Automatic chains?

[big4by4]

I work in the semi-truck industry (Volvo of Denver) and see automatic chains on simi's all the time, well I've been looking at chains etc. and kinda wondering about auto chains on a light truck. Apparently this has been done before on light trucks. Has anyone ever seen or thought of using this setup on a rig? It does sound expensive at $2200 (including OBA) installed. I'm sure it can be done ALOT cheaper by installing it yourself. The only setback is that its not capable of handling snow over 15". But hey hit a switch on the dash and presto! Instant traction!

ezinearticles.com/?A-Look-at-...hains&id=68731
onspot.com

 

[lectric80]

I would think it would work, but the problem would be the ground clearance you would lose. In order to mount the systems I am aware of, they are pretty close to the ground. If you were using a stictly street driven truck then it might not be an issue. But, like many of us here, if you use your truck off road then you would have issues with hitting and breaking them unless you removed them. I don't think it would be worth the hassle for the average driver, at least I have yet to need my tire chains unless I am off road and in an area that slippage could kill me.

 

[4xcrazy]

SIMI industry?

 

[big4by4]

SIMI industry?

Tractor trailers, 18 wheelers.

 

[dremu]

SIMI industry?

No no, semi-industry, meaning part industry and part ... something else

A simi-industry would involve the manufacture or sales of apes.

(Least I hope he meant "semi". )

-- A

 

[RAY]

Does anyone have a pic of a semi running auto chains? I have never seen it before.

 

[colbystephens]

Does anyone have a pic of a semi running auto chains? I have never seen it before.

agreed! i'd like to see that too....

 

[greg mgm]

Is this what you're talking about?

http://www.onspot.com/indhisfr.htm

Never heard of these until this thread. Interesting idea.

Another-

 

[big4by4]

agreed! i'd like to see that too....

There is some pics and vids at ontrac.com

 

[cybrfire]

No worky in reverse. Unless things have "chainged" since last I worked with them.

 

[coloradoblazers]

I have seen these on emergency vehicles and school buses in Co. I think that a school bus package could be modified to a off road vehicle, due to the large axles and tires they run...