[wildbill129]

Originally Posted by tanith77

Hello everyone!
I don't have a *Tundra*, I have a 91 Toyota xCab 4x4, though it seems fairly active here, and I just need some chaining tips...
1. This Sunday I'll be going over a couple of 4000-5000 foot passes that have required chains all week, unless I've got snow tires which I do not...
2. I've got good quality chains - they came with the truck, I assume there's only 2, I've never had a reason to look in the bag. They are the diamond kind, according to the picture on the bag.
3. The amount of chains-required mileage for non-4wd vehicles is about 20-40 miles in 3 seperate spots. 4wd's with no snow tires must chain up for about 10-15 miles.

Are there any tips for chaining up? Obviously this will be my first trip...
-I assume you put them out straight , roll over them, wrap them around (the tire) and hook them together.
-If I've got two chains, should I use them for the front or the back tires?
-Should I take them off when chains are not required, or just leave them on because I'm not used to driving in snow and my tires are just basic?
-Should I use 4wd with the chains on?
-Will driving a long ways in chains damage the tires at all?
Thanks for any help you've got for me....
Tanith

Do you have M & S rated tires? That's all you need, not the traditional snow tires you might be thinking of.