Chain recommendations?

[sellersm]

Got a trip from here in COS to Montrose coming up this weekend. I'm thinking Monarch Pass or Wilkerson may need chains, so looking for recommendations.

Driving a 2012 Honda Pilot, 18" wheels/tires.

ETA: I'm not too nimble, too many years of Rheumatoid Arthritis has damaged my fingers/joints, so the easier to install the better!

Thanks!

[Irving]

These are what I have and I like them a lot.
https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands...oices/super-z/

The directions say to lay them out and drive over them to install, but it's WAY faster to just drape them over the tire. I can have each corner on in 60 seconds once I lay them out.

[sellersm]

These are what I have and I like them a lot.
https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands...oices/super-z/

The directions say to lay them out and drive over them to install, but it's WAY faster to just drape them over the tire. I can have each corner on in 60 seconds once I lay them out.

Thanks. I forgot to add (will up my OP) that I'm not too nimble, too many years of Rheumatoid Arthritis has damaged my fingers/joints, so the easier the better!

[Erni]

I have the peerless auto-trac. The beauty of those is that they auto tighten. Probably easier on your fingers.
The only issue might be pulling the tightener cable out, but then there is no pulling and fenangling.

[Irving]

Hmmm, if you could try a set, that might be ideal. While a little practice goes a long way, and it doesn't require dexterity like finger picking a banjo or anything, it still might be difficult for you.

[sellersm]

I have the peerless auto-trac. The beauty of those is that they auto tighten. Probably easier on your fingers.
The only issue might be pulling the tightener cable out, but then there is no pulling and fenangling.

Thanks!

[TheNash]

There is the tire sock or sometimes called the snow sock. Then there are MICHELIN Composite Easy Grip Evolution Snow Chain. Theses are not as good as true cross bar chains. For people with challenges this is what I recommend besides having real studded snow tires.

[Hummer]

Another option is to get a set of studded snow tires for the winter and change them out in the spring. That's what I do with my wife's car. We have dedicated wheels and the tire dealer changes them without charge, or I can do it in about an hour. The advantage is that traction and braking are outstanding and it's always on. No crawling under in the snow to put them on, no dangerous exposure to traffic, and no crawling under in the snow to take them off. Chains wear, break and come off, wrap around front end parts, all kinds of potential problems. For women and older drivers studded tires make a lot of sense.

I carry 4-wheel chains in my truck but seldom need them. I always wear good Michelin LTX MS Defender tires that work great on snow and ice. My wife's cars wears them too for 3-season use but studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV tires are safer for her in winter.

[Erni]

Hummer, do you have any comparison on the Hakkas vs Michellin Ice or Blizzaks.

[sellersm]

Our Pilot actually has the Michelin LTX MS Defender tires on it! But they're not severe snow rated, so if chain law's in effect, they don't qualify.

For dedicated snows, we've always run Blizzaks (in fact I have some for sale!). They have a new DMV tire line for SUVs that get good ratings and much longer wear life...