AMAZING Tire Chain Hack For Winter

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Komentáře • 592

  • @547Rick
    @547Rick Před 6 lety +10

    As I get older, I dislike the cold weather more each year but when a good snow storm covers the trees, bushes and land. It reminds me how beautiful nature can be.

    • @dangerdavefreestyle
      @dangerdavefreestyle Před 4 lety

      Its nice and sedate and peaceful, and if you have all your ducks in a row...snow removal, cozy fire, cup of coffee, it makes you feel like a conqueror.

  • @lukebell9945
    @lukebell9945 Před 4 lety +1

    Honestly I love your content. It's like back when my grandpa was still alive and I would help him out around the farm. Always getting into something. You give the same kind of talks in a lot of your videos as my grandpa did. Philosophy that can be applied to almost anything. thanks for all you do

  • @y2kxj
    @y2kxj Před 6 lety +117

    I deflate my tires when putting on chains, seams to work well on keeping tight,

    • @mrpanda2655
      @mrpanda2655 Před 6 lety +6

      DUDE ARE YOU SERIOUS????? U BELEIVE THIS KID HE CANT EVEN SPELL SEEMS

    • @y2kxj
      @y2kxj Před 6 lety +7

      Mr Panda autocorrect got me

    • @selectusername4048
      @selectusername4048 Před 6 lety +1

      y2kxj was thinking that bit didn't wanna sound stupid if there's a certain way for these tires and chains. Lmao

    • @y2kxj
      @y2kxj Před 6 lety +1

      Steve Sheppard yeah some times I remove the valve core, sometimes once deflated you can get just a smudge tighter.

    • @2naturesownplace
      @2naturesownplace Před 6 lety +4

      use to do that...then lucked into a spare set of tires and just keep the chains on the R4 tread and run the others in late spring thru early fall

  • @Jre-rb2ru
    @Jre-rb2ru Před 6 lety +2

    Watching you struggle with tire chains makes me very thankful to live where I don’t have to deal with that.

  • @BryceBeatty90
    @BryceBeatty90 Před 6 lety

    Boy am I excited for Wranglerstar winter videos!

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman Před 6 lety +1

    Right tool for the job, like I told you last year when I recommend the binder to you, glad to see you got the right tool!

  • @nelsonledoux4257
    @nelsonledoux4257 Před 6 lety

    I saw how you did it last year and assumed since I've never used or installed chains before in my life, that YOU were the expert. (Joke's on me, huh?) I really appreciate your self-deprecating sense of humor and your transparent ability to laugh at yourself. I love your stories... and your videos.

  • @matthewsbernier
    @matthewsbernier Před 6 lety +1

    I'd never seen a binder before until I worked for a landscaping company where we had to move huge equipment on trailers, and needed to secure it with no slack. It did take me a few times to get it straight in my head how to set them up right the first time. The ones we used were a lot bigger, and were intended to be kept on for the duration of the drive. That little one is a really cool assistant.

  • @hammer9390
    @hammer9390 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video!

  • @leederdavid4782
    @leederdavid4782 Před 6 lety +4

    To get the chains on the rears easier:
    - lay the chains down
    - drive a short distance onto them
    - hook the end cross chain over a tire lug behind tire
    - drive forward
    The tire pulls the chain up and over for you and tightens it at the same time. Still have to tighten after a short drive, but the tractor does most of the up front work. Chained mine up this week in 45 mins this weekend.

    • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
      @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Před 2 lety

      WOW amazing how the "hack" is way more difficult and time consuming than just installing them! FAIL!

  • @forestlampcraft472
    @forestlampcraft472 Před 6 lety +7

    I'm ready for the snow!

    • @e34boat88
      @e34boat88 Před 6 lety +1

      suka bliat

    • @keegancorey7750
      @keegancorey7750 Před 3 lety

      I guess I'm pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?

    • @sonnyari1150
      @sonnyari1150 Před 3 lety

      @Keegan Corey Lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

  • @bchant19
    @bchant19 Před 6 lety +2

    you know that caster tip is really good cause it all ways happens nice one Cody.

  • @bingnowtv
    @bingnowtv Před 6 lety

    AMAZING Tire Chain Hack For Winter
    thanks for the videos Cody.
    Gods blessings to all...

  • @WalkerOutdoors
    @WalkerOutdoors Před 6 lety

    Nice job I'm ready for snow myself I love it

  • @twobrotherskayaking4736
    @twobrotherskayaking4736 Před 3 lety +1

    Just got that tensioner set w/binder tool for my JD2025R. Could have just used it first and prob figured it out without too much difficulty. But often it’s better to see someone doing it first. So your demo was definitely helpful. Basically watched the part about using the binder tool for the 6x tension spring set up. Got the Diamond Stud chains on back and the Vbar on front, both from Tire.Chain in Johnstown, PA. None of this stuff was cheep but now I can GO ANYWHERE IN MY BACKYARD THAT I NEED TO!!! (And I have a few acres of backyard and about a foot of snow!!!) Thanks for the video!!

  • @ScotWalt858
    @ScotWalt858 Před 6 lety

    Nicely done!!

  • @zeandreoutram
    @zeandreoutram Před 6 lety

    Great job on the chains Mr. W.

  • @NickBealMaine
    @NickBealMaine Před 6 lety

    I remember last years snow chain saga. Glad to see it’s going better this year

  • @LionAstrology
    @LionAstrology Před 6 lety

    Great video full of comic gold!! thanks 😊

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan9828 Před 6 lety

    Always very professional videos. Great choice of music every time.

  • @slidingdoor9055
    @slidingdoor9055 Před 4 lety

    Those blocks are a brilliant idea. I must make some and try them for this year on my lorry when I cut the grass. Thanks.

  • @JerkRice
    @JerkRice Před 6 lety

    Nice tutorial on the chains. I have used chains once in my life and I remember it being a big hastle.

  • @rustyspace900
    @rustyspace900 Před 6 lety +1

    Ahh you brough up my terrible memories from the Finnish army, i drove a big four axle offroad truck, imagine putting eight of those big ones on in a hurry on site! 😪 The wire trick helps alot though, place the chains behind the tyres, attach them to the tyres' tread with a wire/cord loop, drive forwards until the chains are wrapped around. Helps alot with heavy chains 😊

  • @gaetan458
    @gaetan458 Před rokem

    Well done!

  • @JimVincitore
    @JimVincitore Před 6 lety

    Great video!

  • @shawnfraser3021
    @shawnfraser3021 Před 6 lety

    Love the music choice at the mower

  • @Assorted12
    @Assorted12 Před 6 lety

    It's crazy how a whole days work only makes a 20 min video. Thanks for the hard work Cody.

  • @acme663ryo
    @acme663ryo Před 6 lety +18

    Air down the tires, tighten chains as much as you can, reinflate. That is what we do.

    • @hermancm
      @hermancm Před 4 lety

      That doesn’t work for a skid steer so much like I’m going to be putting chains on.

  • @clifffarmingdale8669
    @clifffarmingdale8669 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing the tool which you used to install the chain tighteners.

  • @littleshoponthehill9762
    @littleshoponthehill9762 Před 6 lety +4

    I like deflating the tires and using a chain binder to tighten the chains up. Latching them in place and then re-inflating the tire. No need for cross binders or anything. Chains will be very very tight and will not walk off the tire.

  • @adrielrowley
    @adrielrowley Před 6 lety

    Watch as never know when a piece of information is going to be needed and with Cody, always unrelated nuggets of knowledge and wisdom mixed in.

  • @patspencer1925
    @patspencer1925 Před 6 lety

    Love the music!

  • @breezyridgeranch
    @breezyridgeranch Před 6 lety

    Great video.

  • @shadowdog500
    @shadowdog500 Před 6 lety +2

    I had a similar hunting camp story from decades ago. My 4 wheeler broke down so I got the bright idea to take my moms Chevy Chevette to deer camp. I somehow managed to make it up the logging roads on the mountain, but most of the exhaust was still on the mountain when I left. Chris

  • @davidgenthnerjr4995
    @davidgenthnerjr4995 Před 6 lety

    Great video Cody. Most truck drivers in my area have an old addage When the roads get too slippery to have to chain up its time to find a rest area or truck stop and get off the roads until the highway crews can do their jobs. Most companies in my area do not give their driver's tire chains.

  • @timkirkpatrick9155
    @timkirkpatrick9155 Před 6 lety

    Like the block suggestion, Thanks. Flat pry bar works great on the mower-crete. I hang my chains, no rust (light coat of oil) and out of the way.

  • @Chris-yo4ks
    @Chris-yo4ks Před 6 lety +7

    When I used to put chains on a 4wheeler to plow snow.....I would always let air out of the tire, once the chains were as tight as I could get then.....add air, and everything was tight.

    • @commonconservative7551
      @commonconservative7551 Před 6 lety

      steve shep..........i bet looking at it from the side you could tell the difference if you took a picture

  • @koubutech
    @koubutech Před 6 lety

    Love the vids 👌🏻

  • @timothyoberg3042
    @timothyoberg3042 Před 6 lety +1

    That is what that's for ,I got some of those tools an I would've never known thanks for that

  • @thebmac
    @thebmac Před 6 lety +6

    The one set of chains you put on the rear tire and showed us is possibly on backwards. Should have the clips to the front and the loose ends to the rear when you drape them over the tire. I believe it has something to do with once your chains are on and you spin the tires, the clips don't have the extra bit (where the locking clip attached) forward with rotation where it could grab something. But they may still work fine all season and never grab anything... but maybe a note to self for next year.

  • @pammiasmr9068
    @pammiasmr9068 Před 6 lety +1

    Cool.

  • @Grant-vk6zo
    @Grant-vk6zo Před 6 lety +2

    LOL I understand your frustrations Cody. The wheels find everything on the floor.

  • @purelivingforlife
    @purelivingforlife Před 6 lety +6

    Those “no chains down in a dark canyon” stories are the ones we tell for a lifetime. Haha. Loved that story! Had a similar one goofing around one afternoon and ended up in a ditch that at least two other people had also found. By the time we found it the depth was about mirror deep. Took 3 come alongs, hours and several loggers to get our pickup out of the mud pit. My dad always said “4wd just gets you twice as stuck”. Hah.

    • @3RTracing
      @3RTracing Před 3 lety

      lot's of idiots out there with 4 wd that have no idea how to drive them. I especially love the guys that get stuck and then put their rig in 4 wheel low. Yeah, let's see how much we can spin our tires.

  • @obadiah7771
    @obadiah7771 Před 6 lety

    I can’t wait watch that thing chuck snow!

  • @LostCaper
    @LostCaper Před 6 lety

    very valuable info

  • @Cake41579
    @Cake41579 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m just now starting this video and I do t know if you cover this or not but I air down the tractor tires before putting the chains on. Then after getting them as tight as I can , I air back up to help tighten them further. You don’t want the tires to be too tight because more air equals less traction. But doing this in moderation really helps

  • @tracybeme1597
    @tracybeme1597 Před 6 lety

    For chaining our lot trucks we used solid rubber bungee cords. Once installed, bend the hooks closed. Break a cord, no big deal, 2 bucks and put a new one on. Plus you are only pulling one cord tension instead of all the spring tensions on your star configuration.

  • @Solonghoney
    @Solonghoney Před 6 lety +7

    Can you imagine how bad we would all feel for Jack if CZcams didn't exist he would never get a break from all these lessons and stories this guy tells lol

  • @selectusername4048
    @selectusername4048 Před 6 lety +1

    Just watched a 16 minute video of chains being put on a tractor tire... Love this life... Lmao.Keep up the great video though man! Support from NY!

  • @oldreliable303
    @oldreliable303 Před 6 lety

    reminds me of putting the wrap around tracks on the skid steer.

  • @clony101
    @clony101 Před 6 lety

    My dad used to be a logger. Big cleated paw chains were a necessity in the winter. we found it was easier to use the cleats on the tires and a couple of bungee straps to drive them up on and over the tire, much less work than lifting them by hand which alone would take atleast two people.

  • @DustonDiekmann
    @DustonDiekmann Před 6 lety

    Those are nice spring binders. I deflate my tires when tightening the chain, and run wire from links across the center, and twist them tight.

  • @ben-jd8kk
    @ben-jd8kk Před 6 lety

    Those are going to be awsome with the snow blower on the tractor, at the moment I've only been afforded a 2wd f150 and 2 chains that I fount at the flea market but it worked pretty good last year as long as my front tires have good tread.

  • @jerrymcglaughlin1714
    @jerrymcglaughlin1714 Před 2 lety

    I remove the air and then install the chains, get the tension correct and then air tires back up and they are tight. Works for me. I use bungee cords for chain tensioners.

  • @spadesofaces1980
    @spadesofaces1980 Před 6 lety

    +Wranglerstar I know this is 7 months late but I figured I would chime in anyway. Trucker here. I have used the blocks many times to get chains on. The thing I di differently is I place the chains on the ground with one set of cross-chains laying thru it. I lay the resty of the chain in front of the block. Then drive the wheel unto the block. Afterwards all you have to do is put the chains around the tire and tighten. Drive off the block to let the chains settle, retighten if needed, and put the bungies/springs on the chains. I never understood putting the chains on the top of the tire and then driving over the loose end.

  • @davidoyama9753
    @davidoyama9753 Před 6 lety

    Looks like a lot work to put those heavy tire chains on. Good luck with putting on the other two ! Thanks !

  • @edadpops1709
    @edadpops1709 Před 6 lety

    Ive always layed out the chains, drive over and hooked em up. Blocks seem good.

  • @jamjams690
    @jamjams690 Před 6 lety

    Cody I hope you and your Family do some of those Christmas stories this year

  • @HRWWW
    @HRWWW Před 6 lety

    Our 1964 Massey is ready for the snow, the plow is done from the rebuild we did this summer and we have the blower fan and shoot rebuilt as well. Bring on the 6-8 foot drifts!

  • @garretr4488
    @garretr4488 Před 6 lety +1

    that first part is so true. seems to always happen to me when using a creeper or whatever

  • @JeffreyBowes1
    @JeffreyBowes1 Před 6 lety

    My dad was a lorry driver in the UK for most of his working life. He used a tool for putting tension on chains (like the one you used, but bigger) and called it a 'warwick'. There'd be a warwick on each chain used to secure a load.

  • @davehudson4607
    @davehudson4607 Před 3 lety

    I do like your chain tensioners, sure beats rubber straps I was using.

  • @lint2023
    @lint2023 Před 6 lety +6

    Grab one of those timbers by Jack's bridge, knock a corner off lengthwise, put it at the slab edge for your bldg, and have an easier time pulling equipment inside. It's hard to pull up that vertical stepped edge.

    • @Fraggr92
      @Fraggr92 Před 6 lety +6

      Or just drop a shovel or two of gravel in front of the step and make a ramp. Works just as well

    • @BigFarles
      @BigFarles Před 6 lety +4

      Or put the tractor in 4 wheel drive.

  • @CanadAustralian
    @CanadAustralian Před 6 lety

    Really like the start of this video with the 12 ft mower

  • @danthompson8580
    @danthompson8580 Před 6 lety

    On our work trucks we just hook the ends of the chain back in the lock assembly that hooks the chain together and it keeps it from floping around. We have to put the chains on in the snow so it's best to keep the extra length so they are easier to put on in bad weather. I'll have to carry a small chain binder too. Great idea!

  • @jorda.2412
    @jorda.2412 Před 6 lety +1

    1/4 ton come along from harbour freight will do wonders.
    in Canada we use snappi hooker tarp straps for cross tighten.

  • @kirkbarley4999
    @kirkbarley4999 Před 6 lety

    For the rears, I jack up the wheels. I have trouble with the wheel rolling the chains off. As someone mentioned, I use a ratchet strap to pull the chain all the way around to hook the inside. Much easier than how I did it in the past.

  • @madisonbechard2346
    @madisonbechard2346 Před 5 lety

    So I just came across this videos! First off I like your videos clear and down to the point. Second you need one more tool for your chains for the connecting link. Little wrench that fits in the slot on the link. We use steel rod to make a L the pound the end flat to fit in the slot works great!!

  • @mikehuffaker3593
    @mikehuffaker3593 Před rokem

    I used to drive a semi from Denver to Gypsum CO all the time. Had to chain up a couple hundred times. First time I put chains on it took close to and hour. By the end of the winter I could put all 4 on in less than 20 minutes. Your absolutely right tighter the better.

  • @TheManlol12
    @TheManlol12 Před 6 lety

    Kerbal Space Program Music at the end?
    I love it!

  • @etherdark
    @etherdark Před 6 lety

    next year you can just rewatch this vid to give yourself a refresher and thats an advantage.

  • @dean7215
    @dean7215 Před 6 lety +4

    As a trucker for 22 years! You would get your chains with cam locks on them so you can wrench them down so tight. That would save a bunch of time. I can throw 6 sets on in 15 min.

  • @brw3079
    @brw3079 Před 6 lety +13

    If you go fast enough with your 12 foot mower, your 10 foot door is suddenly bigger!

    • @howabout2138
      @howabout2138 Před 6 měsíci +1

      This life hack also works when you're backing up with a tall trailer into a low clearance doors

  • @macboi7601
    @macboi7601 Před 6 lety

    I love this form of video over the torture tests of different products on amazon.
    :^)

  • @tomhicks4097
    @tomhicks4097 Před 3 lety

    Chaining up, at night, in subzero(f) snow, is hard. On big truck tires, the chains weigh 20+ #. And sometimes they get twisted in storage......Thanks for bring it all back!

  • @dwainsw4076
    @dwainsw4076 Před 6 lety

    Got to tell you, it just doesn’t come up much in Jacksonville, Fl. I have hunted with friends in the Judith Mountains near Lewistown, Mt. This
    Year, for the first time, we had to use chains and I learned about installing chains. Wish we’d have had your chain tensioner.

  • @Sceme1991
    @Sceme1991 Před 6 lety

    Now that's what I'm talking about. Getting rid of those small annoyances makes everything SO much more pleasant to use. Even if there was no real difference in the usability. It's the state of mind that matters the most.

  • @reidcoleman1568
    @reidcoleman1568 Před 2 lety

    Added a like to this video within the first minute... you speak the truth about finding dropped items!🤣🤣🤣

  • @levi1266
    @levi1266 Před 6 lety

    Aloha, From Hawaii I just started watching your videos and I Like your Videos and I hope you keep it going.. Have a Merry Christmas to you and your family..

  • @13lueBomber
    @13lueBomber Před 6 lety +1

    What an awesome, and VERY informative channel. Thank you for that sir, we definitely appreciate you, and your content is very fun, and interesting as well. Keep it up, my man! 10/10 as always. #Wranglestar

  • @gioalejo3393
    @gioalejo3393 Před 6 lety

    Tires look dope asf with the chains on

  • @YoloMaBrolo
    @YoloMaBrolo Před 6 lety

    Your living my dream life

  • @vargurlord
    @vargurlord Před 6 lety

    i usually lay the chains on the ground drive over em hook the start on the wheel drive 3/4 of the wheel diameter forward, so its easy attachment and tightening sometime later when i remember.

  • @nathanvaughn315
    @nathanvaughn315 Před 6 lety

    Hey Ranger start Do you think you can do a video series about important tools for a beginner truck kit

  • @JaySmith-cd1ln
    @JaySmith-cd1ln Před 6 lety +2

    Sweet burnout! :)

  • @tysonleyba430
    @tysonleyba430 Před 6 lety

    Literally feels like you just took the chains off last month!! Man the time has flew by this summer..... never enough time :)

  • @TheCanadianBubba
    @TheCanadianBubba Před 6 lety

    In the volly halls up here we used to roll the rigs up on the blocking over the chains and drape the rest... first guys to respond would lock them up, or if not needed, slowly roll out and leave them behind. Then the new rigs with auto chains started coming into service which are alright if you are rolling... but do you zero good if you need to deploy them from a sitting stop, or when backing up.

  • @kevimc
    @kevimc Před 6 lety

    you are more prepared for winter than most; cutting those tails actually makes the chains harder to get on; I put the chain over the wheel ; letting the ratchet ends of the chains (just touching) the ground (to the back)pull ahead until you can grab your tails and clip them to the ratchets than tighten and like you say in the video you have to move your vehicle a couple times to really snug up your chains; this method we use in the oilfields out west and in the north; very fast and no crawling under truck or tires; I am used to putting on doubles on both sets of duals, a steering and a trailer chain for bush driving; also carry cheater links in your tractor; very handy if you break a cross link or have to repair a chain or tails or whatever, another great video Mr Wranglerstar
    looking back at your video again you hung those chains perfectly

  • @borisvillar1
    @borisvillar1 Před rokem

    i sure enjoy the old traditional pre chinisium-19 videos.

  • @gpowell511
    @gpowell511 Před 6 lety

    I remember having to make a set with grandpa back when I was younger

  • @tjrick7745
    @tjrick7745 Před 4 lety

    00:31 to 00:54 Words of wisdom.. right there, so true happens & all the time. Thanks for the vid.

  • @miguelangelsimonfernandez5498

    Use narrow tires in the snow with a lot of pressure to open up the tread and dislodge the snow. Big tires good only for showing off.

  • @kc03300
    @kc03300 Před 7 dny

    place chain on tire . drive forward a quarter of a wheel rotation and hook the cam to the chain . drive forward a three quarter of wheel rotation and tighten cam on the chain inside first and outside last . takes two minutes to install chains no jack required . did it that way on my semi for 20 years . i can chain all 8 drives in 20 minutes and chains stay very tight no play in them at all

  • @uMaDVeLoAn
    @uMaDVeLoAn Před 6 lety

    Scraping off the mud from around the blades looks soooooooooo satisfying... i'd loce to do that haha

  • @jeremyjensen867
    @jeremyjensen867 Před 6 lety

    8:10 another great example of Cody trashing a tool before he knows how to use it! Love your videos keep them coming.

  • @Venixis
    @Venixis Před 6 lety

    that tool you have there looks like what my dad always called a comealong. He used bigger ones to take slack out of chains when hauling equipment when he had his pipeline company.

  • @randyrejer4219
    @randyrejer4219 Před 6 lety

    Much nicer chain installation.

  • @colinblow9231
    @colinblow9231 Před 6 lety +4

    Try laying them out behind the tire and then back on to them. Then it is a simple task to just pull them up onto the tire.

  • @digg71
    @digg71 Před 3 lety

    I have same tool for my tractor chains. I also have same tensioner set up with springs and center ring. I hook the tool on the spring im working on not the center ring. Much easier to pull on one spring at a time then the whole ring under tension.

  • @adamfrbs9259
    @adamfrbs9259 Před 6 lety +1

    On The Dalton Highway in AK we were throwing chains daily. Its all how u hang them on the rack. Some guys get both on in 5 min.