure ;)

@larryrichardson3289 4 жыл бұрын

it should be on your sticker or which tires spin when you are on rain or snow. FWD front wheel drive, RWD rear wheel drive, AWD all wheel drive. most non sports cars are FWD if not AWD

@mrxcman9272 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it never this easy for me lol

@djt3knoboi 5 жыл бұрын

HIS VOICE CRACKS AT 5:31 LOL .... SRRY GUY GREAT VIDEO

@sk8erboy70 2 жыл бұрын

J’m gonna see how my cable chains hold up in a harsh winter. I figured I’d save money and not buy snow studded tires.

@sk8erboy70 2 жыл бұрын

I axtually bought studdeds off an old fella for 400 total

@garrettabell4741 Жыл бұрын

Locked them together wrong

@Momo7O7 5 жыл бұрын

Theirs like two people talking at the same time

@alexanderfurman4329 4 жыл бұрын

You installed them incorrectly. See the instructions on how lo use the lock.

@cszero2109 2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudconnect there’s always someone on every chain installation video who throws that out there but not a single one can actually explain how to do it. They just want to feel special.

@ksm273 6 ай бұрын

WRONG. The cable is installed in the wrong direction. The S-shaped clip should be the first in the direction of tire rotation going forward.

@cprendon3 3 жыл бұрын

Title wrong. These are tire cables, not tire chains.

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! Let me see if I can change that.

@RVick-ws1xu 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe you posted this, check with the manufacturer's video, and remove this video.

@Juan-VargasJV 4 жыл бұрын

You installed them wrong 😂😂😂

@ubreakitirepairit3569 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Heathman he actually did install them wrong. Tensioners aren’t supposed to be used on this style of cable chain. A tensioner is usually used the v-style cable chain or mostly used on steel chains. It especially helps to use a tensioner on steel chains to help keep the slack chain links from flopping around when you drive.

@DollaKamalaSwalla 2 жыл бұрын

Dear god why cant you people figure out how to pause one track and not overlap audio...

@ajapaneseautorepairinc.4310 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I will take a look back at the video and see if I can edit it better! - Thank you Randy.

@ChainerGuy278 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, the guy puts them on backwards. He doesn't use the connector correctly either. Exactly wrong .

@Esgalben Жыл бұрын

you were talking over yourself. it was hard to understand

@vivianngarcia8444 4 жыл бұрын

please do no t purchase these chains, will spin on tire , you have better traction without chain.

@vincebezucha4246 Жыл бұрын

It looks like he has them on backwards I would want the tag end of the chain to go the opposite direction of rotation

@MrRB708 Жыл бұрын

yes the tag end should be going the other direction. The chains are left and right side and can be put on like he shows but I would do them the opposite.