1/23/2010

Review of Security Chain Company QG0271 Quik Grip Garden Tractor and Snow Blower Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2

I've looked and I can't find the size tire these fit. I downloaded the PDF application which gives sizes for cars and light trucks but not for garden tractors or snowblowers. A sale lost.

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Security Chain Company Quik Grip Garden Tractor and Snow Blower Tire Traction Chain is designed for virtually every type of use from passenger cars, SUVs to trucks, airport transporters, garden tractor to snowblowers and forklift machines.

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1/22/2010

Review of Plasticolor 000797R01 Taz " Back Off!" Spare Tire Cover

Great looking cover. Fits well (please note that the cover fits 26 3/4 thru 29, not up to 31 as amazon has listed.)Great colors and who can beat that charming Taz

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PlastiColor Taz Back Off Spare Tire Cover helps guard against sun, rain, mud, and other elements while the officially licensed Tweety design lets you make a statement and adds style. This all-weather, vinyl tire cover is designed to fit tire sizes from 27"to 31" . It features high quality, UV silk screens and elastic lining for a snug fit and long-lasting durability.

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1/21/2010

Review of Security Chain Company TC2111MM Radial Chain LT Tire Chains, 1 Pair, For Select Light Trucks

I bought these chains because they are called for in my Honda CR-V manual. They fit.

In the box, Radial Chain LT looked like they had been used - dusty, corrosion, no instructions - but they were new.
I installed them during fine weather but could not fit all the end-bushings throught the end-hook. I had to grind the burrs off the bushings so they would fit through the end-hook easily. They would have failed to be useful if trying to install them when needed for traction.

I decided to keep them and make them work because they fit my car which has little clearance.
Be sure to test them before trying to install them while lying in the snow.
Ken

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Product Description:
TC2111MM fits these tires:

235/70-15
LT235/75-15
225/70-16
225/75-16
LT225/75-16
8.75-16.5LT
205/75-17.5

If you need assistance finding your tire size, please click here to visit Security Chains website for a complete tire size application guide. Please return to order the proper chain set.

The "original" cable chain in a light truck version

SCCs Radial Chain LT is todays basic winter traction product for the light truck, van and recreational vehicle market. Radial Chain LT can be installed in minutes and removed easily. Radial Chain LT utilizes an all-metal fastening system and offers the same features as Radial Chain for passenger vehicles:
  • Low operating space requirements (around drive tires).
  • Simple mounting and removal, due to its low weight.
  • Improved starting, stopping and cornering performance.
  • All-steel construction, for long service life, featuring SCCs traction coils instead of traditional steel rollers which flatten easily.
  • Smooth ride.


  • With a history of performance testing from Alaska to Switzerland, Radial Chain LT is an excellent, yet affordable choice in winter traction.

    Please note: This traction product does not meet Class "S" requirements. If you need a light truck product that meets these requirements, you need to use Super Z LT or Z-Chain LT.

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    1/20/2010

    Review of Security Chain Company QG0262 Quik Grip Garden Tractor and Snow Blower Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2

    I bought these chains for my snow blower equipped garden tractor with 20.10-8 sized wheels. The side chains were long enough to fit the tires, but there were not enough cross links. After installing, there was a large gap between the last cross links on the connecting ends of the side chains. There should have been 2 more cross links on each chain. I emailed SCC chain to see if I could get 4 cross links, but they do not sell replacement cross links. I would have returned them to Amazon had I known this before I needed them, but I hadn't installed them on the tires until after a 6" snow fall and I needed them for my 100' long graded driveway. I checked on the internet for replacement cross links, but 4 of them would cost almost as much as the full set from Amazon.

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    Security Chain Company Quik Grip Garden Tractor and Snow Blower Tire Traction Chain is designed for virtually every type of use from passenger cars, SUVs to trucks, airport transporters, garden tractor to snowblowers and forklift machines.

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    1/19/2010

    Review of Campbell Hausfeld AU110000AV 99 PSI Key Chain Digital Tire Gauge

    After about 3 months, it is sunddenly broken.Just holding it in my hand, the reading can jump to anywhere between 4 to 98.I cannot image how my hand can produce that much of pressure.It is totally useless.

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    The Campbell Hausfeld Digital Tire Gauge with Key Chain (AU1100) is a convenient key chain clip digital tire gauge which is ideal for checking your tire air pressure with ease. Convenient key chain keeps gauge always available. Easy-to-read LCD screen. Wide PSI range will work for most automotive applications. The .5 PSI increments provide precise accuracy. Keep this on your keychain as a quick motorcycle tire gauge - or go anywhere tire air pressure gauge!

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    1/18/2010

    Review of Wyers Product Group ST-30 Spare Tire Lock

    After the loss of one tire during this nifty economic downturn, I picked up this cable to secure my Jeep Wrangler's external tire to the mount frame. Thirty seconds of work, and I'm no longer afraid of losing the tire when I head out.

    Well, unless they steal the whole car, since a two year old with a solid knowledge of velcro could steal a Wrangler, but I have insurance for the whole car. This lock is great insurance for just the tire.

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    Trimax ST30 The only spare tire lock that secures both spare tire & tire bracket to welded frame member! Locks through wheel lug nut hole for maximum security. Ideal for securing to Jeeps, truck spare tires and vans. No internal springs to seize up or break. Triple plated chrom finish. Hardened steel. Knurling on lock head adds style and grip and is machined from 100% solid forged steel. Stainless steel internal components. TRIMAX makes the world's toughest locks. Through value added engineering design, TRIMAX is committed to product innovation that holds up to the highest quality standards. TRIMAX provides maximum security for marine, trailer and tow, RV, performance truck, power sports and bicycle applications. Tested. Tough. TRIMAX. TRIMAX offers a lifetime warranty on all of their products.

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    1/17/2010

    Review of Michelin Brand 12273 "Michelin Man" Digital Tire Gauge with Key Chain

    This is one of the inexpensive MSI "Accutire" strain-gauge pencil gauges (perhaps an MS-4820B, cut in half?), wrapped up in a cute little Mr. Bibendum shroud.("Mr. Bibendum" is the actual name of the Michelin Man.)In this case, "inexpensive" isn't pejorative: this gauge functions just fine, and (at least while new) seats on the valve without leaking -- which is the biggest failing of cheap gauges.(Note the MS Accutire gauges get mixed reviews on this score, so these Michelin versions may vary too.)It's both: (a) cute enough, and (b) small enough, to live in your Mazda Miata's glove box!

    The description lacks measurements: it's between 3" and 4" long, and the feet are roughly twice the width of the valve seat (i.e. about as wide as a ball chuck).The description also has optimistic marketing-speak: the display is NOT "large"; it fits in half the width of Mr. B's chest!(No back light on the LCD, if you were wondering.)Look at the second photo comparing the size of Mr. B to a modern alarm-key -- that's accurate.BUT the hand and the wheel are very misleading!The hand must be some tiny female, and the wheel can't be over 13", or maybe foreshortened.Comes in a blister-pack.

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    The Michelin Man "BIB" Key chain gauge is a handy gauge that is always ready to go and as convenient as your car keys. It is easy to use and easy to read. With a pressure range up to 99 PSI this gauge is perfect for the daily commuter orthe 1 ton pick-up truck.Driving with correctly inflated tires is important for several reasons: increased safety, reduced tread wear, improved handling and ride performance and better fuel economy.

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