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Originally Posted by Lyaec123
splck, you obvioulsy don't live anywhere that gets erratic snowfall, or own a set of tire chains yourself because its not like they are easy or even convenient to use. Maybe in the mountains in a blizzard, but for everyday driving with slush/snow/ice crap on the ground such as we get in MN. It's not like im going to go throw tire chains on my truck to get milk from the store or pick something up or go to school. 4wd doesn't help you stop but if you live that the top of a big hill out in the country in a state that gets a lot of snow, 4wd IS necessary to get home at times.
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I live and have lived in Canada most of my life so I think I know what I'm talking about. I agree that chains aren't handy, but they sure as heck are easy to use. You can have a set of cable chains on in no time, all you need to do is practice a bit. I've been using cable and heavy chains for over 25 years without too much of a problem.
Just so you know, I own a big-ass 4WD pickup now and several others over the years and I too leave my drop hitch on to fuck up any would be rearenders. My only comment was that people don't need them as much as they think they need them and that city slickers look silly driving around in them.