The Rover-Landers of BC

I'm planning on buying a set of RUD Grip 4x4 tire chains for my 110 and thought if others were interested, we could place a single, larger order to save on shipping. I'll be buying them through Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America, who is an authorized RUD dealer, because of their great price of ~ US$194 for a complete set of four. In the process of talking to the Bill Burke people, I learned that Rich Williams from the Pacific Coast Rover Club is gathering orders for his club as well and that if we combine our orders and total 25 or more sets, the shipping will be free. So far, Rich has a dozen sets. If the chains are ordered individually, shipping will likely be between $35 and $50 per set.

RUD will not ship to Canada unless through one of their dealers so if we do get them with the Pacific Coast guys, the order will be shipped to Seattle and one of the PCRC guys will bring them up. If we get them on our own, I'll have them shipped to Blaine and I'll pick them up.

I'm planning to finalize the order with Rich by November 2 so if you're interested I'll need US$194 + GST + PST + duty (if applicable is TBD).

Regards,
Pete
[email protected]
604.505.0541

PS: Dave, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this posting, if not, feel free to move it.

If you'd like to check out Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America:

http://www.bb4wa.com/articles/Chains.htm

If you'd like to find out more about RUD chains look here:

http://www.rud.com/en/produkte/schneeketten.html

Which version of the Rud chains are we talking about and can we get them to fit 255/85R16 tires?

Thanks.

Hi Andrew,
They're called the Grip 4x4 on Bill Burke's website and from what I can tell by the RUD website and the pair I borrowed from Mike, I believe they're the compact Grip V with the heavy duty square-form links. They are available for 255/85R16, this is the size I'm getting and the price is the same regardless of the size.

I'll comfirm this with BB4WA.

Pete

You can count me in on this Pete I've seen these chains in action they are quick to install and you can even race with them on.

BB4WA confirmed that the Grip 4x4 and the heavy duty Compact Grip V are the same. RUD recently changed the name. These are the same chains I borrowed from Mike this past weekend.

And you're right Shawn, you can race on them, and occasionally, even win... :wink:

I'd be in for a set of 4 for the 255/85R16 size. I could pick them up at Founders day if they where there and then use them the next day on the snow flake chase ;)

Andrew, good point about Founders Day, I hadn't thought about it. If any other out-of-towners are interested, Founders day might be a good opportunity to pick them up (and test them out), or have someone else pick them up for you...

I'd take a set. Do you do Paypal payments or would you rather a more normal method? Also have you checked what the duty would be at customs? Likely 6-7%? And if you are bringing across 10+ sets you can guarantee they'll charge GST & PST...

Let me know the total and how you want paid.

Dave

Hi Pete, Yes count me in as well for a set to fit 255/85R16. What is the deadline for payment, November 2nd or do you want it earlier?
Bill

I have split this post in order to keep it on track. If you want to purchase a set of chains through Pete's offer, post here. If you want to discuss the merits of various chains, post in the Tire Chains General discussion post.

Dave

Dave wrote:I have split this post in order to keep it on track. If you want to purchase a set of chains through Pete's offer, post here. If you want to discuss the merits of various chains, post in the Tire Chains General discussion post.

I was not just discussing the type of chains. I was saying that you can get chains locally for less than that price. Why go to the trouble of a group buy??

If you can get the same RUD chains locally, I'm certainly interested. The only local RUD dealer that I know of told me if I could get the Compact Grip V's for $200/set, I should go for it because he could not match the price.

Taxes and duty: GST (6%) + PST (7%) = 13%
I don't know if we'll be subject to duty or not or what the % will be. If anyone has any insight, let me know.

Payment: Unless you make prior arrangements with me directly, I'll need money in hand by November 2. Cash or checks, sorry I don't have a Paypal account. The actual price is US$193.80 so I'd like 193.80 + 13% or CDN$219 up front. We'll work out the duty, if any, and the exchange rate when you get your chains (I'll be happy to show you my credit card statement for the exchange rate).

Regards,
Pete

How about Certpay Pete?

http://www.certapay.com/en/

Andrew,
I've never used it but it seems simple. If you cover the cost on my side ($2.50 I think), I'm willing to give it a try.

Ja the rud chains are wunderbar. I have them for the G wagon I recomend you should buy some.

hey Pete

put me down for a set please and thanks

I would like a pair of those shoe chains, are they available?
Andrew

Hey Bernie,
Consider yourself down for a set, are you on 255/85's?

Andrew,
The tire chains will drop ship directly from RUD so if they're in stock, I'd expect that the shoe chains could be part of the shipment. If you're serious, I can ask when I place the order for the tire chains.

Regards,
Pete

Yes I am thanks Pete.
Andrew

Hi guys,
Below, please find a list of people and sizes for the chains. Please confirm that you want the chains and that the size is correct. If there is no size, please let me know what you want. Also below is my address in case you'd like to mail a check. I need to hear back from everyone no later than this Friday.

Thanks,
Pete

Pete Lembesis.........255/85R16
Shawn Doherty........255/85R16
Andrew Howton........255/85R16
Phil Armstrong.........235/85R16
Kris Maksymiuk........255/85R16
Mark Maksymiuk......255/85R16
Andy Deane.............255/85R16
Barry Newton...........235/85R16
Don Macdonald........255/85R16
Bill Eastwood...........255/85R16
Dave Blair................255/85R16
Bernie Buttner.........255/85R16
Rick Mellenger.........235/85R16
Jeff London..............285/75R16
Don MacDonald........285/75R16
Don MacDonald........33x12.50R15
Andrew Phillips..........Size 12

Pete Lembesis
2365 232nd Street
Langley, BC V2Z 2Z9
Cell: 604.505.0541
[email protected]

Hi Pete,

I sent you an email. I'm 255/85R16

Dave

Hi Pete,

Count me in at 255 / 85 /16

cheers,
:D Andy

Hi Pete. Rick.m at 235/85/16,s will call this week to drop coin, off. tks rick.m

Hi Pete foot size 12
Andrew

Hi Pete,

Here are a few more to add...

Don MacDonald 255/85/R16
Barry Newton 235/85/R16
Jeff London 285/75/R16

THanks,
Don

Hi guys,
Just thought I'd give a quick update for anyone wondering what's up. I've been in contact with Rich from the Rover club in Seattle and he's been collecting money for his club. He expects to have a count on Friday (Nov. 9) so we can see where we stand. I hope to have more info this weekend so we can finalize things and place the order. As soon as I know more, I'll post it.

Regards,
Pete

Hi pete,

The two extra you added for me should be 285/75/R16 and 33x12.50R15

Thanks,
Don

Hey Pete,

Whats the status on the chains?

Is it too late to add another set?

Scott Pelly 285/75/R16

Thanks,
Don

Hello chain gang,
With all last weekend's white stuff, I'm sure many are wondering the status of the tire chains. The money has been paid, the order has been placed, and all sizes were in stock. The chains should be arriving in Seattle any day and as soon as they do, final arrangements will be made for transport from Seattle to me. I will be out of town beginning December 16 and returning January 2 so if they're in Vancouver within the next few days, I'll be able to get them to anyone that wants them ASAP, otherwise it will have to wait until I'm back. Sorry it's been so long but our U.S. friends were a bit slow to cough up their money (damn yankees...)

Don: Sorry but your last posting just missed the order. :(

Regards,
Pete

Hello chain gang,
This morning I finally picked up the chains. A big thanks to Gord'n for bringing them up to Blaine and to Rich for organizing the orders. I paid no duty but did have to pay GST and PST at the border so the total after the exchange rate is CDN$222 for each set. Andrew, your shoe chains come to CDN$32.

If anyone wants to pick them up today, I'm available all day but I'll be out of town beginning tomorrow. I'll be back on January 2 so you can pick them up anytime after that date or I can bring them to Founder's day.

Have a great Christmas and New Year,
Pete
604.505.0541

Hay Thanks pete I thought that you could not get them, I will pick and pay at founders day.
Thanks mate

HI Pete
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Have a safe & good trip see ya when you get back

Bernie And April
Thanks for the chains

Hi Pete,

I'm in the UK right now and will be back in Jan if you can hold on to mine till then.

Andrew

Hi all,
Happy New Year!

Just got back in town so I can begin handing out tire chain sets. Please let me know how/when you'd like to pick them up. I live in Langley and work in south Vancouver so I can meet you in either place or I can bring them to Founder's Day. Let me know.

Thanks,
Pete

I just got mine (Thanks Pete! :) )

I have a question... what range of tire sizes do they fit? I ordered for 255/85R16 and the ones that I got say 33x12.5x16.5 and some other metric size I forget. Can these be used on 255/85R16 and 285/75R16 tires? How about 235/85R16? I guess I'll just try them on but if someone knows that would be cool.

Thanks.

Andrew

Mine said the same thing, but they fit fine. Seems one size does fit a range of tires.

Dave

Thanks Dave!

I've recently joined the ranks of those that have RUD 4x4 Grip tire chains and have had the rubber tensioner break. I've spoken to RUD in the US and they stock spares for $6/pair. I'm planning to place an order and thought I'd see if anyone else was interested. Let me know soon as I'll be ordering mine early next week!

Pete

BTW, I'm willing to front the $ but if you tell me want them, you're on the hook for $6 + tax + shipping per pair.

So far:

Pete - 3 pair
Ted - 2 pair
Andrew H. - 2 pair
Andy D. - 2 pair
Shawn - 2 pair?
Dave B. - 2 pair
Glen B. - 2 pair
Kris M. - 2 pair
Mark M. - 2 pair

Hi Pete,

Please put me down for 2 pair also :D

I know Shawn will want some too.....

Cheers,
Andy

Hi Pete,

could I get 2 pair as well?

Glen

Add me to the list for 2 pairs.

thanks, Dave

Glen,
Do have a set of these chains? I'm getting the tensioners only not a set of chains, just to be sure...

Pete

Hi Pete,

yes they are the same as yours, blue outer chain through a red loop then a thin yellow chain through a chain lock, held on the end by a bungee about 3" long?
Ya same same.

Hi Pete,

Are you able to order me two set of chains with your order. I missed out on the last order. They would be for my M/T's 235-85/16's. And a spare rubbers of course.

Cheers