Snow chain question
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Snow chain question
I'm planning a trip in late December over a pass that might require me to carry/use chains. Will be driving a 99' f250 4x4. I have 315/75/16's (35/12.50's) bfg muds that just fit with a 2" spring and a tiny bit of inner fender trimming. They don't rub at all. But I'm sure that snow chains would hit the front fender when I turn and/or hit bumps. I know the right thing to do is get smaller tires or more lift but I don't want to spend the money on that just for one use since we have mild winters her in sw Washington. My question is can I run the chains in the rear and be ok legally and also get around alright?
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Really? Everybody out here runs them on the front on 4x4's. I would think that gives the best traction for turning and stopping because of the engine wieght on the front axle. But if you folks get around with chains on the rear I guess I can too. Thanks.
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why not put them on in the front and experiment... cylce the steering and and maybe even drive it some. go to a parking lot with speed bumps (dont drive there with them on, lol wait and put them on there) and then hit the bumps.
its all your judgement b/c we aren't there to see exactly your clearances are... and even if you post a pic its only 2-D and still wont help.
maybe borrow a set of your buddies smaller tires? ???
thats my suggestion!
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its all your judgement b/c we aren't there to see exactly your clearances are... and even if you post a pic its only 2-D and still wont help.
maybe borrow a set of your buddies smaller tires? ???
thats my suggestion!
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a few years back, me and my family were traveling through oregon and southern washington when we driving it was literally a white out blizzard and everything was all shut down and the big electric sign over the free way kept saying to either to turn around or have chains on the vehicle. after we read the first one every sign we saw after that we kept saying "oops, i missed what that one said" and kept on truckin :0 we were going about 8 mph cuz of the poor visibility but we made it through just fine.
never have i seen that much snow on a major interstate.
never have i seen that much snow on a major interstate.
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I prefer to run them on the front for stopping and turning, as well as 4x4 traction, but you can run them on the back. That's how the 2wds do it. I wouldn't risk it on the front because they can really rip up a fender. I personally run more lift on my trucks because of that. I leave plenty for chains. You have to remember that they fly out from the tire at speed, so if you are close then they will get real close.
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> Can you get chains or cables for 35x12.5x15 tires
Yes.
http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM
Yes.
http://www.tirechain.com/TRUCK-SUV-CHAINS.HTM
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From: fallon nv
If you go the semi truck chain route,make sure to get cam lock chains.with these type of chains youl be able to snug them up nice and tight.be sure to get plenty off rubber bunggie cords for slak adjustment.
Cam locks have a tool that fits a cam thats built into the chain.after you get as much slak out of the chain as ya can,turn the cam to lock the chain thight.If done right the chain should bite into the rubber of the tire.
I use these type and they last.i mainly use them on my 4by when we do our winter trail runs.The outright cost of these chains is high but they can be repaired if a cross link breaks,or you can trade them in at a truck stop or dealer.
Cam locks have a tool that fits a cam thats built into the chain.after you get as much slak out of the chain as ya can,turn the cam to lock the chain thight.If done right the chain should bite into the rubber of the tire.
I use these type and they last.i mainly use them on my 4by when we do our winter trail runs.The outright cost of these chains is high but they can be repaired if a cross link breaks,or you can trade them in at a truck stop or dealer.
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Originally Posted by 76fordtruck
a few years back, me and my family were traveling through oregon and southern washington when we driving it was literally a white out blizzard and everything was all shut down and the big electric sign over the free way kept saying to either to turn around or have chains on the vehicle. after we read the first one every sign we saw after that we kept saying "oops, i missed what that one said" and kept on truckin :0 we were going about 8 mph cuz of the poor visibility but we made it through just fine.
never have i seen that much snow on a major interstate.
never have i seen that much snow on a major interstate.
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Originally Posted by The SnoMan
You were luck because there is not a tire made that can hold a candle to tire chains when it gets really bad. Myself, I put them on the rear or both axle, not just front as I have a thing about wanting to keep the rear end behind me on a big vehicle when it gets bad.
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