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Subject:Re: Use 195/75/14 tire chains on 205/65/15 XL ?
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 3 Dec 2016 18:44:35 -0800

good points Don. Thanks.

I'll find a spot to pull over and test them on this upcoming trip.
"Rehearsing" chain installation is something that's been on my to do
list for some time!

Neil.

On 12/3/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> Test-fit is good.  You can verify the fit and learn exactly how the system
> works as well as checking the chains for faulty or worn links..You do not
> want to get all frozen and wet and find you ain't going further due to
> ?...  I have some spare parts and some tie-wire that I keep in my
> chains....If you get somewhere like Siskious, or I-80 and need to go long
> miles with your  chains on....even new unused chains will often need work
> before you get through...

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Neil n

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