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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by charlesh
Does anyone know if on a 4X4 chains are required on all 4 wheels? I just wonder if only putting chains on the rear wheels will mess up the gearing between front and rear. This assumes of course that the vehicle is running in 4 wheel mode. I will presume no issue if running in 2 wheel drive mode. But if one needed chains, I guess one would also want to be in 4 wheel drive mode.
I called Schwabs about which tires need to be chained up and the guy said, "just the front since that's where all the weight is." He knew the truck would be in 4wd too.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Talking Tire Chains 101

This link will show you the class 'S' kind from Schwabby that were talking about and yes these are the easiest to put on and take off Chip,all your other assumtions are correct.

http://www.tirechain.com/DIAMONDSTYLECARCHAINS.htm
 

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