Ok Happy's in the snow to! - Sprinter-Forum

Happy · 12-06-2010, 04:09 AM

Tahoe over Turkey Day.

Michelin AT/2 235/85-16 did Ok and going up some slopes the Thule chains work great.

Altered Sprinter · 12-06-2010, 05:05 AM

Last photo absolutely stunning

,but you can keep the snow.

Cheers Richard

sikwan · 12-06-2010, 05:11 AM

How hard/easy was it to put on the chains?

GregT · 12-06-2010, 02:04 PM

Which model and size Thule chains do you have? I have the same size tires on my 08 2500.

Happy · 12-07-2010, 03:36 AM

I followed Kmessinger's lead on the chains.

Thule XB16 size 265 (note, for future thread readers, those are for 235/85-16 Not Stock Size)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

They install very easily. As long as they aren't put away all tangled up, it's less than 8 minutes to hop out and
slap them on and I'm not really an expert at this, I'm from lower Alabama.

Install is identical to these instructions http://tirechain.com/car_chaininstal...nstruction.htm

On the other hand I have used those no brand chains from tirechain.com on a previous vehicle (a member here bought that truck and the chains with it) and I suspect their TUV Diamond and ONORM Diamond are identical to the Thule chains for $60+ less. The biggest difference is that the Thule hard plastic carry case is nicer and the case from Tirechains is fabric and ripped out after only a few uses.

I really don't see a difference in quality, they really look same factory identical, like they are made by the same swaging tool on the cable and the same welder on the links if I were doing this over again, I'd go for the tirechains.com option again instead of the upgade, to a nicer case, with the Thule brand.

SYCO GT · 12-27-2010, 06:30 AM

I just purchased the Thule XB16's in the 265 size also, and was able to use them (as also fitment indicated) on our 315/35 20 low profile tires for our X5 (AWD), paid about $177 through Amazon, who had them in stock and delivered them fast.

They worked wonderfully last week, during one of the biggest snow storms in December in Mammoth, CA history.

Easy to put on and remove, and seem well made. Much better than the standard cable chains I'd used many times in the past.

flman · 12-27-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altered Sprinter

Last photo absolutely stunning

,but you can keep the snow.

Cheers Richard

Richard, you don't like our beautiful snow? I have a fresh blanket on the ground this morning, I will have to see how the NCV3 likes that stuff

K-9 SPRINTER · 12-27-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flman

Richard, you don't like our beautiful snow? I have a fresh blanket on the ground this morning, I will have to see how the NCV3 likes that stuff

WATCH OUT FOR THE OTHER DIRVERS comming up from behind and cant stop!!!!!!

windsprinter · 12-30-2010, 05:04 PM

Thats record snow for Mammoth? Our 'local' mountain got 4 metres (about 14 feet) over a four day period last weekend. People had to dig tunnels to get out of their chalets, made our national news. Check out the webcams!
http://www.mountwashington.ca/en/nordic-cam.html

mackconsult · 12-30-2010, 05:10 PM

Actually I am hoping that some one runs into the back of mine (insured driver of course)

. After slamming into a light pole here at work while backing up. Its a nice dent right inside of the bumper that is rusting badly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-9 SPRINTER

WATCH OUT FOR THE OTHER DIRVERS comming up from behind and cant stop!!!!!!

12-06-2010, 05:05 AM	#2
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12-06-2010, 05:11 AM	#3
sikwan 06 T1N Can Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 565 Thanked 879 Times in 478 Posts	Re: Ok Happy's in the snow to! How hard/easy was it to put on the chains? __________________ Have you ~~visited~~ edited the *Sprinter-Wiki* lately?

12-06-2010, 02:04 PM	#4
GregT 08 2500 170 Ext Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 85 Thanks: 72 Thanked 24 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ok Happy's in the snow to! Which model and size Thule chains do you have? I have the same size tires on my 08 2500. __________________ 08 Sprinter 2500 170WB Ext 01 Jeep Cherokee 93 Honda Accord 07 HD Road King 09 and 10 KX250Fs 78 RM125C 13 Turner Burner 650B 09 Turner 5 Spot It's a sickness....there is no cure! Last edited by GregT; 12-06-2010 at 08:42 PM.

12-07-2010, 03:36 AM	#5
Happy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 146 Thanks: 25 Thanked 55 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Ok Happy's in the snow to! I followed Kmessinger's lead on the chains. Thule XB16 size 265 (note, for future thread readers, those are for 235/85-16 Not Stock Size) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product They install very easily. As long as they aren't put away all tangled up, it's less than 8 minutes to hop out and slap them on and I'm not really an expert at this, I'm from lower Alabama. Install is identical to these instructions http://tirechain.com/car_chaininstal...nstruction.htm On the other hand I have used those no brand chains from tirechain.com on a previous vehicle (a member here bought that truck and the chains with it) and I suspect their TUV Diamond and ONORM Diamond are identical to the Thule chains for $60+ less. The biggest difference is that the Thule hard plastic carry case is nicer and the case from Tirechains is fabric and ripped out after only a few uses. I really don't see a difference in quality, they really look same factory identical, like they are made by the same swaging tool on the cable and the same welder on the links if I were doing this over again, I'd go for the tirechains.com option again instead of the upgade, to a nicer case, with the Thule brand. Last edited by Happy; 12-07-2010 at 03:38 AM.

12-27-2010, 06:30 AM	#6
SYCO GT Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 31 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ok Happy's in the snow to! I just purchased the Thule XB16's in the 265 size also, and was able to use them (as also fitment indicated) on our 315/35 20 low profile tires for our X5 (AWD), paid about $177 through Amazon, who had them in stock and delivered them fast. They worked wonderfully last week, during one of the biggest snow storms in December in Mammoth, CA history. Easy to put on and remove, and seem well made. Much better than the standard cable chains I'd used many times in the past. __________________ ______________________ 2008 Sprinter 144, Mercedes Gas Engine, Sportsmobile Pop Top, Passenger Van, Black Aluminum Running Boards, Reimo Swivel Seat, Michelin ATX's, Tint, Powder Coated Wheels

12-30-2010, 05:04 PM	#9
windsprinter Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 308 Thanks: 63 Thanked 41 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Ok Happy's in the snow to! Thats record snow for Mammoth? Our 'local' mountain got 4 metres (about 14 feet) over a four day period last weekend. People had to dig tunnels to get out of their chalets, made our national news. Check out the webcams! http://www.mountwashington.ca/en/nordic-cam.html

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