New to this forum, but not to the GC. Just purchased a 2012 GC Overland. Where I live, during the winter months, we are required to carry "Chains or Cables" in your vehicle all the time. I looked through the User Manual I got with the vehicle and sort of look on line, but there was not any recommendation by Chrysler to use "ONLY" cables or can use chains (What I prefer). My last GC I "never" had to even think about putting on chains or cables on the vehicle. Does any have any info if I put on Chains on the vehicle I would void any part of my warranty on the vehicle? :confused
Thanks

 

You won't "void" the warrenty because the book never said you cant run that stuff.

I would go with the chain's.

 

It's a brand new Jeep, call the dealer and ask them.

 

If its for recovery get a nice recovery strap chains can snap and be dangerous

 

cables are cheeper and you probly wont ever put them on so just go with them. If you need chains on a 4wd on the highway then you should not be drivng in anything less than a snow mobile.

 

Most of the time you only have to put that stuff on when your going through passes. But if you need it, you want something that works everytime. Get the chains, they work better than cables.

 

here is what it says in the '04 GC manual, I have a PDF so I copied and pasted for you...


220 STARTING AND OPERATING
TIRE CHAINS
Certain models have sufficient tire-to-body clearance to allow use of tire chains. Install chains on rear tires only. Follow these recommendations to guard against damage and excessive tire and chain wear:
• Do not install tire chains or traction devices on ve- hicles with larger than P225/75R16 size tires. These tires are too large for sufficient body clearance with chains or other traction devices.
• Use SAE class “S” tire chains or traction devices only.
• Follow tire chain manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting chains.
• Install chains snugly and tighten after 1/2 mile (1 km) of driving.
• Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h), unless otherwise specified by the chain manufacturer.
• Drive cautiously, avoiding large bumps, potholes and extreme driving maneuvers.



since it says "chains or Traction devices" then I'm guessing either would be fine...rear wheels only though.

 

I dont know where you live but most of the time, chains are only required on non-AWD vehicles

 

E-Rok...I know U will find this hard to believe....but I live in the mountains of SoCal. They require you to have a set of chains or cables in the vehicle during the months of Nov through March or April, depending on the weather. No cables or chains in vehicle, U can not pass the chain control if it is in effect. Or (THE BIGGEE) a citation from "CHP".

 

 

I think the OP is referring to tire chains or cables, but your reply deserves comment. I've seen severe damage occur from using cables for recovery. Cables break and whip like crazy, Usually, when chains break, they don't really whip around at all. They usually fall pretty much harmlessly. I agree that a synthetic tow strap is the preferred method for recovery, but I've used chains plenty of times for pulling people out of a ditch and wouldn't hesitate to use a chain in the future.