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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although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope... » Read More although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) « 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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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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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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Yes, that is exactly what I have done for 1-1/2 years. I take short trips that don't recharge the battery fully. This tops it off once a week. If you are in frigid weather and you mean, will it start a car at -30, your battery may not be strong enough to do that, even if it is fully charged. That is a different issue.
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That question is hard to answer because there is no indication of where you plan to ride. If on the street at low speeds, about 2 years. If on a bike path at high speeds, one season. If you are looking for high mileage, more than high performance, these are not the tires for you.
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Charles is correct but there is no simple answer. I would like to elaborate a bit further. The sticker on the pillar is/was correct for the original equipment tires given the following: 1-the exact size listed 2-for an average day temperature (0-90* F typically) 3-for the maximum weight listed So if you have an average car, on an average day, with tires that are of reasonable quailty, you should use the sticker on the door for the COLD inflation of your tires. Now, if the tires are a different size, you are traveling in extreme temperatures, and/or carrying at or near your maximum load rating, traveling long distances (in excess of 100 miles) or have poor quailty tires, your inflation will need to be adjusted for your conditions. This is because tires build up heat. The tires are designed for a certain amount of heat. When traveling in extreme conditions or with heavy loads, addtional air pressure is need to keep the tire from flexing too much. Too much flexing causes too much heat. This is why you see more tire treads and chunks on the freeway in the summer. So you ask, how much air to I add when I am in those "extreme" conditions. The answer sadly is that only the tire company's "load inflation table" can tell you. Every tire is different and every car, truck, trailer and RV is loaded differently. Each vehicle will need to be evaluated to what trip is, how much weight are you carrying, and the conditions expected. When we go on a family vacation, and have the vehicle "loaded up", we inflate closer to the tire's sidewall maximum PSI just to be safe. Regular day to day use of the vehicle, we run closer to the door pillar "sticker" weight.
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Hi. I have driven at highway speeds for about 30 miles without a problem. The only thing with the rack is it may make a wear make on your bike. I put a piece of foam pipe installation on the bike to prevent marking.
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hey john theese are excellant chains---look at buying them for your tire size---I never put mine on---don't need them on a snow blower unless your going up an icy hill
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Well gee, how hot do your tires get? Now I live in Wisconsin and in the summer drive on the highway in +90 degree heat for 2 hours and just drive right onto the mat and it is just fine. Not tacky, no mat wrinkling or stretching. For road temps higher than that, I can really say.
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I have a 2 car wide 75ft long driveway and in January we got 8 inches of wet heavy snow. I ran out of juice when I was about 90% done. Recharge took a couple of hours then was able to finish with no problems.
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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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That's a two part answer! It is heavy duty, not really. However if you are talking about being able to get the snow off, then it works perfectly. Snow is not the problem. The issue is if there is wet snow, sleet or rain. When water gets between the material and the car or wind shield, it will freeze there. At that point you have a greater chance for the material to rip. I have found that if you take a warm cup of water and pour it over the spots that have frozen, then you are in good shape and it will come off easier. Simply, if you know that it will just snow, then use it! You'll have no issues. If it is any other type of precipitation, then use with caution or use the warm water trick. Overall, it works for me and I am happy with it.
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I don't remember having sidewall damage to our tires but there were some nicks to the tread, nothing that I would consider unusual when one factors in the extreme conditions and environments these chains are used in. One must remember that tires aren't made to be driven on chains for extended periods. Is it possible...I would say yes. But I think that would apply to any chains??. For what its worth...
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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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Any exterior chain products has the potential to have some tire/rim damaged if not used to manufactures instructions. Fitment and suggested speed is critical for not causing damage. I suggest making sure that none of the chain or cable components are not touching the rim and that the cross members that run across the tire face does not fall between the treads. If this happens it is called tread lock and tire damage is possible. Please read the instruction, note our waiver of claim if not used and or installed properly.