Well, yes, we all know that sliding is not good.  So, your position is that
with rear only chains, the rear drive will push the front tires in a
sliding mode, rather than rolling.  Therefore, one should install 4 chains,
not two.  Several others have said otherwise, but I'm still learning.

mcneely

On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 4:17 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>                 DavidM
>
>         I'd like to think it Common Knowledge, in this day & age , that
> there is
>
> Less Friction between a Tire & TheRoad when the Tire is Sliding as opposed
> to
>
> Rolling ~ But in case it is not C'K' let Me point out ~
>
> There is Less Friction between a Tire & TheRoad when the Tire is Sliding as
>
> opposed to when it is Rolling ~ Chains on the Front will help to keep the
> Tire
>
> Rolling & that together with the Direct Effect of the Chains Bite, in Very
> Slick
>
> conditions like Ice & Slush & can provide better You with Much Better
> Steering ~
>
>                                                         ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
> On 27 Nov , 2016, at 2:03 PM, David McNeely wrote:
>
> > My 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile is the only rear wheel drive
> > vehicle I have had in a very long time.  I have never used chains on it,
> > but I am taking a trip in it this winter and of course want to be
> > prepared.  So, I bought a set of chains from Les Schwab.  They are
> branded
> > "Quick-Fit."  I will be practicing installing them this afternoon.
> >
> > Back in the day, we used chains only on the rear.  I have read some
> > recommendations that even with rear wheel drive, chains should be
> installed
> > on all four tires.  Les Schwabb clerk told me rear wheel only., but that
> in
> > extreme conditions (where else would I use chains?) perhaps all four.
> >
> > What does the list experience say about the camper?  These small link,
> > diamond pattern chains with supposedly easy to install set up are pretty
> > expensive, and if the second pair is not needed unless I'm trying to
> climb
> > a real back country road in snow and ice (I'm not going to do that), then
> > I'd rather not buy the second set.
> >
> > mcneely
>
>