Do Automatic Tire Chains Really Work??

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This will be my second season running the ​⁠​⁠​⁠@onspotnorthamerica22 automatic tire chains, and after putting them on my other truck last season, they were at the top of the list of modifications to this truck. Well, aside from the @zackliftinternational4841 of course!
The install was simple, I took the truck up to Utility Trailer Manufacturing in Redmond Oregon and they got the axles measured out in about 15 minutes, then a couple weeks later when my kit came in I dropped it back off for the install. They took a few days to install the chains and do a couple other unrelated projects I had done to the truck while it was already in their shop. After that it’s as simple as hitting the switches when you get into the snow!
I highly recommend the Onspot chains, sponsored or not. Even if they wouldn’t have worked with me on this second set, after having the first, I would have gladly paid full price to put them on this truck as well.
If you’re a owner operator, or fleet owner that runs trucks in snow country, the driver safety, and time savings make these so worth it that I can’t believe we don’t see them on FAR more trucks!
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[@richardthomas1743]

This is a really good video Casey. I live in a Northern State , School Busses use them , Ambulances , Fuel delivery trucks , highway department vehicles and more. I see them mounted under a lot of vehicles. The reason that they use them is because they work! These look like an excellent product! 👍💯

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Exactly! They wouldn’t be underneath all the essential service vehicles if they didn’t work!

[@richardthomas1743]

@@CaseyLaDelle Absolutely Casey! And the School Buses have some of our most precious cargo on board. And it is really telling when essential service vehicles use and depend on them. I do know that they are used widely where I live. Great video showing and explaining how they work!

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

I could be mistaken i believe you can get Automatic Tire Chains for a 4x4

[@dyson9422]

I remember an ambulance that ended up in a field because they did not have them. @@CaseyLaDelle

[@ptchippy]

Cool, now I know what those dangly bits hanging under school buses are.

[@jasoncuster8429]

OnSpot just got their 2024 sales video! As a parts/service manager for a leading east coast (and global) wrecker dealership, I point a lot of people to your channel. Good stuff, as usual! Keep it up, and stay safe!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Thank you!

[@Dr.Bigglesworth]

Does Ethan get paid a bonus for hanging under the truck like that holding the camera? Impressive how steady you can hold that camera while holding on for dear life! Great job Ethan!

[@bobwellman9717]

🤣😁😂😜

[@wilauran]

😆😅🤣😂🤕

[@ezlow1065]

🤣😄😅😉

[@bripslag]

It's no big deal for him. At his last job, Ethan was Spiderman. Photography skills of Peter Parker, and spider skills of...well...Spiderman. It's a winning combination for us viewers. 👍🏼

[@nancyannirvin4507]

I drive a school bus with the auto chains. Here in northwest Oregon there isn't a lot of use for them. But when they are needed it makes a lot of difference. Not having to get out and chain up with a bus full of kids is very good. They have saved me a couple of times over the years!!

[@darekmistrz4364]

Oh definetly. Normal chains are on the same level of efficiency as calling a rescue company and waiting for a tow, sometimes if you are loaded, in very risky situation it's impossible to put them on. Auto chains are a league above that.

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Wow, with i had these when I drove a new truck to Edmonton Alberta in December one year with no load or trailer. That was a crazy trip. It was a new Navistar day cab. Lots of ice in Canada 😅

[@kushdeala6623]

Sick. Florida boy here so never heard of these either pretty cool though.

[@truckerbearpaul]

Here in Michigan if you go into a ditch because you lost control and get stuck you have to call a tow company a tow company or someone else can not stop and help you get unstuck you and other driver will be ticketed for blocking traffic

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

I wanted to be a school bus driver before I got hit by a car.

[@milesff7]

We’ve run them for years on our fire trucks at work. Great for exactly what he says in this video. When we get a blizzard, we still put on the tire chains, to gain access to long driveways which may not get cleared for a while after the storm. These are great for their intended purpose.

[@888johnmac]

must give a special mention to Ethan for his camera-work .. his dedication in hanging to the chassis to get the action shots really is above & beyond .. lol

[@kimalexander4083]

It's those dang speed bumps that are the problem.

[@bobbyt2657]

Ethan does that 'camera work' to get himself out of the real work ...

[@rustyshackleford498]

I chained up 47 times last season. It takes me at least 20 minutes, not to mention I'm usually either covered in mud, or soaked with slush by the end of it. I like this idea.

[@ryanthomas2472]

Our volunteer fire trucks have them. We don't need them often but when we do they can literally be a lifesaver. After our first truck with them, the bean counters didn't think they were worth the cost, but the firefighters fought to get them put on all the trucks.

[@NCMTNBOY]

Yep, eliminated setting tones for guys to come in to chain trucks and as it was melting some vehicles would remove chains so they could run at speed on pavement, but would make them unusable (until re chained) for icy roads.

[@ezlow1065]

Bean counters 😉😅😄🤣Love it! 👍

[@martinpenwald9475]

The main advantage is not that you don’t have to put tires chains. The main advantage is that you don’t have to remove them when road conditions improve.

[@Not_Ferrari]

Those are a really cool idea. The fact that you don't need to get out and screw around with normal chains means they'll likely get used far more often, and be a whole lot safer since you won't think "I really don't want to go out there in the cold and mess with chains, I'll just risk it."

[@legionofanon]

There's also the benefit of saving time and wear. Time cause it's on the fly, don't have to stop and chain for 30 minutes, and wear because as soon as the road dries up you switch them off instead of beating up a set looking for a place to pull over

[@deliveryguy7402]

Hi Casey. I've never used automatic tire chains. I've never seen them before, but because you've taken the time to show us how they work and what they're for, I think the are the coolest thing I've seen for winter driving. Thank you for that! As always, you deliver the goods.

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

Now, if they only had them as an option on a car😅

[@triscuitpower7196]

@@user-qf7ud5de9h Spikes spider is about as close as you'll get for passenger cars. Lock on a disk with spikes to get traction.

[@FallLineCanoes]

Love it! I wasn’t sold on these type of chains until I started driving a full size ambulance in winter weather. A great solution especially when time is key to your trip, especially here on the East coast where we tend to get more ice than snow most winters. Thanks Casey, great video!

[@jamesford7182]

Actually, in the Rockies they have chain laws. When in effect if you get caught without them you get fined.

[@alearn3312]

Around `72 I drove from upstate NY to San Francisco in my '66 GTO. From growing up on the farm I only knew how to tighten tire chains(on a farm tractor) by using baling wire. There weren't any bungee cords around yet. Of course there were springs but I didn't know then. At Donner Pass I was told to chain up or go back. A gas station there sold me a set of chains for a fortune. ! I put them on and banged the crap out of my fenders as I drove 10 mph over the pass without even baling wire. 🤣 Not until I saw your videos did I ever hear of automatic tire chains! Thank you for this video! I'm not going over the pass again but WOW! I love them for the increased safety they can offer trucks and emergency vehicles!

[@hahayouareanoob]

It is because of you that I now look at the local school buses and am like, "Ohhh they have auto-tire chains!!" Then I see a flatbed trailer and I start looking it over for the specs....I've never driven or known any truck drivers in my life....but it's cool engineering.

[@richardthomas1743]

Finally! You got some snow and ice so that you could make this video! LOL 👍

[@timmannchicken]

If I was truck driver, and a truck driver who was exposed to icy roads, I would say you have overwhelmingly convinced me that automatic chains are the way to go. 8-)

[@drewcasner6529]

I've used OnSpots on a 40,000 lb fire truck. As you pull out of the station, throw the switch and you don't ruin the apparatus floor. Great for changing road conditions

[@mari.s752]

Mr LaDelle, you are an absolute legend. I believe you improve the lives of almost everyone you come into contact with. I say almost because you and I both know there will always be “those people”.

[@jeanettewolfenbarger1256]

Casey, I didn't know that it was illegal to stop and offer your services to those people, but I knew that you wouldn't stop, because you would wait to see if you were called for your services, it is who you are. Now if it were somewhere on a back road and you weren't in your tow truck that might be a different story. Casey, I watch your videos because I like your values on life and how you hold your structure in life. You're a true down to earth kind of guy and I like that in the Male person. Thank you for being you. 🤩

[@LarsDennert]

Yea mixed feelings about this. It's like a firetruck coming to a fire only to watch it burn because nobody called them.

[@pilgrabber40]

@@LarsDennert It'd be really suspicious if a fire team was just cruising around coincidentally finding fires to put out.

[@steveanderson5172]

Well said !

[@ManxAndy]

In the U.K., where a snow and ice event is very rare, nearly all fire engines for rural areas , run this system 👍🇮🇲👌

[@sHoRtBuSseR]

I'm a school bus mechanic in klamath falls and I really like the onspot chains

[@ericrosolack4561]

WOW! THAT is an OUTSTANDING video Casey! I'm not a trucker but have been curious about automatic chains for years and you thouroughly explained everything. If I was a trucker I would have them.

[@denisep3306]

These seem brilliant! Just by keeping you safely in the truck makes them work their wait in gold.

[@jakester455]

Weight, not wait.

[@bobwellman9717]

You missed "worth, not work", grammar cop🤣 @jokester455...err.... @@jakester455

[@kensherwin4544]

Wait or lack thereof works too.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i drive milk truck, my employer installed automatic tire chains. i will attest they absolutely work. i just changed jobs recently (both milk hauling). my previous employer didnt have automatic tire chains. today i was on an icy driveway and lost traction. just turn the power divider on, traction control off, and automatic tire chains on. i drove up that crappy driveway without issue.

[@andeekaydot]

Craziest contraption i've witnessed several years ago was a _motorbike_ using automatic tyre chains. It was a vintage 2 cyl boxer (maybe a bmw, or some other brand from the 1950s), running a sidecar, and a rotating chain "addon" at the rear wheel. It consisted of a solid rubber wheel, pressed towards the tyre, by which it was spun, to rotate the chain segments beneath the rear wheel. Crazy as it seemed, that thing obviously worked. The guy hammered it uphill on packed snow like it were summer!

[@DanT271]

I have heard of Auto chains but never understood how they work thank you for the demonstration!

[@EricksonEtc]

When automatic tire chains started showing up back in the early '80s, my dad told us that he'd had the exact same idea years before (slinging the chains under the wheel using the wheel's rotation). Shame he hadn't patented it and developed them... I could've been rich! :) Ultimately, I'm glad someone else had the follow through to do it...

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I thought I had the original idea for them back in 2007, but when I researched it they were originally invented in 1941 in the US and Sweden in 1977. My idea was different and I probably could have applied for a patent, but after a little more thought my idea was too complicated and would probably fail in less time than it would have taken to put on regular chains.

[@tedyboy3932]

well the patent is from 1915 so i guess get a patent in the 80 wouldn´t work, and then a swede developed it to really work in the 70 so to patent it in the 80 wouldn´t work either :)

[@EricksonEtc]

@@tedyboy3932 Well, his patent application would've been in the '50s, but it obviously wasn't an extremely novel idea... I'm not calling sour grapes or saying if he'd pursued it, he could've pulled it off... :)

[@CommanderXED]

You had me at "no need to get out in the cold to put on chains".

[@user-sn2gc1bu6d]

I work for the school district in my area, we use on spot drop chains on most of the school buses. They're great !!!!

[@Papa_Js_Shop]

I sold On-Spot for several years in Pennsylvania. I was amazed when I did the test drive of the first set I installed. Night and day difference. I don't know if the are still available but back in the day they had a smaller model that would fit your little tow truck as well. It had a small electric actuator or they had a small tank/compressor unit that you could put almost anywhere to actuate them.

[@TheOnefalcon07]

Is it true they make them for half ton trucks? I saw on a forum post they do and I'd be interested

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

@@TheOnefalcon07 Yes it is true. As a matter of fact, I happen to have them on my F150

[@TheOnefalcon07]

@@metronorthrailfan2244 I'm definitely interested in that. Can I ask what it costs?

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

@@TheOnefalcon07 I would say around three grand because you got a factor in the labor as well as the air kit. To be perfectly honest with you I think it’s worth it in my opinion because if you think about it, you don’t have to get your tires changed out every season and the system is pretty low maintenance. Plus I do the maintenance on my own Onspot system myself, which is actually pretty easy.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Professor Casey at it again. 😊 Having zoom classes in the snow .

[@kellyclasen1667]

I wish I would’ve known about those chains when I did a short stent of truck driving for 12 years those things look amazing

[@pauladams8714]

I drove for Coca-Cola and delivered from summit county, vail, Aspen, and Snowmass. First ten years chains, then got auto chains! Saved this old man’s back and fingers. Drove a three axel tractor, only had chains on one drive axel! That’s all I really needed. Couple snow storms I added outside singles but they were needed.

[@51WCDodge]

Complete explanation of a complex problem, in a simple direct way. No ambiguity, the trainers most important achivement.

[@andrewsnow7386]

I don't have any heavy truck experience, but I do a LOT of snow driving/wheeling for fun. I couldn't agree with you more when you said there is nothing that is perfect for every condition. Snow and ice come in nearly an infinite variety of conditions. So I really appreciate that you mention the limitations (deep snow) of the automatic tire chains. And, I also fully agree that it is of little concern if you are operating on roads that are plowed.

[@kadmow]

- The thing you demonstrate - there is still that use case for the old school wheel chains - off highway - unswept highway (think of the logging guys.)- ice under deep snow, with slick highway tyres... The ability to unchain the instant there is no further need - fantastic...

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, there is definitely a place for both. The speed and convenience of these for on road applications can’t be beat. But for off road or deeper snow, conventional chains are the way to go. Which is why I have both!

[@ScottH22175]

I drove semi for 38 years delivering groceries. Can't tell you how many times these would have saved me....

[@MrTechysal]

I drove in the late 90s and I’ll tell you, I’ve install chains in the slush going up Donner because the highway patrol would not allow anyone to go without them. I would have loved to just flip a switch

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yeah California is famous for making you chain up and run on 10 miles of wet pavement so that you already have broken chain links before you even get to the half mile of wet slush that they’re so worried about. Put these down and roll through the checkpoint, then….

[@novampires223]

When these first came out I thought they were brilliant. I remember my dad struggling to put on chains waaay back in the day.. not having to drive on the edge of the road until you can find a place to pull over that isn’t already full of other cars doing the same thing. I learned a lot of swear words at a very young age😂

[@erichall9438]

I found out about these first on your channel and I think they’re brilliant, what a clever solution.

[@secret5.]

They're on all the school busses, wreckers, and local haulers here in WY. No one would be getting around in the winter without them.

[@wallyzworld7108]

See them for years on all the local, school buses, fire trucks and ambulances on the Eastern Sierra. One thing you didn't mention was the two massive vehicle jacks you have on the Zack lift that allows you to put the outer chains on when needed and not laying in the snow. I would like to see the stopping distance with the auto chains turned off verse on.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yeah, being able to lift my truck completely off the ground to chain up is a major advantage!

[@ThePatrickAAnderson]

We run them on a couple of our fire engines and are adding them to a third this winter. They've always worked great for us and way more convenient than chaining up the trucks prior to a potential storm.

[@skistrycharski6999]

Used them when I drove School Bus along WITH driving the SKI BUS ON THE Week End! ❤’em !! 🥰🥰🍀 Mtn.Baker/Stevens Pass ! Love em ❤

[@Canadtubemaster]

Let's bring this in! This can save drivers hours on the road!

[@Dragonford350]

I love ON-Spot!! We had them on our Ambulances in Northern NJ. Like everyone says, night and day difference. I loved to hear the jingle of the chains, some of my crew were annoyed by the jingle. Jingle equals traction. The hubs can come off in the off season if necessary. I ziptied em to quiet them down.

[@na5dw]

Thank you for the clear explanation of how they work. I have seen them on many trucks in Colorado. I always wondered how they worked. I thought there was a motor to spin the chains. The tire setup works so much better! lol

[@brianstevens2327]

There are ones with a motor. These seem simpler.

[@WilliamBrooks-rc5uo]

Never could figure out why there were these chains hanging under the fire trucks or the ambulances till I got older damn good invention, might save a life or structure.

[@paulpatenaude3208]

I am the owner of a Freightliner Sprinter Van - New in 2004 with on spot chains from freightliner of Hartford, Ct. The van is awesome in the snow and Ice !!!

[@duanebuck193]

I wish we had those on our snowblowers (think mountain pass rigs - that's what I drove). We didn't chain up that often because of the massive size of our rigs and the traction that they had, but when we did it was a royal pain in the ass, and taking them back off wasn't fun either. Too bad you didn't do a comparison - one stop with the new chains, and one stop without. Anything that makes it safer for YOU to operate your rig is a worthwhile expenditure - you've got two very important reasons to stay safe - Carina and Riley!

[@michaeloatman6102]

I had onspot auto chains about 25 years ago on a school bus. They were amazing back then. The only downfall is I was usually driving before the plows and with thicker wet snow they didn’t always work. 99% of the time they worked perfect.

[@jaytee66]

Helping your sponsor better than they could have imagined

[@michaelblankenship548]

I scrolled down a good ways and all I saw were positive comments. You must have scared off all the trolls when you told them they were making you more money by being trolls. Great video. I was surprised to hear these have been around for 46 years.

[@henrycarlson7514]

A fine example of a tool that works and is relatively simple to use and maintain. Good job , Work that algorithm

[@georgeparker7409]

A few years ago (20ish) I drove an oil delivery 18 wheeler with these chains. Very good/safe.

[@MikeLRGCar]

Hello Casey This system is very good it’s a great upgrade 👍🏻 Believe or not it’s been developed in 1977’ by Swedish company and put to public use on trucks, buses and other vehicles. So it’s been in Europe around Scandinavia and other parts for a long time. I personally have experienced this in 89’ when I was a mechanic at big transport company there then became a driver. I’ve been using this system on few of my trucks previously in northern Canada. I recommend regular maintenance on them just make sure everything runs smoothly that mean the measurements for distance and the wheel adjustment is still within range. Before every winter. Cheers🇨🇦

[@mikecrawford7352]

When Oregons chain lights are on. It takes me 40 minutes to an hour to chain both drives and drag chains. It’s about 15 minutes to pull them off again. On spot chains would be perfect in Idaho because drag chains are not required. If I do chain in Idaho it’s usually for my own peace of mind. Like a 3 mile stretch of 7% grade 25mph corners. Stay safe out there

[@nutmagnet22]

Way down here in Georgia,our emergency vehicles have the automatic chain systems. Rarely snows but ice is common and they work.

[@GaryForgingOn]

As a Florida boy that now lives in TN... We get some ice on the roads but if we do I just avoid driving. But I always thought my biggest problem, if I ever needed chains on a trip, would be that I have no idea how to install chains on tires or how or when to use them. So these would great for my chain ignorance. :) Probably best if I just stay inside when it is ice on roads.

[@ryanthomas2472]

I wish more people thought that way. It's good judgment to stay home if you're not prepared for the conditions. We have a saying in aviation that I think applies to other areas also: "a superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill."

[@MarshallLoveday]

Being a former Southern Californian and relative (since 2009) Oregon winter weather driver, I had never heard of 'automatic tire chains' until I saw a local school bus with a decal stating it was equipped with them. This boggled my mind. I couldn't see them looking at the bus. How did they work. my mind thought of some ramp that lowered in front of the tire, dispensing a full-width tire chain. But my brain could not come up with a way that the tire chain connected and adjusted itself on the tire. I was stuck. It wasn't until your earlier video demonstrating them that the truth was revealed........Whoever invented these chains is a genius.

[@Kaliburz]

Ran into an owner/operator trucker who ran them. Had them on his tractor & trailer.... he ran around the Pacific Northwest. This was over 15yrs ago.

[@zzetterberg]

really good stuff. you don't take chances when you only have one button to press. love how you always tease all the naysayers all the time 😂😂😂

[@roberthallam6824]

I have the automatic chains on my school bus. They will definitely get me out of a pickle ! In Wyoming, we bus drivers get into pickles. The auto chains are a pickle saver. Enough about pickles. Have a great day !

[@joedyttmer5336]

Casey, I have been a paramedic for almost 2 decades and have had OnSpot Snow Chains on just about every ambulance I've ever driven. From the Ford van unit all the way up to the Freightliner extended cab box unit. They work. And work AWSOMELY. I have never gotten stuck using the OnSpots. Now yes, I do live in a southern state and we only get one, maybe two snow storms a year. BUT we also do not have the infrastructure for snow removal down here, so when it does snow, we're dealing with a mess. Especially when you get off a major highway. I've had nothing but great experiences with OnSpot Chains and highly recommend them. If I lived up north or at a higher elevation, I would probably invest in a set for my personal truck. Great Video.

[@motorv8N]

What a spectacular piece of engineering. Never even heard of them till this video. Thanks Casey - great explanation and demo.

[@christopherthompson4359]

Never heard of them before your video last year but they're an awesome tool and safety equipment all in one.

[@bufalo42000]

Sorry if I'm new here but, I didn't know this was a thing... I love it. It takes me 5 minutes just to pull my chains out of the toolbox on my truck.

[@bobwellman9717]

Right, I can't even get stopped, open the trunk, pull out the chains and lay them down in 5 minutes, let alone attaching them (tightening and securing) closing the trunk, getting back in the vehicle, releasing the park break and continuing on, even 50 years ago when I WASN'T 71 years old and fat.😝

[@dubious6718]

Whomever says it only takes 5 minutes.. its per tire/chain.

[@raygreene73]

On safety alone these are the best choice ,no handling cold steel chains ,no chance of getting clipped by another road user etc great video

[@bobrichards318]

I would love to use these. I had tire chains I had to put on myself and it was so cold outside, my fingers got numb and I couldn't feel them to put the chains on. Had to get them warm. Then cut my finger and when warm blood hits snow, it looks like you are bleeding to death with only a minor cut. Gloves made it difficult as no finger dexterity. Once the chains were on, no problem. But auto chains like this would have been my preference and carry another manual set in case. I lived near the national parks that saw so much snow and always carried chains and snow gear because even in the summer time, it could snow there.

[@billclisham8668]

I absotivley love auto chains. I had a 1973 C60 Chevy truck that really sucked driving on snow and ice. I just happened to be at a junk yard when they brought in an old school bus that had a set of Roto-chains on it so I bought them and adapted them to fit the C60 and it made an unbelievable difference in that truck to say the least.

[@edwinschlee8374]

More lessons from Casey and Nathan on tire chains you need on all big trucks!

[@Haraldsvensk]

Here in Sweden, the timber trucks have had the same system for many years. Works perfectly when they drive timber from the forest.

[@timgodsey3095]

Several years ago I drove a garbage truck in a rural northern Ontario community. I often had to stop on the hillsides to let my helper get the garbage cans. I've stopped the truck on icy roads and had the truck slide off the roads after stopping. After getting the onspot chains I never had any problems.

[@janebarnes4449]

I thought, when I saw the video about these chains last year, what a sensible idea they were. Somehow I missed how they spin. That little rubber wheel is brilliant. So simple! I don't think we have them here in New Zealand - not enough snow, but I think they would be well worth the investment. So much safer to deploy than having to work on the side of a road with vehicles racing (or sliding) by.

[@ranga2050]

I know at least one bus company in the central north island highlands that does indeed run autochains in NZ!

[@tedfisk1211]

That is a great feature for big vehicles in snow country. Thanks for the exhaustive explanation.

[@thelostiowan]

Without You getting an EGO....You are awesome at explaining in details without going overboard. We need more HS teachers in trades who can relate on these levels. Keep up the great work.😊

[@Captain-Awesome]

I live in Texas and here in Dallas we see a couple days of ice per year. No one has chains up nor has the real need for them and even I can see the brilliance behind the automatic tire chains. Those who don’t like them are fighting it from the cost standpoint. I have no idea how much they are but certainly worth on the high end as much as 5-8k.

[@dougwhite2897]

I've never seen them before. Such a simple, cool 😎 idea. Simple is good.

[@eformance]

In 28 years of driving I've never once needed to chain up or have "proper" traction tires...until yesterday. It was friggin' treacherous and literally my first stop when I got to town was the tire shop. It took every car control trick in my book to keep my vehicle on the road. I'm one of those people that takes their vehicle to a big empty place and purposely tries to get it out of control when experiencing new conditions, just so I know what the limits are and how the vehicle reacts. Yesterday, just pulling out onto the county highway, I was tested before I could even get to a big empty place!

[@heartsky]

Agree about learning vehicle control. The more experience you have with minimal traction where you are sliding, the more you'll know what to do. I'm convinced people who go off-roading are the best drivers, they are familiar with tires sliding across different surfaces and know what to do, know when to brake and when not to, how to steer, how to accelerate. Grandpa bought us gokarts when I was 9, and I've been sliding around on every vehicle I've owned for 30 years.

[@organicinsanity2534]

So many people complaining that these aren’t 100 percent as effective as real chains. When that isn’t the point. They are 100 percent more effective than NO CHAINS. And if you claim you are chaining up for every bit of ice that you may see you are just lying to everyone. Whereas with these you can add a little bit of extra for the price of one button switch. And they don’t prevent you from also carrying full chains. Anyone arguing with you is just delusional. Great content buddy.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Exactly! Three rail 3/8” square link cleated chains are about as effective as it gets when it comes to traction, but as someone who has and runs a set of those, I can tell you that they are the most pain in the ass to put on and tension, and are by far the roughest to drive on. So when it’s questionable as to whether I’ll need them or not, I pretty much always choose not. With the auto chains I’ve never chosen not to hit the switch.

[@0utrider]

Casey, love how you have become more pragmatic in your videos dealing with haters and know-it-alls....lol... School em son, school em.

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Damn those are pretty cool. I tried to picture how they worked unsuccessfully over and over. I cannot tell you how many times I looked at the chains hanging underneath of our school buses wondering why they would be put there for storage. 🤦 it's all so clear now.

[@andyjackson6170]

You are getting that truck setup so amazing! Smart, very smart for what you do!

[@imagseer]

Good explanation. The company should be stoked with that video.

[@petgranny194]

Lots more information in this video as compared to last year's video. Laying out your chains, detangling, and putting the chains on and snuggers is a minimum of 10 min. per wheel. Sent this vid to my trucker son-in-law.

[@user-iy9mf8xq3w]

You mentioned fire trucks using these chains, my fire dept started using these and what a huge improvement in safety and response time

[@ronmarden6339]

You make a great salesman. I drive a minivan live in Southern California and I want to buy them😂

[@EvanSlattery]

I give on spots 5 stars. My friends have ran them for 2 decades on every single truck. I convinced my fire department a few years ago to add them to every new truck they buy. Only one pumper that doesn’t have them and frankly there’s next to no reason it’d ever have to go in out in those conditions. It’s replacement is two years out and it’s likely getting sold down south.

[@brw3079]

Now I feel like I am an automatic chain expert😅 and yesterday I barely knew how they worked 😂

[@MrEjguiney]

You learn something every day, more people who have trouble with large trucks and buses, etc.should watch this.

[@jmonsted]

DOT must love these too, saving wear on their roads.

[@Comil1983]

Canadian Volunteer firefighter; We run on-spot on all of our trucks. They works great and are an easy way to keep us safe on the worst days.

[@87Lauti]

Great Video, great product! In Germany a lot of Ambulances and Firetrucks use similar systems. But we have to fit full-length Mudflaps on to the back for the case one of the chains go flying off. Maybe consider it, especialy if you have employees use them who might forget to pull them up and wear out the links faster. Keep on with your great work both online and on the road.

[@Sakratic]

Casey, one of the reasons I'm a proud subscriber of your channel is because you are similar to me, in regards to giving friendly public service announcements, not to mention that I completely agree with your message and honestly couldn't have explained and voiced it any better! Its videos like these that reassures me that even though my views are in the minority, they are still people like yourself that are out there in this day and age that share some of the qualities and principles that I share but surprisingly, the majority don't share with the worst part being that they have the audacity to question or doubt my views or logic, that has me shaking my head and laughing at them in complete astonishment. The one thing I recently noticed is that I probably subscribe to no more than 20 KZbin Channels and every single one of them all have similar qualities and ways they go about life that you and I seem to have as well. For instance, they all seem to be honest and not delusional, like they live within our reality, they're all direct and to the point, possessing sound logic, common sense, the ability to admit mistakes and errors, as that's a logical opportunity for one's own self improvement, which anyone who isn't ignorant would logically want LOL! Oh, and I almost forgot, particularly with you, they all have the best sense of humor, with just the right amount of sarcasm, and just a great perspective on living yours and your families life, as best as possible by being in complete control because unlike what feels like the majority of the people nowadays, you actually are someone that takes full responsibility and therefore accountability for any and all of your actions. Cheers to you Sir!

[@tonytrumble]

Honestly I love them because they make the person safer by not having to be outside in the elements and other dangers of drivers and they save time! You don't have to stop, you can do it 9n the move. So yes they're an excellent idea!

[@paulshannon4576]

Great product. No damage from flopping chains, not stopped on the side of the highway, dodging traffic installing chains. At 69 I’m done chaining. If it’s required I park. They can get there freight when the roads get better.

[@BQwain]

Casey - you're a genius. Not only for bestowing the wisdom of the chains (a no-brainer actually) but the waiting till the end portion. I always watch the whole video before commenting, but here's to the algorithm!!

[@ktmpasser]

I hope the On-Spot company compensated you for this video. You produced a far better infomercial than they could. This is a very comprehensive look at a product that most of us know nothing about. (I'm typing as I watch. Hopefully you don't mention compensation toward the end...🙂) Edit: Ha Ha!! You did mention sponsorship at the end. 😂😂😂

[@CaseyLaDelle]

They gave me the chains, but didn’t pay me or even ask me to make this video, and I was under no obligation to. They simply wanted me to use them as normal

[@ktmpasser]

The video was well done and very educational. That won’t faze the haters but who cares?

[@heltratt6363]

​@@CaseyLaDelle But they gave you some merchanice you could have on in the video.. 😉

[@heltratt6363]

Over 40 years on trucks, and nobody have heard of it... 🤔 Im not a truckdriver but did some repairjobs on trucks. And tried Onspot then and was amazed of them !

[@bobbyt2657]

I would say something about the video but from all the comments it already has been said. You brought out all of the great issues about the OnSpot chains as well as the fact that they are not the alll-in-one for every occasion. Leaving the legal issue as to why you passed all of those stuck vehicles until the end ... half the reason I wait until the end to comment on sketchy stuff like that!!!

[@bobwellman9717]

Yeah, that's why I save any comments until I watch the entire video. Especially with THIS guy. He usually explains exactly why my comment might have been ridiculed. 😬

[@lonniet.2816]

I AM NOT A TRUCKER BUT THOSE CHAINS JUST MAKE SENSE!!

[@abelincoln78]

I didn’t know these existed before your video last year and now if I were an owner operator working in the mountains these would be on my truck. Nice work gaming the algorithm by triggering haters first and telling them why they’re dumb later btw.