Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Honda Accord- Video
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, we'll be test fitting the Glacier square link snow tire chains, part number PWPLC1138. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/65/16. To begin our test fit, we'll lay the chain flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Now for today's demonstration, our vehicle is on a lift to show you the connection points in a little bit more detail. We'll now drape the tire chains over the tire, making sure they are centered and the hooks are facing out so that we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:18:18 AM
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Honda Accord- Video
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, we'll be test fitting the Glacier cable snow tire chains, part number PW1038. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/65/16. Now for today's demonstration, our vehicle is on a lift to give you better detail of the connection points on the tire chain. To begin our test fit, we'll first lay the chain flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. We'll now drape the tire chain over the tire, making sure that the hooks are facing out so that we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
Watch Video4/25/2013 8:17:48 AM
Michelin Easy Grip Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt- Video
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt we'll be test fitting the Michelin Easy Grip Composite Snow Tire Chains, part number 9800400. Now these chains will improve your driving safety on treacherous roads. They use a poly-mesh construction and steel cleats to provide grip while also offering a smoother, quieter ride than metal chains. To begin our installation all we'll need to do is take the chain out of the bag, drape it over the tire making sure that the metal cleats stay centered in the tire tread. As we work the chain around the tire, we'll need to rotate the tire 180-degrees where we can then get out and install the rest of the chain. You'll notice that the red straps pull tight because of the elastic band on the inside of our tire chains.more
Watch Video4/23/2013 9:26:06 AM
Thule XB16 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 Toyota Tacoma- Video
Today, on our 2010 Toyota Tacoma with tire size 245-7516, we will be installing the Thule Standard Snow Tire Chains for SUVs. This is part number TH 01571255. Now, these chains have de-shaped links for excellent traction in snow and ice. The built in rubber tensioners help to ease installation and these chains only require 16 mm of clearance. Now, to install the chain, well first lay the chain out on the ground and take out any tangles or knots within the chains. Well then take the chain by the blue cable and slide it underneath the vehicle behind the tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 Toyota Tacoma- Video
Today on our 2010 Toyota Tacoma, with tire size 245 7516, well be installing the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part number PW 1046.Now, to begin our test bit, well need to lay the chains out on the ground and make sure that we get any kinks or knots out of the chains themselves. With that done, we can then drape our chains over the tire, making sure that the labeling here on the cross chain hook that says tire side faces the tire. Another good indication is to make sure that the hook of the chain faces out. Now that our chains are draped over our tire and centered in the tire tread, well work our way down to the 6 oclock position here on the inside of the tire, where we can connect the two ends of the side chain together, taking up as much of the slack within the chain as possible. We can then move to the outside of the tire, where well take the two ends of the outside chain and hook them together, again, taking up as much of the slack as possible. Now, when taking up the slack, youll want to make sure that you stay within one link of the chain on either side.more
Watch Video4/22/2013 10:38:42 AM
Thule CB12 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser- Video
Today, on our 2003, Chrysler PT Cruiser, well be test fitting the Thule Standard Snow Tire Chains for Passenger Vehicle, part number TH 01221090 with tire size 205 55-R16. Now, to begin our test fit on this chain, well lay the chain out on the ground and make sure that we get any kinks or tangles out of the chain itself. With that done, well take the blue cable with the yellow end and slide it around our tire, working our way from the back of the vehicle toward the front. We can then grab both ends of the blue cable, bring it up to the 12 oclock position and here, well connect the two ends together. We can then allow the blue cable to slide back behind the tire, where we will make sure our tire chains are centered on our tire tread. Now here, on the 12 oclock position, on the outside of the tire, well take the red chain link and the red hook and hook the two together.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2009 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today well be using our 2009 Chevy Silverado for a test fit on our Glacier cable snow tire chains, part number pw3010c. The tire size we will be using on this truck is a 245/70-17. A few items to know about this particular product is that they are class S compatible and they are drive on and connect style. They also make the DOT specifications and they also can be used on front or rear wheel drive vehicles, in this case well be putting them on our rear wheel drive vehicle.Lets go ahead and begin our test fit. First you will lay the tire snow cable over the top of the tire. You need to note that there are right side and left side tire cables for this particular model.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 GMC Canyon- Video
Today on our 2010 GMC Canyon well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number pw1038. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 215/70-16. Now this vehicle is rear wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the back set of tires. Now to begin our test fit well simply lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chains over the tire making sure they are centered.more
Watch Video4/19/2013 10:38:51 AM
Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Dart- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Dart, we'll be test fitting the Thule self-tensioning snow tire chains, part number TH00204095. The first thing we'll do is lay our tire chain out flat. We want to make sure that the Thule logo on the tensioning device is facing down. We also want to make sure that the yellow end of the plastic cable cover is on our right-hand side. Once we've made sure that there are no kinks or binds in the chain, we can go ahead and slide them around the tire. We'll take the yellow end of the cable, pass it from the front of the tire to the rear along the inside.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2010 GMC Canyon- Video
Today on our 2010 GMC Canyon, we'll be test fitting the Glacier cable snow tire chains for light trucks, part number PW2016C. Now this vehicle is rear-wheel-drive, so we will be installing the tire chains on the back set of tires. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 215/70/16. Now before we begin our test fit, we will first need to lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Now to begin our test fit, we'll drape the tire chains over the tire, making sure that they are centered, and the hooks are facing outward so that we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
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Thule CU9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Dart- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Dart well be test fitting the Thule self-tensioning low profile snow tire chains for passenger vehicles part #: TH04115095. Today well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/45-17S. Since this is a front wheel drive vehicle well be installing the tire chains on the front tires and we chose the driver side. To install the tire chains you grab them by the designated area along the outside of the perimeter. Grab the inner edge by red areas and simply place them around your tire. You want to make sure that you get the inner edge completely around the inside part of the tire.more
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Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2008 Ford Focus- Video
Today on this 2008 Ford Focus well be installing the Thule self-tensioning low profile snow tire chains for passenger vehicles part #: TH00023070. To begin well make sure that we get out any kinks or tangles within the chains themselves. We can then take the blue cable and slide it behind the tire, working our way from the back toward the front of the vehicle. Well then grab both ends of the blue cable, bring it up to the 12 oclock position on our tire and hook them together. Well then allow the blue cable to fall back behind the tire. Here on the outside of the tire on the 12 oclock position well connect the two red hooks together.more
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Thule CU9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Toyota Corolla- Video
Today on our 2011 Toyota Corolla, well be test fitting the Thule Self-Tensioning Low Profile Snow Tire Chains for Passenger Vehicles, part number TH04115080. Well bet test fitting these tire chains on tire size, 195/65-15. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive, so we will installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. Now to begin our test fit, well first lay the cushion bag out in front of our install area to protect our knees. Well then put on the included gloves to protect our hands from the cold snow. Well then grab the tire chain by the round large plastic cable and place the tire chain over the tire.more
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Thule CB12 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Toyota Corolla- Video
Today on our 2011 Toyota Corolla well be test fitting the Thule Standard Snow Tire Chains for passenger vehicles, part number th01221080. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 195/65-15. Now this vehicle is front-wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. Not to begin our test fit well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will insure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now starting with the yellow end of the cable, well run it back behind the tire and bring up the two ends at the twelve oclock position and hook them together.more
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Thule XB16 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Frontier- Video
Today on this 2012 Nissan Frontier, were going to do a test fit of the Thule Tire Chains, part number TH01571265. This is Thules XP16 tire chains. Now Ill be working with the tire size of 265/75-R16. To make things easier to see and how the snow chains interact with the tire, were going to do this install on a ramp. First off, well take our snow chain and well take the one yellow end with the knob on it and run it through the backside of the tire towards the front and then well grab the other half and bring both halves up towards the top of the tire routing them behind the tire. Well lineup the two together and then connect them to make sure that the blue part of the chain is going to be hidden behind the tire and then well pull the rest of the chain over the top of the tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Dart- Video
Speaker 1: Today on our 2013 Dodge Dart we'll be test fitting a set of the Glacier cable snow tire chains, part number PW1034. Before we get started, we'll lay the chain out flat and make sure there's no kinks, and determine our anchoring points. Up at the top of the chain are our keyhole anchor points. This is where we're going to slide our various stops in to secure the chains around the tire. There's also a pair of clips here, one on either side, that we'll use to secure the access to the cable end. There are hooks that connect the cross pieces of the chain to our cable all the way down. They're bent around the cable and we need to make sure that the sharp edge faces away from the tire and that the smooth edge here on the inside is what makes the contact with the tire.more
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Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata we'll be test fitting a Thule Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains for Passenger Vehicles, part number TH00204100. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/45-18. Now this vehicle is front-wheel drive, so we'll be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, we'll first lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Now, starting with the yellow end of the cable, we'll slide it back behind the tire, and bring up the two ends at the 12 o'clock position and hook them together.more
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Thule CU9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, well be test fitting the Thule Self-Tensioning Low Profile Snow Tire Chains for Passenger Vehicle, part number TH04115100. Now well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/45-18. Now to begin our test fit, well first lay out the black case that the tire chains came in to give our knees some support during our installation. Well then grab the tire chain by the two red handles to begin our test fit. Well place the tire chain over the tire making sure that the black rail is on the inside of the tire and the skinny red cable is all the way through to the bottom of the tire. Well then pull out the lever and step down on the self-tensioning device. Now these tire chains are self-tensioning, so you will need to drive a little bit for the tire chains to become tight against the tire. Now along with these tire chains having a quick and easy installation, they removal is quick and easy as well.more
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Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Avenger- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Avenger will be tested in a Thule Self-Tensioning Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains for Passenger Vehicles, part number TH00023104. Well be test fitting this tire chains on tire size 225/5018. Now this vehicle is front-wheel drive so well be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. Should begin our test fit all the other chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure the tire chain will fit correctly on the tire. Now, starting with the yellow end well slide it back behind the tire.more
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Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Avenger- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Avenger well be test fitting the Thule Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains for passenger vehicles, part number th00204104. Now well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/50-18. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. Now to begin our test fit well simply lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chains will fit correctly around the tire. Now starting with the yellow end of the cable, well slide it back behind the tire and bring it up at the twelve oclock position and hook the two ends together.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander- Video
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains for light trucks, part number pw2029c. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 245/55-19. Now this vehicle is primarily rear wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the back set of tires. To begin our test fit well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chain over the tire making sure the tire chain is centered and the hooks of the tire chain are facing out so that we dont damage the outer wall of the tire.more
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Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata well be test fitting the Glacier Squarelink Snow Tire Chains, part number pwplc1138. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/45-18. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chains over the tire making sure that they are centered as well as the hooks facing outward so we dont damage to the outer wall of the tire.more
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Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Avenger- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Avenger, well be test fitting the Glacier Square-Links Snow Tire Chains, part number PWPLC1142. Now well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 225/50-18. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive so well be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit well need to lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will insure the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chain over the tire, making sure that the hooks are facing out so we dont damage the outer wall of the tire.more
Watch Video3/27/2013 12:38:47 PM
Thule CB12 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Elantra- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Elantra, well bet test fitting the Thule Standard Snow Tire Chain for Passenger Vehicles, part number TH01221090. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tires size 205/55-16. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive, so well be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, well first lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chains will fit correctly around the tire. Now starting with the yellow end of the tire chains, well slide it back behind the tire and bring up the two ends at the 12:00 position and hook them in place. Well now drape the tire chains over the front side of the tire where at the 12:00 position well connect the red hook and link.more
Watch Video3/25/2013 3:29:11 PM
Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Elantra- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Elantra well be test fitting the Glacier V-trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number pw1930v. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/55-16. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chain over the tire making sure it is centered and the hooks are facing out so we dont cause any damage to the outer wall of the tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Elantra- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Elantra well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number pw1034. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/55 -16. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, well lay the chain flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well now drape the tire chain over the tire making sure that the hooks are facing outward so we dont cause any damage to the outer wall of the tire.more
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Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today, on our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, we'll be test fitting the Thule Self-tensioning Snow Tire Chains for passenger vehicles, Part Number TH00204104. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 235/60R16. Now, this vehicle is front-wheel drive, so we'll be installing the tire chains on the front set of the tires. To begin our test fit, we'll have the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain fits correctly around the tire. Now, starting with the yellow end of the tire chain, we'll thread it to the back set of the tire and bring up the two ends of the tire chain and connect them together at the 12:00 position at the tire.more
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Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today, on our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, we'll be test fitting the Thule Self-tensioning Low Profile Snow Tire Chains for passenger vehicles, Part Number TH00023104. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 235/60R16. Now, this vehicle is front-wheel drive, so we'll be installing the tire chains on the front set of the tires. To begin our test fit, we'll have the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain fits correctly around the tire. Now, starting with the yellow end of the tire chain from the rear to the front of the vehicle, we'll slide the tire chain back behind the tire.more
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Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Hyundai Elantra- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Elantra, we'll be test fitting the Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains, part number PWPLC1134. We'll be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 205/55-16. This vehicle is front-wheel drive, so we will be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. Before we begin our test fit, we will first need to lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. We'll now drape the tire chain over the tire, making sure that the tire chain is centered onto the tire and the hooks are facing out, so we don't damage the outer wall of the tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today on our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, well be test fitting the Glazier Cable Snow Tire Chains for light trucks, part number PW2016C. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 235/60R16. Now this vehicle is front wheel drive, so well be installing the tire chains on the front set of tires. To begin our test fit, well lay the chains flat on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chain will fit correctly around the tire. Well then drape the tire chains over the tire making sure that the hooks are facing out, so we dont cause any damage to our tire. Also notice the yellow indicator tag indicating which side of the vehicle the tire chain should be on.more
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Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2003 Lincoln Town Car- Video
Today on our 2003 Lincoln Town Car, we'll be installing the Thule Self-Adjusting Snow Tire Chains, part number TH00204104, on a tire size P225-60/R17. First, to install the snow tire chains, we'll take the blue cable and feed it around the back of the tire, back out towards the front, creating a C around the tire. Then, we'll take the two ends of the blue cable, pulling them to the top of the tire towards the back, connecting the two ends, feeding the J-hook into the locking mechanism. Next, we'll take the tire chain, bringing it out towards the front of the tire, draping it over the tire. Then, we'll take the red chain hook and red link, connecting the two at the top of the tire. Then, move to the bottom of the tire and take our cable, feed it through the pulley tensioner, and pull it tight, securing the bottom of the tire chain.more
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Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 well be test fitting the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with cam tighteners for light trucks, part number pwh2828sc. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 265/70-17. Now this vehicle is primarily rear wheel drive so well be installing the tire chains on the rear tires. Now to begin our test fit well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will insure that the tire chain fits correctly around the tire. Well then drape the tire chains over the tire making sure that the hooks are facing out and the V-bars are facing up so that we dont damage our tire.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains for light trucks, part #PW3027c. Well be test fitting these tire chains on tire size 265-70-17.To begin our test fit well first lay the chains out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure a good fit around the tire. Well then drape the tire chains over the tire making sure that the hooks are facing out.Well then move to the inside of the tire where we will connect the male and female end of the tire chain. Well then move to the outside of the tire where we will insert the male end into the cable tensioning device and secure it. Notice here the yellow indicator tag informing us of which side of the vehicle the tire chain should be on.more
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Glacier Mud Service Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 well be test fitting the Glacier Mud Service Snow Tire Chains part #PWH2439S on tire size 265-70-17. Now this vehicle is primarily rear wheel drive so we will be installing the tire chains on the rear tires.Before we begin our test fit well need to lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure that the tire chains fit correctly around the tire.Well then drape the tire chains over the tire making sure that they are centered and the hooks are facing out so that we don’t damage the tire.Well then move to the inside of the tire, where we will connect the hook and link and move to the outside of the tire where we will insert the link through the tensioning device securing the tire chain to the tire. It is important to make sure that the tire chains are centered onto the tire to ensure a good fit.Manufacturer does recommend using a cable tensioner part #PW99 for an extra sense of security. When installing the cable tensioner you want to install it with the hooks facing out and in an pentagonal shape.Now you may want to drive a little bit and then get out and check your tire chains to tighten up any slack if necessary.That completes todays test fit for the Glacier Mud Service Snow Tire Chains part #PWH2439S on tire size 265-70-17 on our 2013 Dodge Ram 1500.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2007 Ford Fusion- Video
Today, on our 2007 Ford Fusion with tire size P205/60/R16s, we'll be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, Part Number PW1034. Now to begin our installation, we'll go ahead and lay the chains out on the floor and make sure we get any kinks or knots out of the chain itself. This will make it easier to install the chains. We can now drape our chains over the tire tread making sure that the cross chains are centered with the tread itself. We'll make sure that the cross chain hooks where they attach to the side chain or hooked outward. We'll then move to the inside of our tire chain and connect the two ends of the side chain together.more
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Thule CU9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Ford Focus- Video
All right. Today on this 2012 Ford Focus were going to do a test fit of part number th04115095. This is Thules Self-Tensioning Low Profile Snow Tire Chains. Now the tire size were working with today is 215/55-16. All right. To start off our test fit well go ahead and take our snow chain and make sure its completely untangled.more
Watch Video3/15/2013 3:00:21 PM
Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Ford Focus- Video
All right. Today on this 2012 Ford Focus were going to do a test fit of the Thule Tire Chains, part number th00204095. Now the tire size were working with today is 215/55-16. To start off our test fit well have the chain fresh out of the box. You notice that theres two yellow ends. One end has a latch and the other end doesnt.more
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Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota 4Runner with tire size 265/70-17 we'll be test fitting the Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners, part number PWD2328SLC.To begin our test fit, we'll go ahead and set the chains on the ground, where we'll make sure we getany knots or kinks out of the chains themselves. This will ensure an easier and faster fit. We can nowdrape the chains over the tire, making sure that the cross chains are centered over the tire tread. Agood indicator of installing the chains correctly is making sure that the attachment point for thecross chains to the side chain hook faces out, as well as making sure that the cam tighteners are onthe outside of the tire. With that done, we'll move to the inside of the tire here at the six oclockposition and connect the two ends of the side chain together. You'll want to take as much of theslack out of the side chains as possible.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Tahoe, well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains for light trucks, part number PW3027C. Well be test fitting them on 265-70-17 tires. Now this vehicle primarily rear wheel drive, so we will be test fitting the tire chains on the rear tires.To begin our test fit, well lay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This will ensure the tire chains fit correctly around the tire. You can notice here that the yellow indicator tag determines what tire the tire chain should go on. After determining which tire chain goes on what side of the vehicle, well drape the tire chain over the tire.more
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Thule XD16 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota 4Runner well be test fitting the Thule Standard Snow Tire Chains, part number th04805267. Now, to begin our installation well go ahead and lay the chains out on the ground and make sure we get out any kinks or tangles that are within the chains themselves. This will insure an easier install and fit. Now, well be installing these chains on the tire size 265/70-17. Now that we have the chains laid out on the ground, well take the blue cable of the chain and pass it around the inside of the tire back to the outside here. Now, were installing these on the rear tire of our SUV.more
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Thule XD16 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Frontier- Video
Today on this 2012 Nissan Frontier, were going to do a test fit of part number th04805265 from Thule; this is XD16 snow tire chains. A couple notes about our test fit, is that well be working with a tire size of 265/75/R16. Now were going to do a test fit on the ramp to give a better view of whats going on and how to install the chains. Well start off with our test fit by taking the yellow end of the cable on our snow chain and working form the back to the front wrapping around the backside of the tire. Then well bring both ends up to the top of the tire and connect the two. Well let it sit on top of the tire for now and then well go ahead and pull the chain over the top into the front of the tire.more
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Pewag Mud Service Snow Tire Chains Review - 2005 GMC Sierra- Video
Today on our 2005 GMC Sierra well be test fitting the Pewag All Square Mud Surface snow tire chains, part number PWE2441S. To begin this test fit well lay the chains out on the ground and make sure we get any kinks, knots or tangles out of the chains themselves. This will offer an easier installation. Well now go ahead and place our tire chains over the tire, making sure that the cross chains are centered with the tire tread. In order to identify whether the chain is going on correctly or not, well make sure that the cross-chains attach to the side chains with the hooks facing out. We can then move to the inside of the tire here at the six oclock position where well connect the two ends of the side chain together, taking up as much of the slack in the chain as possible.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Ford Focus- Video
Today on this 2012 Ford Focus were going to do a test fit of part number pw1034. This is a Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chain. On this vehicle were working with a tire size of 215/55 -16. Now well start off our test fit by laying out our snow chain on the ground. We want to make sure that the ends are wrapped up away from the sidewall of the tire. Now well go ahead and lay it on top of the tire, and well go behind the tire and run the two ends of the cables together.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Ford Edge- Video
Today in our 2013 Ford Edge we will be installing the glacier cable snow tire chains, part #PW1046, with tire size P235/65-R17. Now these cable chains are perfect for the occasional use. They are rugged steel wire covered with hard steel rollers for traction. To begin with the installation we will lay our chains out flat on the ground and make sure we get out any tangles or kinks that may be in the chains. Now we will lay the chains over the tire making sure that the cross-chains are centered on the tread of the tire and the hooks are facing out. After we drape the chains over the tire we will need to move to the inside of the tire where we will go ahead and take the cable eyelet and fit it through the opposite side cable end.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
Today on our 2005 Chevy Malibu, well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number PW2016C. Well be using these in conjunction with the Glacier Rubber Adjusters for 16-to-20-inch rims, part number PW99. First well go ahead and take our chains and lay them out. Well make sure that the cross chain hooks are facing up or out away from the tire. Then well go ahead and take the center, lay it up across the top of the tire, evening up the chain from side to side, inside to out as we go down and around the tire. Then well move to the inside.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2003 Lincoln Town Car- Video
Today on our 2003 Lincoln Town Car, well be installing Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number pw1038. In conjunction well be using the Glacier Rubber Adjusters for snow chains, part number pw99, on tire size P225-60/R17. First well go ahead get out any kinks or tangles that may be in the chain. Youll note, as we have them laid out, we also have the cross chain hooks facing up our out away from the tire. Then we can pick our chain up and lay it across the top of the tire, making sure that the cross chains are centered on the tire. Then well move to the inside of the tire and take the cable eyelet and feed it through the hook, securing the inside of the tire chain.more
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Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2003 Lincoln Town Car- Video
Today on our 2003 Lincoln Town Car, well be installing the Thule Self-Adjusting Low Profile Snow Tire Chains, part number TH00023104 on tire size Pss5-60/R17. To begin our install, well take one set of our cable chains, feed one end of the blue cable around the backside of the tire creating a C around the tire. Then well bring both ends of the blue cable up to the top of the tire and connect them into each other. Now well take the chain and drape it over the tire towards the outside of the tire. Then well take the self-tensioning metal red hook and hook it into the red link and then well take the cable and feed it through the cable tensioning pulley, pulling it taunt locking our tire chains in position. Next well take the self-adjusting red cable hook and connect it to the cable chain hook.more
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Glacier Square-Link Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Ford Escape- Video
Today on a 2013 Ford Escape, we'll be test fitting the Glacier Square-link Snow Tire Chains, Part Number PWPLC1142. We'll be test fitting the tire chains on tire size 235/55-17. And this vehicle is all-wheel drive, but we'll be putting on the tire chains on the rear tires. To begin our test fit, we'll lay the chains flat on the ground to undo any chains for tangles. We'll then drag the tire chains are centered to ensure a good fit and notice the hooks are facing outward so that we don't damage the tire. We'll then move to the inside of the tire, where we will connect the hook and link of the chain.more
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video
Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains for light trucks, Part Number PW3027C. We'll be test fitting the tire chains on 265/60-18 tires. Now, this vehicle is primary rear-wheel drive, so we'll be installing the tire chains on the rear tires. To begin our test fit, we'll lay the chains flat on the ground to undo any chains for tangles. We'll then drape the tire chains over the tire, making sure that they are centered to ensure a good fit. We'll then move to the inside of the tire, where we will connect the male and female end of the tire chain.more
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