The Rover-Landers of BC

How about these ones? ;)

http://www.rud.com/en/produkte/schneeke ... terra.html

These guys have some nice chains to:

http://tirechain.com/255-85R-16LT.htm

Hey guys - I have contacted RUD to see if they are interested in establishing us as a Canadian distributor. I will get back to you with more info as it becomes available. Would be nice to have acces to these without having to cross the border.

Jason

The Rover Shop
www.therovershop.ca

Personally I think the ones shown on the BB4 site look pretty light duty on the tensioning system. IMO, you should be getting ones with cam tighteners.

That style with cam tighteners can be purchased from Gregg distributors for around $200 a set. http://www.greggdistributors.ca/catalogue.htm Page Q235

V-bar ladder styles are only around $100 and work better on a rear app (IME). http://www.greggdistributors.ca/catalogue.htm Page Q233 I've run these for years on all winter trips. They are still like brand new. They go on and off in a minute.

These are all Tellefsdal Norse brand chains from Norway and as good as they get http://www.tellefsdal.no/engelsk/index_engelsk.htm

ronan wrote:Hey guys - I have contacted RUD to see if they are interested in establishing us as a Canadian distributor. I will get back to you with more info as it becomes available. Would be nice to have acces to these without having to cross the border.

Jason

The Rover Shop
www.therovershop.ca

Jason, there is a place in Calgary that makes chains. IMO, you'd be better off talking to them and getting what you want built. Lots of good reviews from the local uber experienced wheelers.

edit: This is the place
Boundary Equipment (Calgary) Ltd
Address : 6230 48 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4P7
Telephone : 403-279-2116
Fax : 403-279-6311

That or go to Gregg Dist... On an acount basis the prices are much better.

Red90 - Good suggestions. Will check locally as well to compare products.

Will keep you posted.

Jason

I've got the studded CAM adjusted chains and they are good but they are more difficult to put on than the RUD chains. Also they do not provide as good a grip on side slopes as the dimond pattern type chains. As to strenght, I broke the side chain on one of them during the NWC this past weekend. I don't know if the Rud chains will be better or worse from a strenght view but they sure are easier to install. Infact I have at least 4 pairs of regular and cam lock studded chains but I would like to try the Rud's or something like them.

My interest in the RUD's is due to how easy they are to install (literally seconds) and RUD's use of high grade steel ("chromium-manganese alloy fine-grain steel" in case you're wondering...) means the chains are not so bulky. Other chains I've used have shredded the wheel arch eyebrows on my 110 when the axle articulates. The Grip 4x4's never made any contact with the truck and still provided excellent traction. Also, the diamond pattern offers superior lateral grip compared to a tradional ladder style.

I'm not trying to convince anyone to buy RUD chains and I'm no RUD salesman. I will make no money on this deal, in fact, it means more trouble for me but I thought others might want to take advantage of the shipping cost savings.

red90, if you prefer a different style or brand, buy them. Personally, I'm biased toward RUD's because I've used their product before and know the quality. For me, a few dollars one way of the other is no big deal, you generally get what you pay for.

Pete

Have you used the ones I'm talking about??? Did you even look at the links? Have you done any research?

No damage to the vehicle. Extremely durable. Less than a minute to put a pair on.

Uh, my government grant hasn't come through yet so I guess I'd have to say that no, I haven't REALLY done any research! Why are you so compelled to prove that yours is the right decision and mine is wrong? You know, don't answer that, I really don't care. The research I've done and experience I've had is my business, not yours.

Unlike you, I've no interest in convincing anyone to buy a particular brand or proving anything. I simply offered to help save money for anyone that has an interest in the chains I'm about to purchase. If you prefer something else, GREAT, go buy them, I couldn't care less!

What is it with you guys that know everything about everything? Is it so inconceivable that there may be another valid option besides your OPINION? If I've made a bad choice with such a life or death tire chain decision, I'm quite prepared to live with it!

Well it's been super, but gotta go, I've just begun chewing a fresh piece of gum and I certainly don't want to risk chewing and typing at the same timmme! sSSEEee ittt's happpnngg alllreaddy...

Wow!! Sorry for getting you upset. I'm relaying my experience and information in a DISCUSSION forum.

I was just relaying my experience. Where I live the trails are solid ice 6 months of the year. I've seen every type of chain and know what they do and how they last.

You can get a set of chains just like that for cheaper locally, so I ASSUMED, that people would prefer less hassle at a lower cost. If you don't care, then don't care. There is no reason for you to blow up at me.

A whole heartily apologize for trying to be of help. I will try to avoid giving you advice in the future.

Gentlemen, play nice or I'll lock this thread.

Dave