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Laughing Gas
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From: coquitlam,BC
tire chains
Anybody had to put tire chains on the wheels? The ones i had for my previous truck will not work because of very limited clearance between the rear shock and the tire. Chains are too thick. Just wondering if anybody had ones that work.
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I was checking on my '17 with 20s, and a couple at work with 18s. There is very little clearance between the tire and the shock. MAYBE you could get lucky with cable chains, but it's going to be hyper-ugly if things get loose.
I was considering a 1.25" spacer for the rear wheels if I was going to venture into snow country. Instead, I considered staying home in the winter, at least so far.
I was considering a 1.25" spacer for the rear wheels if I was going to venture into snow country. Instead, I considered staying home in the winter, at least so far.
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I have used these on the rear tires of my 2019 F150 in snow.
https://www.etrailer.com/p-TC2327.ht...&hhmodel=F-150
I have test fitted them on the front, but never used them there. Everything fit ok.
https://www.etrailer.com/p-TC2327.ht...&hhmodel=F-150
I have test fitted them on the front, but never used them there. Everything fit ok.
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From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
We need to carry chains for when we drive in the mountains in winter. We have not chains, but cables, which hug the tires much more closely than chains. They also ride quieter. Maybe not quite the traction of chains, but they go on easier, provide more clearance, and as I said are a lot more quiet.
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From: Abilene TX.
Well I have lived in the North, central states, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Both Dakotas, Wyoming, Missouri, Kansas, under protest. I had no choice that was just some of the states, my Father worked on the railroad. We moved back to Texas (I was born in Sweetwater) in 1967, except for a little stent with Uncle Sam (Army), been here every since. So thankfully not much need for chains. I have used my 4 wheel drive on occasion.
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Yes, the cable chains will work fine for most serious low traction conditions. Studded tires work well too and sometimes wish I still bothered with the winter change over. Good tires and any kind of chain will likely get you through most anything. I ordered Glacier cable chains for the 2013 F-150 when it was new. When we replaced a 2003 Ranger with a 2019 F-150 the cable chains I had for the Ranger fit it perfectly so they are now in that truck.
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