snow chains.....again
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 22, 2005 at 20:40
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driving to the snow country (thredbo) on sunday for a week, and would like some suggestions on how to best use snow chains. I read with interest the recent "arguments" from both sides on whether to use chains or not when driving a 4wd, and I have sided with the "use it"
camp. I figured the relatively inexpensive rental is a cheap investment to help me control my vehicle better on ice, if/when necessary.
i have a pajero nm and would like some suggestions on the following. I'm sticking to bitumen during the trip and have no plans to foray off-road. My first time to drive in the area so any input will be greatly appreciated.
1. if driving on 4wd high range, should the chains go on the front tires or the back?
2. is locking the center diff necessary even with chains on? any issues with transmission wind-up?
thanks in advance forumites!!
Reply By: ChrisB - Thursday, Jun 23, 2005 at 12:29
Thursday, Jun 23, 2005 at 12:29
Check what you manual says before deciding to put the chains on the front or rear. My manual (LC100) says put them on rear and not front. If your manual says you can put them on all 4 wheels then I'd probably put them on front.
Chains give so much traction that I wouldn't lock your centre diff (while on the tar) until you need to. You'll know when so just press the button then. Switch it off again when over the slippery patch. This won't effect your saftey as your braking ability will be the same center diff locked or not.
I lived in Europe for several years and usually ice is just in patches and doesn't cover the road the whole way. Black ice usually appears where the road is constantly in shade and not used very much. When traffic is frequent the ice gets broken up which is why it's usually around in the morning.
Put chains on when instructed, these guys are there every day and know what there on about. If they say it's optional and your not sure put them on anyway - it's always better to err on the side of caution.
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