(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best 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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7YZV46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8YCEDbXCZKVXX

These, but only one on each front tire. I’m sure more than one would work though.

Easy, relatively cheap.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NCJ3KZ2/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For anyone traveling through country roads, get something like this https://www.amazon.ca/VViViD-All-Weather-Foldable-Non-Slip-Traction/dp/B07ND3T86W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=metal+snow&qid=1573161539&s=automotive&sr=1-3

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

Looks something like this since there is some yellow on the inside

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BTEAH0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_L5pQwb0BY8NZ1

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

link to boards

You appear to be paying too much for recovery tracks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S0CZZD2/ $18.99 for two

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF7JTRG/ $29.88 for two

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B11UFS4/ $34.99 for one, but it is metal.

Question for those of you who live where it snows: How many do you need? One? Two? Four?

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

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