Chains Do Tire Chains Damage Garage Floor?

[JoeL4330]

Tire Chain dot Com: check out no. 6 ...same warning from every mfr/vendor

Rules for using tire chains:

Important: Pre-fit chains prior to actual use!
For your convenience and safety:

1. Consult your vehicles owners manual to see if chain can be used on your vehicle.
2. Make certain your tire chains are properly sized for your tires. A proper fit is key to performance
3. Follow directions installing tire chains.
4. Apply as tightly as possible by hand for maximum chain life.
5. Be sure to pull off highway to safe place before installing, servicing or removing tire chains.
6. Do not deflate tires to install tire chains.
7. Drive approximately 1/4 mile. Stop & retighten.
8. Extra links may be cut off or preferably retained on the fastener arm.
9. Do not drive at high speed. Accelerate or decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning or locking of wheels.
10. If a cross chain should fail, stop immediately. Repair. Do not drive with a broken chain.
11. Avoid hitting curbs with tire chain.
12. Tire chains are not designed for towing vehicles.

 

[Northland]

thanks for the clarification Joel.

I do know all the tricks for getting them on now (after reading up on TBN and countless hours tugging on them) but they are still a pain in the butt to put on.

 

[Harry c]

I think that if I do get a set of chains I will look for some old rubber conveyor belt to put on the floor.

I'd think a few of strips of scrap plywood would be easier to find than conveyor belting. Use a seperate strip for each side. Probably would be easier to lean the plywood up against a wall than to roll up the belt for storage too. Or just toss it every summer.

 

[Red55]

I would be careful with plywood I've seen that stuff take off like a rocket with a spinning tire. Costco had garage mats for a little over a $100 and it was made to cover a decent size area (about a bay) not a good as free conveyor belts, but one piece.

 

[Harry c]

I would be careful with plywood I've seen that stuff take off like a rocket with a spinning tire. Costco had garage mats for a little over a $100 and it was made to cover a decent size area (about a bay) not a good as free conveyor belts, but one piece.

I guess I must be the careful type! I don't remember ever spinning my tires in the garage. Once I get inside it's not very steep!
Actually, I have access to all the big rubber mats and wide conveyor belting I want for my personal use. FREE! I still wouldn't fight with either to get it out of the way for clean up or storage. Stuff's heavy and bulky. It's great stuff if you don't intend to move it. If you're going to need to move it around, the plywood's so much easier to me. I guess it shifting around some might be an issue if you had to drive in and out every day. I don't need to worry about snow chains though. Just love it here south of the Mason Dixon!