KaibabHunter Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Going on our first late rifle bull tag southeast of flagstaff. Curious if these are a must have for this hunt or not. Truck is 4wd but gets loose in the mud and has never experienced snow. Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddydog Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Surprised nobody chimed in on this topic. Definitely a good idea to have a set of tire chains for a late elk hunt. It's supposed to be a super wet winter. Good luck on your hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Hunted Colorado and AZ for years and it's ALWAYS a good idea to have chains. A winch can make a world of dif too. Got stuck a few times and chains or the winch made all the dif in having to dig and claw or just drive your way out. Make sure you have a "High Lift" jack to put those chains on as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Really glad and lucky I had chains on my late bull hunt several years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirRoyal Report post Posted October 24, 2015 And when the mud drys it'll look like a D-8 rolled thru there ! Lol! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Ok cool. For all 4 tires then? Or can I get by with just 2? (Just prioritizing my budget) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirRoyal Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I used one set an got around awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirRoyal Report post Posted October 24, 2015 El Nino maybe 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I would get all 4 and also carry a come-along and a tow strap. It may take a little time but you should be able to get our of just about any hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I have been shopping for some myself. About the most aggressive chain I could find for the money was actually through Cabelas. Similar chains at Etrailer and Tire chain .com are about $50 a set more. One drawback is that the Cabelas chains don't have the cam tighteners, they utilize a T bar system. Bought two sets. By doing this I actually saved a ton of money, I was thinking about lifting my truck and bigger tires. Bought the chains first so now I will continue to roll with the tire size it came with. Daughter has a late bull hunt also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted October 25, 2015 1 set should do the job. be sure and put them on in your driveway or garage to make sure they clear your fenders and brake parts. Check front and back and both sides on the front. Even with tighteners and the cam the chains will run loose when in motion so if there is a tight spot don't use them unless your prepared to make the repair. I always have chains on late hunts and have never (knock on wood) had to use them. Good Luck on your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted October 25, 2015 If you can get a set for each axle. On a Jan. Barbary Sheep hunt over by Mnt. Taylor in the early 80's here in NM we woke up to about 3" of snow, 10 am we chained up the front axle on the Jeep, 11 am we chained up the back as there was about 18" of snow at that time. We were the only hunters who could drive anywhere since we were the only ones with chains. I have only used them about 6 times but if you need them you will be glad you have them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I have a full set of real chains for my truck. I have thankfully only had to use them 1 time but let me tell you there is no replacement for real tire chains. \ I have a late rifle cow tag north of Flagstaff and they will be in the truck for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I may only be able to afford 1 set. Anybody got a hook up? My tires are 35x12.5x18. Finding some online for about $100/pair not including tax and shipping which is $65 more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Ya all four if u can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
