I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of my old car, the car I have now has all season tires. The tires have good threading, but I'm concern the all season tires won't be enough to get me though those last 10 miles. Could I put the tires before I left work/home and dive the 30 miles? Or would I have to find a place to put the chains on when driving conditions are too dangerous to continue? Does anyone put on a lot of miles on these chains including driving on the highway? I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of... » Read More I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. For the last 10 miles closes to home the roads don't get treated because of the surrounding land/water. I had snow tires but got rid of my old car, the car I have now has all season tires. The tires have good threading, but I'm concern the all season tires won't be enough to get me though those last 10 miles. Could I put the tires before I left work/home and dive the 30 miles? Or would I have to find a place to put the chains on when driving conditions are too dangerous to continue? Does anyone put on a lot of miles on these chains including driving on the highway? « Show Less
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i have found that unless you're up in the mountains in deep snow, chains are a pain. they don't travel well on clear roads, so they are awkward if you have some good highway miles then off onto smaller snow-covered roads. in they end i found it better to fork out the extra bucks and get studded tires put on in the winter months.
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It's better to put it on when condition requires, you can't drive fast with the chain (any chains) and it's very noisy, I'm not sure if it will damage your car though.
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Im am no expert but I would put them on when the road gets bad, probably would end up beating them up on clear pavement thus premature wear on the chains. The max speed with chains on is probably not more than 15 to 25 mph, you should check with the manufactuers recommendations.
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No matter what brand of chains you buy they're not going to last if you run them on dry pavement. They'll last a little while but they're going to wear out fast.
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I would not put the chains on until I really needed them. Not sure how long they would last if you used them frequently. I only bought these chains because of travel from Washington to Colorado during the winter months. If I was driving in the snow on a daily basis, I would buy actual snow tires for the winter months. Good luck!
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I cycle a lot during the warm months on my road bike. I often (monthly) have to clean my chain and oil it. The oil accumulate dirty which sometimes cause a derailment of the chain. Also, the chain can be a little noisy. Now, with that being said this is all from my experience cycling outside on the roads. My experience at the gym, in spinning class, is different. The bikes are chain driven and the chains are enclosed. However, the chain does make some noise and I've notice the maintenance people oiling the chain. On the other side, belt driven, I wondered if the belt will wear / stretch and ultimately loosen. I try them both and I picked the belt for the quietness and smooth peddling. The chain belt was very good but ... I hope that helped.
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Keeping in mind the max recommended speed is 30mph, there is minimal vibration. I did drive on dry pavement for a short distance and I could definitely tell they were there. That would be true of any chains.
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Certainly they will have several chains that fit this size tire. In rare cases there can be problems with clearance, but that us usually less of a problem with the cable chains of the type that is pictured. Now that doesn't necessarily mean that it will be easy and convenient to get the chains on and off, unless you can do it in dry, well lit garage. Putting them on in deep snow, especially in the dark, is always going to be a cold, wet, uncomfortable adventure. But if it's an emergency, and you have a LOT of time and patience, it can be done. One small suggestion I have is that you should soak the cable in fresh warm water after you use it to remove all the salt. Then you will want to let it dry completely before you put it away. Don't let it try with the salt on it, if you can avoid it, or rusting can be very rapid. You'll still get rust this way, but the chain rings will last a lot longer.
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My driveway is about 40 feet long. It is covered by very old beat-up blacktop with many spots very rough and uneven due to years of heaving during our rough winters on the south shore of Lake Superior. Last winter was my first occasion to use the Yukon on it and it performed wonderfully. If your drive's gravel is firm during the winter I would suspect the Yukon would glide very well over it and do the job.
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Don't know if this will be helpful? I run your tire in front and Marathon plus in back. Your tire I keep at 90lb in summer and winter at 75 for a little better control in snow. Really like both tires as I use them can't complain at all. Wear is good, traction in hard turns on concrete is real good. I had some problems with your tire with flats on the back of my recumbent so I went to the Marathon plus and have had better luck with that and still had the same good overall performance in the other area. I would recommend this tire, I ride 3000 to 3500 miles a year. Hope this helps.
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hello, i often ride 20-30 miles a day in good weather, i changed and customized my overdrive for my style of riding, a comfy seat, metal pedals, a more street friendly tire. A note though, if you plan on adding a rack and bag to the rear in in for a challenge as there are no braze on's to attach anything to. Fugi makes a nice 29er with 30 speeds, and Haro was my 1st choise but i didn't like the guy selling them.
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Living in the great north west, I can say they're awesome. Drive through rain all winter long with no issues and trucked through snow with ease. As long as you respect the element, these tires will keep you happy and safe.
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I bought this item 2 years back when we moved to a house with a steep driveway. I have an SUV with 6-speed manual and it has 4-wheel disk brakes. It is highly recommended that the vehicle is not left with parking brakes to avoid roll-over night-after-night to avoid malfunction in the brake release system. Also, this is a rental house and we could not install this permanently. I usually drive my SUV upto the Eagle 1790 slowly and turn off the engine. I let the vehicle slide on to it gradually till the vehicle stops. Then, I leave the vehicle in 2nd gear to avoid roll-over incase it slides. I have noticed slight sliding, but it held the vehicle for more than 2 years now. It is light but sturdy. I bought this item 2 years back when we moved to a house with a steep driveway. I have an SUV with 6-speed manual and it has 4-wheel disk brakes. It is highly recommended that the vehicle is not left with parking brakes to avoid roll-over night-after-night to avoid malfunction in the brake release system. Also, this is a rental house and we could not install this permanently. I usually drive my SUV upto the Eagle 1790 slowly and turn off the engine. I let the vehicle slide on to it gradually till the vehicle stops. Then, I leave the vehicle in 2nd gear to avoid roll-over incase it slides. I... » Read More I bought this item 2 years back when we moved to a house with a steep driveway. I have an SUV with 6-speed manual and it has 4-wheel disk brakes. It is highly recommended that the vehicle is not left with parking brakes to avoid roll-over night-after-night to avoid malfunction in the brake release system. Also, this is a rental house and we could not install this permanently. I usually drive my SUV upto the Eagle 1790 slowly and turn off the engine. I let the vehicle slide on to it gradually till the vehicle stops. Then, I leave the vehicle in 2nd gear to avoid roll-over incase it slides. I have noticed slight sliding, but it held the vehicle for more than 2 years now. It is light but sturdy. « Show Less
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What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never... » Read More What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. « Show Less
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There are always vibrations when you have chains on the wheels. They are there to grip on ice and snow. On dy pavement, they vibrate quite a bit, but you should expect that. Drive slow with the chains on, whether on snow, ice, or in that swarmy period where snow, ice, and dry pavement are intermittent.The chains concentrate the weight of the car in a small space to give you the grip.The advantage of these chains is they just go on, almost automatically. They align themselves without you having to do it once, roll the car, then hook up the back side of the chains on the tires. There are always vibrations when you have chains on the wheels. They are there to grip on ice and snow. On dy pavement, they vibrate quite a bit, but you should expect that. Drive slow with the chains on, whether on snow, ice, or in that swarmy period where snow, ice, and dry pavement are intermittent.The chains concentrate the weight of the car in a small space to give you the grip.The advantage of these chains is they just go on, almost automatically. They align themselves without you having to do it once, roll the car, then hook up the back side of the chains on... » Read More There are always vibrations when you have chains on the wheels. They are there to grip on ice and snow. On dy pavement, they vibrate quite a bit, but you should expect that. Drive slow with the chains on, whether on snow, ice, or in that swarmy period where snow, ice, and dry pavement are intermittent.The chains concentrate the weight of the car in a small space to give you the grip.The advantage of these chains is they just go on, almost automatically. They align themselves without you having to do it once, roll the car, then hook up the back side of the chains on the tires. « Show Less
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I have an XB-300li and ride it 20 miles a day north of Seattle for about five months now. I ride in extremely heavy rain and go through 6" deep puddles at 15mph and its still working. I used Loctite silicon to fill in a few gaps I saw around some of the wiring. I also put a ziplock baggy over the throttle secured with a rubber band. If you are going to use it in heavy rain, I suggest mounting a rear fender on the front because they are larger. Thats what I did.
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sjg, I bought one of these for my car about 5 years ago. I live in Florida, lots of sunshine and UV rays, okay. We keep our car in the garage whenever we are home, but we travel alot. That was excellent, it did the job as far as holding our sucktion cup GPS in place. But the stickem on the bottom of it would only stay stuck to the dash for 2 or 3 days. I knew I was going to keep the car for at least 2 or 3 years, so I bought the smallest quantity of "Garolia Glue" that I could find, put 3 tiny drops on the bottom, let it set overnight, and it has never come off again. 5 years and 55K miles later. Good luck, I am glad I bought it, and would do the same thing again. It was "THE" answer. sjg, I bought one of these for my car about 5 years ago. I live in Florida, lots of sunshine and UV rays, okay. We keep our car in the garage whenever we are home, but we travel alot. That was excellent, it did the job as far as holding our sucktion cup GPS in place. But the stickem on the bottom of it would only stay stuck to the dash for 2 or 3 days. I knew I was going to keep the car for at least 2 or 3 years, so I bought the smallest quantity of "Garolia Glue" that I could find, put 3 tiny drops on the bottom, let it set overnight, and it has never come off again. 5 years and... » Read More sjg, I bought one of these for my car about 5 years ago. I live in Florida, lots of sunshine and UV rays, okay. We keep our car in the garage whenever we are home, but we travel alot. That was excellent, it did the job as far as holding our sucktion cup GPS in place. But the stickem on the bottom of it would only stay stuck to the dash for 2 or 3 days. I knew I was going to keep the car for at least 2 or 3 years, so I bought the smallest quantity of "Garolia Glue" that I could find, put 3 tiny drops on the bottom, let it set overnight, and it has never come off again. 5 years and 55K miles later. Good luck, I am glad I bought it, and would do the same thing again. It was "THE" answer. « Show Less
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It depends on how much salt your cars going to see through out your season. Iv'e had mine for two years in NC and do a detailed clean on it every 6 months. Its held up after three winter storms were we had massive amounts of salt on the road. I dont think any exhaust system will be spotless in a Northeastern winter though. Since this is cheap you could get away with buying a new one every two years if it gets bad.
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I have a long gravel driveway and it works well. Better than a snowblower in my opinion. Just have to be sure not to go too deep and pick up the loose stone. A little practice is all it takes. I usually leave a thin layer of snow when I do my drive.
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Funny you should ask.I have about a 1000 miles on these tires mostly on dry roads a lot of chip and seal.the other day I was riding on a cement pier when you get out to the end you have to make 90 degree turn around as I did this the tires were wet and I hit a little sand the bike slid out and I was on the ground.So I would say the answer is no.great tire for dry weather,very little rolling resistance.bike on brother!
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I had to run my car over 100 miles before the engine repair started working properly,but once i drove it over a 100 miles it ran better and sealed all the leaks. So my advice would be to drive it for as many miles as you can and see what happens after that.