Should Snow Chains Be Installed on Front or Rear Axle of 4x4?

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Which axel should chains be installed on when vehicle is equipped with 4x4? 2017 Ram 2500

asked by: Shawn

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Tire chains like the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair # TC2533 should be installed on the main drive axle of the 4x4. This will be the rear axle on your 2017 Ram 2500 4x4. I've attached a video of the installation to assist.

With 4x4 vehicles you can technically put chains on all 4 tires if desired, but your owners manual will state to install on the rear axle.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I attached a link to a page that has all of the tire chains for your tire size of 305/45-22. I would go with the part #TC2335 because it's easy to install, the price is good, and these offer great traction as well. I attached an install video for…

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The owner's manual for your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 states you cannot use tire chains on the 275/60R20 tires. The manual states there can be clearance issues if chains are used. I recommend contacting your dealership for clarification concerning tire…

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Answer 3

You would want to go with a Class S tire cable option like the part #TC3029 that has been confirmed as a fit for your tire size. Class S means the clearances require are less than 15 mm. This would be the best option we have for you to allow for…

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The clearance in your 2016 Ram 1500's wheel wells really limits your options. The best chains for 275/60 R20 tires are going to be the Glacier Cable Tire Chains item #PW3029C. These are class S chains that will give you good traction in both…

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The Titan Chains part #TC2533 have been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Chevy Tahoe and would be a great option for you. These chains offer great traction, and easy install, and are at a price that's great. If at all possible we recommend…

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For your 2018 Nissan Titan the Titan chains part #TC2533 are the chains I recommend. These are easy to install, provide great traction, and are priced great. I attached an install video that shows these installed on a similar Nissan Titan for you to…

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For your 2018 Nissan Titan SV with the tire size of 275/60-20 the tire chains I recommend are the part #TC2533 that you referenced. These chains install pretty easily, provide great traction and are priced great. We also had the chance to install…

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Answer 8

When using tire chains, you definitely want to use them in pairs. For your FJ Cruiser, it is best to put them on the main drive axle, which is the rear axle. On most 4x4 vehicles it is generally acceptable to use chains on all 4 tires if you wish,…

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I pulled up the owners manual for your 2012 Toyota Tundra and they require tire chains that are less than 5 mm thick to avoid clearance issues so I would recommend the Titan chains part #TC2327 for your tire size of 275/65R18.

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For your 2018 Toyota Tundra I recommend the Titan Chains part #TC2533 which are a confirmed fit for your tire size of 275/65-18, are easy to install, and will provide great traction. They also don't require much clearance either as they are Class…

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Answer 11

For your tire size of 285/75-16 the Titan chain set part #TC2533 would be a really excellent option. These install easily, provide great traction and aren't too bad on price either!

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For your 2012 Toyota Tundra that has the tire size 275/65-18 front and back the Titan tire chains part #TC2828CAM that you referenced would be a solid choice. These are a v-bar style which does really good in icy conditions. The install is a little…

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