Titan Chain Low Profile Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair
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Titan Chain Tire Chains - TC1142
- Tire Chains
- On Road or Off Road
- Drive On and Connect
- Steel Twist Link
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- Manual
- Class S Compatible
- No Rim Protection
- Titan Chain
A more durable just-in-case option than cables, these low-profile, twist link chains are great for driving in snow or light ice, and they offer a smoother ride than square links. No cams or levers to come loose.
Features:
- Provides excellent traction in snow and light ice
- Twist links are great for snow, but provide some traction on ice too
- Small, rounded links makes for a less bumpy ride than thick, square links
- Ladder pattern gives you traction as you drive forward
- Made for passenger vehicles with limited wheel-well clearance
- Meets SAE Class S standards
- Installs quickly without any cams
- No chance of cams coming undone when you're reversing or navigating rough terrain
- Rubber adjusters (sold separately) can be used for a tight fit
- Constructed of low-carbon steel for strength and durability
- Includes reusable storage case
Specs:
- Fits: 13" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
- Link thickness: 4.5 mm (0.177")
- Quantity: 2 tire chains
- 30-Day limited warranty
Note: To determine whether you can use snow chains on your vehicle, or if they might affect your ABS/EPS functionality, consult your owner's manual.
If you have a car that requires low-profile chains because of limited clearance, but you need something a bit heavier duty than standard cable chains - which really aren't designed for anything beyond light snow- these chains are perfect. The rounded twist links provide traction in snow and light ice, and they give you a smoother ride than square links. These chains are also far more affordable than those square-link, Class S chains, so you won't have to pay an arm and leg if you only need a durable "just-in-case" option for driving through the mountains.
Class S Designation
SAE Class S tire chains are designed for use on passenger vehicles with restricted wheel-well clearance. Most newer cars, vans, and small trucks - especially those with large aftermarket tires - will require Class S chains. If you're unsure about the class of your vehicle, consult your vehicle's user manual.
These chains will fit your tires provided there is both:
- A - a minimum of 1.46" (37 mm) between the top of the tire tread and the wheel well
- B - at least 0.59" (15 mm) between the tire's sidewall and the vehicle
Confirming Your Fit
If you know your tire size, you may think you won't need to test fit your new chains. But there are a lot of variables that can affect whether chains will fit your specific tires, including your tire type, the amount of air pressure in the tire, the amount of tread wear, and the tire manufacturer. You'll also need to know how much clearance is in your wheel well, which you can determine by measuring from your tire tread to the sidewall of the wheel well.
We recommend that you order chains as early in the season as possible to give yourself plenty of time to test fit the chains and reorder if needed. This way, you won't be stuck out in the cold later with snow chains that don't fit.
You can test fit these chains in your garage or driveway, but you'll want to wait until there's snow on the ground to actually drive with them. Likewise, if you're out in the snow and come across bare pavement, you'll want to pull over and remove the chains. These chains can cause damage to the bare pavement, your garage floor, or your vehicle if they break from the wear of riding on a harsh surface.
Installing Snow Chains
Installing these chains is easy
1. Lay out the chains on the ground to make sure there are no twists or kinks.
2. Drape the chains over your tires, making sure that the prongs attaching the cross chains to the side chains face away from your sidewalls. Drive forward about half a tire rotation.
3. On the back of the tire, pull the chain tight and hook the ends together. Repeat this on the front of the tire.
4. Drive forward 2-3 vehicle lengths and recheck the chain tension. If needed, rubber adjusters (sold separately) can be used to get a tight fit. Make sure the hooks on the adjusters face away from your tire so your wheels don't get scratched.
Quick Tips:
- Lengthen the life of snow chains by drying them after each use before you store them.
- Check out our installation kit with safety lights and a kneeling pad (PO34FRK) to make things a little easier when you're installing chains out in the snow.
How to Choose Snow Chains for Your Vehicle
To choose the right snow chain, you must match your tire size. Those measurements can be found on the side of your tire.
185/60-15
- (185) - indicates tire width in millimeters
- (60) - gives you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width)
- (15) - denotes the diameter of the wheel rim in inches
1142 Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Twist Links - Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks - 14" - 20" Tires - 1 Pair
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
- 215/65-17
- 215/75-16
- 225/50-18
- 225/55-18
- 225/65-17
- 225/75-15
- 225/75-16
- 225/80-15
- 235/40-18
- 235/45-18
- 235/55-17
- 235/60-16
- 235/65-15
- 235/65-16
- 235/70-15
- 235/75-15
- 245/35-19
- 245/40-19
- 245/45-18
- 245/60-15
- 245/60-16
- 245/70-14
- 245/70-15
- 255/35-19
- 255/35-20
- 255/40-19
- 255/45-17
- 255/45-18
- 255/50-16
- 255/50-17
- 255/55-15
- 255/55-16
- 255/60-15
- 255/65-15
- 255/65-16
- 265/35-18
- 265/40-18
- 265/50-14
- 265/50-15
- 265/50-16
- 265/60-14
- 265/60-15
- 275/40-17
- 275/50-15
- 275/60-14
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Titan Chain Low Profile Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair - TC1142
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (676 Customer Reviews)
A more durable just-in-case option than cables, these low-profile, twist link chains are great for driving in snow or light ice, and they offer a smoother ride than square links. No cams or levers to come loose.by: Kim 03/20/2024
Very tight to get on but I found I do not require the tensioner. Very good product.
by: Dale 12/18/2023
Heading west and knew I would need tire chains for the trip. They offered what I needed and were sent out quickly.
by: Rick 02/17/2024
Perfect fit and very easy to install.
Haven’t used them in the snow yet based on my previous experiences I confident they will be fine.
by: Clayton12/19/2017
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Bought for my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. It is now unstoppable. My Vermont private road is too steep to be classified as a town road, and it went up through 6 inches of snow with icy spots without ever flinching.
by: Jonathan S02/07/2014
Chains were easy to put on and with the rubber tensioners these chains are snug. Haven't used these on the road but my driveway was covered with snow and ice and it handled it great
by: RR11/11/2020
As with everything I get from etrailer my new snow chains arrived in an extremely timely manner. Had a few questions during the ordering process which were answered with a single, helpful, friendly, concise phone call. My vehicle is equipped with oversized tires so I had to use the tire size calculator to get the correct fit for the tires I am using. The tire calculator was right on. Perfect fit. Perfect wheel well clearance when mounted on front or back. I needed type S chains for my commuter vehicle to make the 5 mile trip to the main road on those 12" snow/ freezing rain mornings not only comfortable, and possible, but also as safe as possible. Long story short if you need snow chains of any size or style etrailer is you store.
by: Denny 06/07/2021
These tire chains fit my JLG Boom Lift tires, size 25x7-12, perfectly after I removed two cross links. They were longer than I needed, but worked perfectly fine after I made the adjustments, which was very easy to do! The advice provided by Andrew was perfect! Thank you Andrew and etrailer.com. Also, I received the chains 2 days after I ordered them - super fast shipment!!! Great company to deal with. I would buy from them again!
by: Lawrence02/10/2021
I bought the chains after one winter morning when I could not get up a hill near my home. Living in Colorado one day can be a blizzard and the next sunny with snow melt off in a few days. Since my purchase I have not had the need to put on the chains but I know that they will fit and I am prepared. I gave an average rating for that reason.
by: Alice12/05/2018
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
Got on time,packed nice, made in China, and have not used yet. Going to use these on Dodge Caravan FWD when towing travel trailer out of steep camp sites were road surface is poor. Hoping it does work out.
by: Chris11/21/2021
Purchased for our early 60’s snow plow. These chains worked well the whole season- 3 months here. Never threw a chain or got stuck
by: Shane 12/01/2022
Only used once to get out of mud but were easy to install and worked nicely. They also pack down really small which is nice for storage in my small truck.
by: JIMMY S.02/24/2014
installed in about 10 mins ; have not used in snow yet ; able to drive at about 30 mph on hard surface road with no problems , just to make sure they would hold up ... NO COMPLAINTS . GOOD PRODUCT!
by: Beverly 01/08/2023
I just got them yesterday and once it snows though see how they work
by: The T10/29/2022
Excellent fit. There was one link put on backwards from all the rest but managed to make it work. Very satisfied with product and customer service
by: AG11/16/2018
2011 Honda CR-V
Website is useful, ordering is easy, prices are reasonable, shipping is fast.
Will be back when will try chains during Christmas trip.
Ag
11/17/2019
Easy to install. Did not have chance to use yet.
by: Stephen 12/21/2022
great service, price and promptness
by: Alec P11/26/2020
Excellent fit and worked very well. Only issue so far is that we had one link break, but I am guessing that this happens on occasion. We have them on again for this winter's plowing, but have not had to use them yet (thankfully!).
by: Pawel01/23/2019
2014 Jeep Compass
Awesome product, although truth be told I havent used them whatsoever yet - havent had that much icy roads. But it looks sturdy and in good shape.
by: Jack12/13/2018
2005 Ford Ranger
I love the product, and your service. I do highly recommend it to everyone. At this moment I do not have a picture yet. I will in a short future.
by: Kyle 12/15/2020
Crown
Great product! Very easy to install on my crown Victoria! I can’t wait to use in the snow!
by: Roger12/30/2020
here again, thank you
by: Jason 12/26/2023
2020 Ford Transit T250
by: Michael 09/24/2023
2021 Subaru Outback Wagon
by: Jason 12/02/2021
2019 Ram 3500
by: Russell 11/10/2023
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2/14/2014
I bought these chains after the 1st storm in Atlanta. Had them on for the second storm. Drove all night, didnt slip once. The 1st chain took me about 15minutes to get on, the second only took 5 minutes. They went on easy, and came off easy. Driving in the snow with these chains made the driving boring. Excellent product.