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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by DiegoC, Feb 8, 2019.

  1. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    DiegoC

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    Does it matter the wheel size for chains or is it just the tire size?
     
  2. Feb 8, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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    Tires dictate the chain size.
    I always chain the front if off road, back if on pavement. I had front and back chains years ago and fresh powder as high as the hood was doable. If you modified your truck with bigger than stock tires then you don't have the clearance in front and only the back end is going to fit. They make rubber bungee style cords for wheels, they take the slack out of a loose set of chains.
     
  3. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    You have enough clearance for chains?

    What does the owners manual state about chains and front axles?
     
  4. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    The front fender on the Tundras will not have enough clearance for chains only the back will have the correct clearance. Nothing in the owners manual will speak to this. Certain areas have a 100% chains required when weather is bad, I-5 Siskyou Summit out of Ashland Oregon is one of them. No matter how many snowflakes are on your tires. Using chain does not void your warranty and does -0- damage on ice. So only the Hwy tread 255 55 R18 would have clearance for chains in front. I drive in 1-2" of ice everyday, my Honda Civic with winter studded tires does better than my 2018 4x4 in low or high. Metallic studded tires start and stop better than a 4 by with ARB lockers. A Tundra with 4 studded tires is invincible on ice. Snow depends on if there is a crust or if it's hard packed. I can only put chains on the back. They won't fit in front
     
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  5. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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    If the road is so bad that you need chains on the front is it even safe to be driving?
     
  6. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    The majority of the weight is in the front, your best traction is chaining the front. In snow you can't feel or tell any difference. But if it's ice on pavement I would do the back. If I was camping in Wyoming elk hunting 25 miles from pavement near Rock Springs and it snowed 2' -3' last night I would chain up and assure I made it out. Don't ask me how I know.. I was driving 2000 Ford 3/4 Ton Super duty 4x4 diesel. Safety is just a word, sometimes before roads are closed it's not safe. You determine what you can do based on experience in bad weather.
     
  7. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:36 PM
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    Yes if you are out 4x4 with friends and want to get home. Steering in snow is no big deal. I cut timber all year long for helicopters, Erickson, Siller Bros. Croman, Paramount. I bought a new truck every 2 years. Got tired of being layed off and went to work for the government. I spent many years driving in bad weather. The colder it is the more the helicopters can lift.
     
  8. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:45 PM
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    Totally hear you on the experience factor being huge. Also a difference in being able to make it home from a remote logging road and driving to ski slopes
     

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