Snow chains?
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Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Scott tested some custom T2 Thule snow chains on his Arctic trip. At the time, Thule said they planned to release them in the US this past fall. I have been looking for the T-Two. Magic or Super Magic chains under the Thule brand name and can't find them in the US. They are marketed overseas under the Thule and Konig brands.
The closest thing I can find under the US marketed Thule snow chain line is their XB-16s that are designed for offroad light truck use. If I can't find the T-Two. Magic or Super Magic designs then it looks like my best option is to just go with the Thule XB-16s. I will use the 267 chain size for my 265/70/17 tires.
Does anyone have any updated info on the US availability of the Thule T-Two. Magic and Super Magic chain designs?
The closest thing I can find under the US marketed Thule snow chain line is their XB-16s that are designed for offroad light truck use. If I can't find the T-Two. Magic or Super Magic designs then it looks like my best option is to just go with the Thule XB-16s. I will use the 267 chain size for my 265/70/17 tires.
Does anyone have any updated info on the US availability of the Thule T-Two. Magic and Super Magic chain designs?
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Overland Hadley
on a journey
Tucson T4R said:
I just bought a pair from amazon.com (with free shipping) They are expensive and very well made. They have "Hand Made in Italy" on them.
You can go to thulesnowchains.com for info.
I bought the XB-16 for my Tacoma. I went out for a drive in the snow the other day, hoping to put them to the test, but did not need to use them. Maybe next week.
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Overland Hadley said:
Thanks for the reply. Yep, those are the same ones I am looking at now. I was just curious if the T2 Magic designs ever made it to the US as Thule had predicted last March. I guess not. XB-16 it is then.
I don't need them very often either but when towing a trailer on back mountain roads, if the snow gets melted and refrozen which is common here in the Arizona mountains, chains will be the only way to stay on course.
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Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Amazon dropped the price down to $139 from $179 with free shipping. 
I ordered two sets of the Thule XB-16s today. One for my 4Runner (267) and one for my trailer (255). Bring on the snow camping! :wings:
I ordered two sets of the Thule XB-16s today. One for my 4Runner (267) and one for my trailer (255). Bring on the snow camping! :wings:
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Tucson T4R said:Amazon dropped the price down to $139 from $179 with free shipping.
I just bought mine, and paid $179. Thats a drag.
Good deal for you. I am sure you will like them. Post some pics when you use them.
FortyMileDesert
Adventurer
I've been carrying my chains around in the back for years and have yet to need them........
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
I agree. 90% of the time they are not needed. It's only when I am on a narrow mountain road, on a hill that has frozen over that I have regretted not having chains. I have had to turn around few times beacuse attempting an ice climb along a drop off would have been nuts. Now with chains, I'll have the option to press on.
Nice valley snow pic. Looks like a fun trip.
Nice valley snow pic. Looks like a fun trip.
FortyMileDesert
Adventurer
Tucson T4R said:
Two weeks ago near Bell Mountain, Nevada.
