(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best car & suv snow chains

Get snow tires with studs and if you're not hauling anything major, take off 2 of your rear wheels. I also have a set of these for my Yukon from when I lived up north. Never got stuck once with them. Can't exceed 30 mph with them on, but really if you're putting on chains, you shouldn't be doing any more than 20. Go to their website to find which ones will fit your tire size.

Mentioning just for the sake of mentioning.

For AWD vehicles, you need a full set, else risk your drivetrain. I linked below the set I bought off Amazon. They are sold in pairs for about $80, and fits a decent range of sizes. Never owned chains in my life, and they were really easy to put on.

Peerless 0155505 Auto-Trac Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091RCINU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_28LyCb93T3HHB

I'm not sure what you're referring to. Are you referring to something like the the Z chains (https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ131-Passenger/dp/B000HZFDP0) or the Thule CG9 (https://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Toyota/Prius/2015/TH2004205080.html?vehicleid=2015627482)?

colorado here

I keep a pair of tire chains in my trunk and very rarely use them. mostly get used in the mountains

tire chains I have these and are a similar price at walmart. they can easily be put on in 10 minutes after a couple practice runs, taking them off is even quicker.

Product version of this trick

Trac-Grabber - The "Get Unstuck" Traction Solution for Trucks/SUV-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O5BVMJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iw7nzbXPCFA6X

2 feet might be a bit deep for a stock JK. Once the snow is deeper than your axle tubes, you run the risk of getting high centered. Without lockers, you can be spinning if one front and one rear wheel is without traction. A limited slip will help you here, but it is not a locker. As you mentioned, lower air pressure is your friend, as are the general get unstuck stuff: Shovel, snow ladders, floormats in a pinch, etc.

This is what I got for my truck. They work well, but you cant go too fast with them on.

https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Z-575-Performance-Traction/dp/B001H9GQ5Q/ref=sr_1_13?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1538284105&sr=1-13&keywords=snow+chains

And I dont remember where I got the things for my shoes, but it is a rubber sole with metal studs that fits over your shoe and is a life saver when walking on icy sidewalks.

I got some self-tightening chains off amazon 2 weeks ago(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TDIL5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). They can be installed without ever moving the vehicle, takes about 60 seconds per tire. Time will tell how long they last - but they cost about as much as traditional chains.

JUMPER CABLES. Seriously. I have used them SO many times (mostly for other people's cars).

At the moment, my current car kit is: spare tire, jack, tire iron, tow hook (all of which came with the car), jumper cables, yoga mat (you never know when or where you might need to lie down and look under your car), electronics charger, and a couple of bottles of water.
I'm about to move to a colder climate, so I'll be adding an ice scraper/snow brush, folding show shovel, safety/first aid kit, warm gloves, a blanket, some nonperishable food, and portable tow trucks. I may be a bit of an over-preparer.

https://smile.amazon.com/TireChain-com-11-22-5-Strap-Emergency-Chains/dp/B07HGFBNDL

Maybe one or two on the offside wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Skid-Emergency-Traction-Vehicle-Belting/dp/B078KVTWQR/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525562181&sr=8-6&keywords=tire+traction+straps

what do you think of these?

https://www.amazon.com/Macaco-Slackline-Booklet-Ratchet-Complete/dp/B008GT1DSA/ref=sr_1_6?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1498805733&sr=1-6&keywords=slackline

https://www.amazon.com/Slackline-Genius-Protectors-Exercise-Equipment/dp/B01J701UVQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1498805733&sr=1-5&keywords=slackline

https://www.amazon.com/Slackline-Training-Protectors-Instruction-Complete/dp/B01LZWDIPM/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1498805733&sr=1-4&keywords=slackline

Check into these, they're half off now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZZ3V31C/?coliid=IAOMUQSFUWNFE&colid=3W1DKG61661HF&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Y'all need some snow socks: https://www.amazon.com/Shark-C60062-Classic-Issue-Traction/dp/B008RWU7TW

https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-SZ1174-Traction-Tightener/dp/B006PAM19W/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_3/143-5760260-2258562?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006PAM19W&pd_rd_r=38035bdc-29e3-11e9-8cf5-099d92ac0fc2&pd_rd_w=WfTsq&pd_rd_wg=VhJwx&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=90JBM7GQWHPFW45QYZTR&psc=1&refRID=90JBM7GQWHPFW45QYZTR

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here is an example of them on the chains

https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ143-Passenger/dp/B000HZFDPU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2ADYA6J3AM9CSCN0RD3B

Speaking of: anyone need some new Shur Grip Z SZ319's, cheap? Never opened them, sold the car before winter, been sitting on them for a few years now. PM me an offer.

https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ143-Passenger/dp/B000HZFDPU

Front wheels ONLY. S-rated cables ONLY.

Buy these: https://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ143-Passenger/dp/B000HZFDPU/ref=sr_1_3?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1549445643&sr=8-3&keywords=tire+chains&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

Don't worry about awd/4wd, seriously. I live in the wintery north as well and all I use is autosocks when the snow comes down, if it's really a problem get snow tires. Snow tires on a 2wd car > awd/4wd

Example chain, and if you're staying off the highway, Snow socks have been well reviewed, although they are a pain to get on/off.

Evolve AT with an extra set of AT wheels? Since they use an innertube, you could stud one set of tires and make them snow tires.

You could probably even connect zipgrip to your backfire 2 wheels.

Edit: I'm just throwing possibly BS ideas your way and I have no idea if any of them will work.

These were the peerless Auto Trac chains. They are supposed to be a breeze to install, yet somehow they were installed wrong.
https://www.amazon.com/Peerless-0154005-Auto-Trac-Traction-Chain/dp/B0091RCHQ8

Not a 4x4. GMC 1500 Sierra. Truck got stuck, not the TT. The sand you see in the pic is nicely packed and easy driving. The sand I got stuck in was fine like flour and literally 16 inches deep. The front tires bogged down and built a barrier, which made me lose momentum. Then the rear started spinning. I was making slow progress with a shovel and traction boards. Then the ridgeline dude showed up. His power plus mine was all that was needed.

Traction control also was a problem. I forgot to turn it off. So when I started spinning the rear started bucking.

Deflating the tires would have helped but I have never had a problem at this location before (4 trips) so I just plowed through. Also, I’m a little wary of the low inflation trick. Just makes me uncomfortable.

I suggest some tools.
Shovel
Traction boards
Tow straps
Maybe tire tracks