Wheel chocks/blocks?
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:15 pm
I'm thinking of acquiring a set of wheel chocks (or blocks if you prefer) for my 2007 XTerra. I don't envision doing any serious wrenching, lacking both a space to work and much mechanical ability, but I could imagine having to change a tire due to a flat. The manual strongly recommends having a pair of chocks handy for that situation.
Crappy Tire has a few different ones:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-re ... r=0090019P
I'm leaning toward the foldable pair for just $24.99 because they have good reviews and the price is reasonable but the ones that $15.99 seem to be specifically designed for trucks so would I be better off getting those? I am running 16 inch wheels so maybe the foldable ones are meant for smaller vehicles?? Mind you, both claim to have a two ton capacity. The XTerra actually weights 4400 pounds, which is a bit OVER 2 tons but that doesn't mean I need to go for an even heavier-duty chock that the $15.99 chocks does it?
By the way, I am open to buying from other stores; I just looked at Crappy Tire first because they have lots of automotive stuff. If you can suggest a better store and/or chocks, that would be fine.
Crappy Tire has a few different ones:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-re ... r=0090019P
I'm leaning toward the foldable pair for just $24.99 because they have good reviews and the price is reasonable but the ones that $15.99 seem to be specifically designed for trucks so would I be better off getting those? I am running 16 inch wheels so maybe the foldable ones are meant for smaller vehicles?? Mind you, both claim to have a two ton capacity. The XTerra actually weights 4400 pounds, which is a bit OVER 2 tons but that doesn't mean I need to go for an even heavier-duty chock that the $15.99 chocks does it?
By the way, I am open to buying from other stores; I just looked at Crappy Tire first because they have lots of automotive stuff. If you can suggest a better store and/or chocks, that would be fine.