Hello, Jeep newbie here. I have a 2010 Patriot (4WD-FD1) for a few months now and live in the PDX area of Oregon. I went to a Les Schwab store and explained what I had and the no chains recommendation from Jeep. The salesman directed me to the Quick Links chains for $350. I thought that was insane!! (I told him I'd think about it). I understand there is a clearance problem, but is there no alternative?? I really could use some guidance on this one.
Newbie: $350 for Tire Chains?!?!?
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Hello, Jeep newbie here. I have a 2010 Patriot (4WD-FD1) for a few months now and live in the PDX area of Oregon. I went to a Les Schwab store and explained what I had and the no chains recommendation from Jeep. The salesman directed me to the Quick Links chains for $350. I thought that was insane!! (I told him I'd think about it). I understand there is a clearance problem, but is there no alternative?? I really could use some guidance on this one.
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I don't know about chains, but isn't there like a universal set you can pick up at costco for like $70? I think I saw a set there.
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I got a set from Napa that works. Dixiedawg on the forum here has them too (he found them in the first place).
I'm going to be getting new tires soon and will be getting slightly larger ones so my chains will no longer fit. I'll sell you mine for $40 + shipping. They will fit the stock 215/65/r17 tires.
I'm going to be getting new tires soon and will be getting slightly larger ones so my chains will no longer fit. I'll sell you mine for $40 + shipping. They will fit the stock 215/65/r17 tires.
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Don't know. From what I read on the other threads, there is that issue with the front wheel clearance. A "universal set" from Costco might not fit the bill. I'm just a little annoyed at that Schwab salesman going for those ridiculously priced chains.
Hey, I live in Beaverton, welcome!
Les Schwab is a ripoff. Tell them to shove it. Never understood why people shop there.:doh: Not being critical of you particularly; it's not your $350 that has kept them in business all these years.
Stop by an Autozone or Schucks, shoot the breeze w/ the guys behind the counter for a bit, ask them if you can try a pair of chains on. If they say yes, you'll have your answer about fitment. If they say no, buy a set (for FAR less than $350), try them on in the parking lot, and return them if they don't work. Autozone employees, while not always the most knowledgeble, are usually quite friendly, and don't mind coming out from behind the counter to help out; can't vouch for Schucks.
But $350 for chains? Outta control. Eff Les Schawb.
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Check out SCC's Super Z6 snow cables at this link www.scc-chain.com/Traction_20Pages/Trac_SZ6.html. They are designed for limited clearance vehicles. If you also click on the 'Application Guide: in the left hand menu, you can enter your tire size and will show you what model you'll need. I think they were around $80.
I bought a set for driving to Big Bear mountain for snowboarding last year, but did not need to use them on the days I was there. Maybe I'll get to try them out this year.
I bought a set for driving to Big Bear mountain for snowboarding last year, but did not need to use them on the days I was there. Maybe I'll get to try them out this year.
I miss Big Bear! It could be low-mid 80s in early December on the valley floor, but Big Bear had snow AND sun at the same time. Talk about having your cake and eating it too!
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Just put my chains in on the floor of the back seats. I shouldn't need them too soon, I hope, but I carry them all winter. Had flurries on the weekend, and might get some snow tonight, but doubt I'll need the chains for awhile. Like Heckler said, I got mine at NAPA, there's not a lot of room, but they fit fine, and I can have all 4 on in less than 10 minutes. I've never used them on the road though. I keep chains for all 3 vehicles, and use them mostly on my driveway.
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I got some cable chains years ago for our Cherokee and last year I tried them out on our Patriot and they fit OK with our OEM size 215/65/17 tires @ 28" diameter. I had the idea that they might work on the rear wheels with the Patriot in 4X4 Lock and they did work that way, I read another internet article with the link shown below that recommended that method if you only have chains for 2 wheels not 4. Anyhow last winter I put the cable chains on the front wheels and they still fit although there is just enough clearance to the struts to make it work. I doubt that they would fit with wider tires like 225 mm and also they might rub on the plate of the strut if more than 28" in diameter. My own opinion is that Class "S" chains is an automotive standard of some sort and our Patriots do not meet the minimum clearance to the struts and so Chrysler does not recommend chains but they do fit with OEM size tires. Then there is that conflict in the owner's manual that says don't use chains but later on it says when using tire chains turn ESP to Partial Off ??
http://www.rubicon-trail.com/jeep101/chains.html
http://www.rubicon-trail.com/jeep101/chains.html
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i have used the les schwab Quick fit chains on my patriot many times.i have the 16in steel wheels. schwab told me not to use them, but bought them anyways. i used them on the front every time, i would suggest getting a set of those chain tensioners aswell. they seem to help keep the chains from hitting the strut tower.Hope this help!
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The chains are for those low slung cars like the Bimmers and sporty European types. I said "low clearance" and BAM there he goes behind the desk and says "You need these." Since it was my first Les experience, I'm not going to slam them, yet. I shall shop elsewhere and heed your and the other post-ers advices. Thanks!!
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Looked them up. Video was a nice touch. I may look into these, it's lists my local NAPA store as a retailer. Thanks for the tip!!! :smiley_thumbs_up:
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