Indy443 30 #1 Posted November 9, 2013 Hello- I am making an attempt to install my tire chains this morning and low and behold, I've never installed tire chains before. Seems like it should be pretty straight forward, and I am sure that it is. I get them all wrapped around the tire and hook on the inside of the wheel connected, but the tension part is where I am stuck. I took a picture: How to I pull tension on that to get the chain taught? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #2 Posted November 9, 2013 Just slide the round chain link further down the arm you have it connected to-then rotate the arm around back towards itself-then hook the little "curl" around another link. Sorry I dont have any pics-some one else will soon come along that does-Thanks-Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,143 #3 Posted November 9, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxT6o_h-s0g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted November 9, 2013 I usually have to hook the back-side then hook the front side a little loose and rotate the tire pulling any slack where I can, then tighten the outside another link (if possible). I also, if the chains do not have an extra link and have been cut to the length needed, I let the air out of the tire, install the chains then inflate the tire. I always use tarp straps on my chains to take up any slack that develops while in use. I don't want to untangle the chains from an axle in 20* weather in the middle of the drive-way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #5 Posted November 9, 2013 +1 on deflating the tire a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy443 30 #6 Posted November 9, 2013 I got them all hooked up. Thank you all very much for chipping in the advice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
