A new idea well at least for me anyway.

[Retired Wrencher 6,164]

I used to work on Valves for aircraft and we used to do a lot of wire lock or lock wiring. So I had an idea to do this to the chains for the rear tires when you plow snow. I have to say it’s a lot easier. You have to get the wire as tight as you can. So far so good we had a storm last Saturday. It was at frozen big chunky stuff which turned into a ball. They worked well and they’re easily removable and installed a lot easier. I just thought I’d bring it up.There for link I had them why not use them. You don’t have to use the twister that people use when they do lock wiring. You can just use some vice grips. Give it a good snap when you’re making the first twist this will tighten everything up a lot better. I was using mechanic six gauge I believe they call it. Mechanics wire. Enjoy your day. 

[ebinmaine 75,671]

Any pics or videos of the process? 

[ri702bill 10,556]

32 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Any pics or videos of the process? 

[rjg854 12,617]

[kpinnc 16,161]

Do you mean safety wire?

 

 

[953 nut 62,969]

I have used the nine gauge wire that is used along the bottom of a chain link fence on tire chains to add tension, works great.

[Retired Wrencher 6,164]

17 hours ago, kpinnc said:

Do you mean safety wire?

 

 

No six gauge mechanics wire I used. I’ll get a pick of it today. Thanks for the interest.

[Retired Wrencher 6,164]

16 hours ago, 953 nut said:

I have used the nine gauge wire that is used along the bottom of a chain link fence on tire chains to add tension, works great.

I also found that you can actually take the chains off and leave everything hooked up. It just takes the slack out of it. I’m running 22s on the 1056 because I had the chains they were in good shape, so I just decided to do it this way and give it a try. So far so good.

Edited 10 hours ago by Retired Wrencher

[Retired Wrencher 6,164]

22 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Any pics or videos of the process? 

Eric I will try and get some picks to post hear today.

[Retired Wrencher 6,164]

21 hours ago, ri702bill said:

It is a simple process actually takes some wire a little bit at an even length. Give it a good couple three hard sharp snaps so you’re forming the wire. Then choose how far you want to go on the side and then twist it so it’s even all the way across. I have some special pliers for lock wiring. I can post a picture of that too.

Edited 10 hours ago by Retired Wrencher