Tire Chains and 4wd?

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Folger

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• Dec 20, 2008

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I have an '07 Outlander 800. I was wondering if I wanted to run chains on it, if I needed them on all four tires in order to use the 4wd, or if running 4wd with just chains on the rear tires was alright. I just don't wanna tear up my front end. Thanks for any feedback.

 

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Good to Go

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• Dec 20, 2008

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Long term (if it's that bad) we cable/chain up all 4. But if it's short jaunt, just the front. Makes no sense to do the rear...Your steering and weight are at the other end.

I would imagine that long term rides with one end slipping alot more than the other could introduce stresses that wouldn't fair well..but not sure of the specifics. If it's bad out, I'll hook them up and even throw tag cables on the trailer. 10 mins of my life...big deal. Worth the confidence.

 

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JJFlash

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• Dec 20, 2008

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Actually, he's talking about his ATV.

Chains on all 4 tires would be best, but 2 on the fronts in 4WD will work in a pinch. Diffs and axles on your ATV are pretty stout, but will NOT take excessive spinning followed by sudden traction.

Just my .02

 

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Folger

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• Dec 20, 2008

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Thanks fellas. I was just looking for a little more traction for pushing snow with my blade, but I think I'll just leave them off for now. Thanks again. :beer;:beer;:beer;

 

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• Dec 20, 2008

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Used to chain up the front for pushing snow. Needed the traction when backing away from the snow pile
Since I switched to 27" Power King Mud Cat tires I have had no need for chains on my lifted Honda 450 Foreman.

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