Snow chains front or rear?? - Page 2

94502 · #11 12-23-2006, 02:27 AM

Thanks for the input Scotty. I just bought the Z- Chains yesterday model Z-571. So which one suit the X5 better? I noticed that you have the ZT 735.

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Scotty · #12 12-23-2006, 02:56 AM

Can't say which suit better, 'Z-chain' or 'Super Z'.

I have SCC Super Z LT 735. Worked great for me, rubber tensioners and really easy to install; $99 at local off road store in SD.

Let us know how the Z-571 work out for you.

For others reading the thread, I've added images of both the 'Z-chain' and the 'Super Z LT'. The Super Z LT has the rubber tensioners, the Z chain does not.

Not enough snow in the eastern Sierra right now to need them ! Darn !

Don Coffey · #13 12-23-2006, 04:39 AM

Going back to the question about why the 4.8 is recommended to use 18" wheels, could this be because the 4.8 uses a larger diameter disc's?

Don

94502 · #14 12-24-2006, 02:31 AM

Thanks for the input Scotty, I will let yall know how the chains are when I have to use them. Don, I think the manual recommends using 18" wheels for the 4.8 because it has fender flare where the 4.4, and 3.0 doesn't? Thats why all other models recommends using 17" wheels?? I am not sure. Someone correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

JCL · #15 12-24-2006, 04:03 AM

It is the brake rotor diameter on the 4.8 that requires the minimum 18" wheel. That is why the spare is different than the 3.0/4.4 as well.

Don Coffey · #16 12-24-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCL

It is the brake rotor diameter on the 4.8 that requires the minimum 18" wheel. That is why the spare is different than the 3.0/4.4 as well.

Good to see I was on the right track then.

I use 17"ers but have the arch extensions. (3.0d)

Don

RamVA · #17 12-24-2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubyball

The rear has 65% power of torque compares to front 35%.

It's a fair point, but the front does perhaps 65-70% of the stopping and 100% of the steering, so from a pure safety standpoint the front seems to make more sense. Of course if they don't fit, they don't fit.

94502 · #18 12-24-2006, 01:12 PM

Thanks, but I don't know why it recommends all other model 4.4 and 3.0 to use 17" wheels with snow chains? Why not use the original 18" that is already on the car?

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