Tire Chain and Traction Cable Application Guide

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1 Tire Chain and Traction Cable Application Guide

2 TIRE CHAIN & TRACTION CABLE APPLICATION GUIDE The following information is designed to provide basic product knowledge of Peerless traction products. These traction products are used under varying conditions, such as weather and road conditions, driver skills, and vehicle deviations; any of these conditions-- or combination of conditions, can alter traction performance. As a rule, traction devices should be used with caution. Traction devices require all tires to be in good, road worthy, condition. The tread must not be worn beyond the tread depth indicators. A combination of varying road conditions, worn tires, & poor driver judgment can cause an unsafe driving atmosphere. Tire Chain and Cable Performance Data Revised The following information was collected by the National Safety Council s Committee in Winter Driving Hazards. Note: as indicated, according to the tests performed, chains are more efficient when compared to other traction devices. For more information, contact the National Safety Council. Spinning Traction Ratings The below chart illustrates the pulling ability of a variety of different traction products, as tested on glare ice with a front wheel drive vehicle. Percent Improvement Regular Tires % Better Snow Tires 11% 98% Better Better 6 mm Cable Studded Chains Snow Tires 183% Better PL Tire Chains Instructions for stopping on snow and ice: Like any slippery situation, pumping the brakes is the best solution for stopping a vehicle with a standard breaking system. For vehicles with ABS Breaking, Do NOT pump the breaks. This is done automatically. Slamming the brakes could lock the wheels, causing the vehicle to swerve, and significantly reducing driver control. Stopping Distance Ratings The below chart rates the stopping distance, after brake application, for vehicles with front wheel drive, on glare ice, and driving 20MPH. 198 Note: All tires used in above tests were new. 283 Minimum Clearances Required for Tire Chains. Passenger Car and Light Truck The correct Peerless traction product to recommend is based on wheel well clearance. Newer, front wheel drive cars have a limited degree of wheel well clearance. The specified minimum clearance must always be maintained around spring clips, fuel lines, braces, brake lines, and all other vital areas. Good Things to Know 1. The tire sizes must be known to ensure a correct fit. 2. The SAE Class S well clearance is most popular in today s smaller, front wheel vehicles. 3. Some listed sizes may not include the radial dimensions. For example, is the same size as 10.00R20, and can be used for both radial and regular tires. To determine the appropriate clearance, direct your customer to their owner s manual. Every manual provides the correct SAE class rating for that specific vehicle, and with that, the correct traction device can be recommended. SAE Class S Regular (non-reinforced) passenger tire traction devices for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. SAE Class U Regular (non-reinforced) and lug reinforced passenger tire traction devices for vehicles with regular (non-restricted) wheel well clearances. SAE Class W Passenger tire traction devices that use light truck components, as well as some light truck traction devices. The following table outlines which Peerless Chain traction products are appropriate for each class. PRODUCT CLASS S CLASS U CLASS W 1100 Type PL 1000 Sno-Trac Trac 1600 Sno-Trac TracLT 1800 Lug 2200 Truck 2800 Truck Wedge Bar Wide Base Truck For your reference, the following table lists the clearance in inches for each class. Note: the minimum clearances specified must be maintained around fenders, struts, brake lines and braces. A B B Percent Improvement Regular Tires 106 6% Better Snow Tires % 33% Better Better 6 mm Cable Studded Chains Snow Tires Note: All tires used in above tests were new % Better PL Tire Chains SAE TRACTION Class S Class U A MINIMUM TREAD-FACE CLEARANCE (A) 1.46" 1.97" MINIMUM SIDE-WALL CLEARANCE (B).59".91" After the class rating is determined, you then need to determine the appropriate tire size. Most tire sizes covered by Peerless products are listed on the product packaging, as well as this catalog. In case of a conflict between packaging and the catalog, always refer to the information on the package. If you are unable to find the tire size in this catalog, you can check our website, for the latest tire sizing information, or contact us at our home office. We are eager to help you find what you are looking for. A

3 CLASS S.U. TIRE SIZE R R R R R R P165/75R P165/80R P175/70R P175/75R P175/80R P185/60R P185/65R P185/70R P185/75R P185/80R P195/60R P195/65R P195/70R P195/75R P205/60R P205/65R P205/70R P215/50R S.U S.U P215/60R P215/65R P235/50R P235/60R P245/50R LT LT LT R R R R R U R R R LT x LT215/75R CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. TIRE SIZE P155/70R P165/65R P165/70R P165/75R P165/80R P175/60R P175/65R P175/70R P175/80R P185/55R P185/60R P185/65R P185/65R P185/70R P185/75R P185/80R P195/60R P195/65R P195/70R P195/75R P205/50R P205/55R P205/60R P205/65R P205/70R P205/75R P215/60R P215/65R P215/70R P215/75R P225/55R P225/60R P225/65R P225/70R P225/75R P235/60R P235/70R P245/50R P245/60R P245/70R P255/55R P255/60R P265/50R P265/60R P275/60R U

4 CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. U. TIRE SIZE LT LT TR LT LT TR TR TR LT LT TR R15LT LT LT R R R R R R R R R R x /50R x LT x LT x LT x LT x LT x LT x LT x LT LT205/75R LT225/70R LT225/75R LT235/70R LT235/75R LT245/65R LT245/70R CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. U. TIRE SIZE LT245/75R LT255/70R LT255/75R LT265/70R LT265/75R LT275/60R LT285/70R LT315/70R LT325/60R P145/70R P145/80R P155/70R P165/60R P165/70R P165/70R P175/75R P180/65R P185/60R P185/65R P185/65R P185/70R P185/70R P185/75R P190/65R P195/50R P195/60R P195/65R P195/70R P195/75R P195/80R P200/60R P205/50R P205/55R P205/60R P205/65R P205/70R P205/75R P215/60R P215/65R P215/70R P215/75R P220/45R P220/65R P225/50R P225/55R

5 CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. TIRE SIZE P225/55R P225/60R P225/65R P225/70R P225/75R P225/80R P235/60R P235/65R P235/70R P235/75R P245/50R P245/60R P245/70R P255/55R P255/60R P255/70R P265/50R P265/60R P275/50R P275/60R P285/40R P295/50R T245/85R LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT LT R R U x LT x LT x LT LT215/70R LT215/80R LT215/85R LT225/70R CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. U. TIRE SIZE LT225/75R LT235/70R LT235/75R LT235/80R LT235/85R LT245/65R LT245/70R LT245/75R LT245/85R LT255/50R LT255/70R LT255/75R LT255/85R LT265/70R LT265/75R LT265/85R LT275/70R LT285/60R LT285/75R LT295/75R LT305/70R LT315/55R LT345/55R P205/50R P205/55R P205/60R P205/65R P215/55R P215/60R P215/65R P225/45R P225/50R P225/55R P225/60R P225/70R P235/50R P235/55R P235/60R P235/70R P235/85R P245/45R P245/50R P245/60R P255/50R P265/50R

6 CLASS S.U. S.U. TIRE SIZE P275/50R LT LT LT /70R /75R LT205/70R LT215/70R LT215/75R LT225/70R LT265/60R LT265/70R LT275/70R LT285/60R LT345/55R P215/45R P215/50R P225/45R P225/55R P235/45R P245/40R P245/45R P255/40R P255/45R P255/55R P275/40R P275/60R P285/35R P315/35R S.U x P225/40R P245/35R P265/40R P275/40R U LT205/70R LT225/70R CLASS S.U. S.U. S.U. U. TIRE SIZE /80R /80R /75R /70R /80R /75R /70R /80R /70R /75R /80R /75R /85R /70R /75R /80R /75R /75R /75R /80R /80R

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