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In article <uuces19nenpn1vuunlhqcooubcnl83fl05@4ax.com>,
Skip <skipfromla@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:14:03 -0800, N Williamson <spudman27@aol.com>
> wrote:
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> >I have a 2005 std cab V8, 2WD (no ltd slip differential!!) Tundra with
> >the stock tires. Making a trip in the next few months and I'll have to
> >traverse some interstate mountain passes. Depending on the conditions,
> >some may require use of traction tires/chains to pass.
> >
> >I had a set of traction 'cables' a few years ago and used them on a VW
> >Jetta....they didn't work very well at all so prefer to steer clear of
> >that style.
> >
> >Appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.
> >Nate[/color]
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> I have a 2000 Tundra Access cab 4WD and drive a lot in ice, snow and
> mud. After years of using regular tire chains, having them fall off,
> come lose, having them beat my fender wells and remove a wheel
> cylinder, I spent some money on Spikes-Spiders. They take less than a
> minute per wheel to put on and come off even easier.
>
> They are expensive but after the first time I used them at 8000' in a
> windy, snowing 20f temp, had I never used them again they were well
> worth the price. I've had them for over 5 years and haven't had to
> replace any parts.
>
> Take a look: [url]http://www.spikes-spiders.com/[/url]. I got the sport model
> that actually has chains as opposed to steel fingers going across the
> tire tread.
>
> No, I don't work for them or own any stock in the company. I'm just a
> satisfied customer.
>
> Skip[/color]

Thanks. Those are expensive for sure, but no doubt worth it if you're
in that environment. With a cost as high as the spikes, I could just
stay in a hotel for a few days and wait out a storm or for a clearing of
the road.


What I'm really looking for is a one time use, just-in-case, sort of
thing. Once I make it through the pass, the truck will live in a snow
free area.

I'll definitely keep these spikes in mind for my cars though!

Nate

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