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Glacier Tire Chains w/ Cam Tighteners - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
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Glacier Tire Chains w/ Cam Tighteners - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair

Part Number: PWH2249SC
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$289.07
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These standard, twist link chains are great for driving in deep snow. The cam-style side chains ensure quick adjustment and a snug fit. Their low-carbon steel construction makes them durable. Great Prices for the best tire chains from Glacier. Glacier Tire Chains w/ Cam Tighteners - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair part number PWH2249SC can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Glacier Tire Chains - PWH2249SC

Highlights

  • Built for Deep Snow: Twist links bite through thick powder so you can climb steep, slick grades.
  • Fast, Snug Fit: Cam tighteners twist in place for quick tensioning even with gloves on.
  • Strong Steel Build: Case-hardened, low-carbon steel stands up to rough winter roads.
  • Forward Grip Pattern: Ladder design helps your tires pull straight through packed drifts.
  • Optional Rubber Adjusters: Add them for an extra-tight fit when conditions get rough.

Features to know about

Powering Through Deep Snow and Mud: Twist Links That Keep You Moving

When the snow piles up or the road turns to slush, these Glacier tire chains dig in with their twist-link design. The twisting shape of each link grips deep into snow for steady forward traction, while the ladder pattern helps you power straight through without slipping. They’re built for serious conditions where steady control really matters.

Stay Confident in Harsh Winter Driving: Case-Hardened Low-Carbon Steel Construction

These chains are made from case-hardened, low-carbon steel, giving them the toughness to stand up to rugged winter use. The hardened outer layer resists wear and scuffing from ice and packed snow, while the low-carbon core keeps each link strong under tension. Whether you’re on a steep, snowy road or working through heavy accumulation, they hold up season after season.

Quick Tightening on the Go: Built-In Cam Tighteners for a Snug Fit

Getting the chains tight around your tires is simple thanks to the side cams integrated into the chain design. Just insert the included tool into each cam and twist—the chain pulls evenly around the tire for a secure, uniform fit. The cams give you fast, assisted tensioning so you spend less time adjusting and more time driving with confidence. For an even tighter hold, rubber adjusters (sold separately) can be added.

Glacier tire chains laid flat on the ground before installation to check for twists and tangles

Glacier tire chains being draped over a vehicle tire with cross chain prongs facing outward

Close-up of Glacier tire chains being connected at the back and front of a tire for secure fitment

Person using a tool to tighten cam fasteners on the sidewall of Glacier tire chains

Rubber adjusters attached to Glacier tire chains to maintain tight fit around tire

Ready for Big Tires and Big Jobs: Fits 22" to 24-1/2" Tires

Each set includes two chains designed to fit tires from 22" up to 24-1/2", giving you reliable coverage for large tires that need strong traction in snow. Whether you’re heading into the mountains or working through a winter storm, these chains bring dependable grip and strength when the conditions demand it.

Specs

Fit

  • Fits: 22" - 24-1/2" tires (for exact sizes, see below)

Quantity

  • Quantity: 2 chains

Warranty

  • Warranty: 90-Day warranty

Note

  • Note: To determine whether you can use snow chains on your vehicle, or if chains might affect your ABS/ESP functionality, consult your owner's manual.

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.

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.

H 2249 SC Glacier by pewag Twist Link Chains - Heavy Trucks - 22" - 24-1/2" Tires




These chains fit the following tire sizes:

  • 10x22
  • 11x24.5
  • 13/80-20
  • 275/85-22.5
  • 285/75-24.5
  • 285/80-24.5

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

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Had to pull the chains out for the first time last month when my 1991 F-250 got held up on a very slick and steep ice covered road. They fit over my LT215/85R-16 Firestone Winterforce LT E tires very nicely and on the first try with no problems. I have only used chains on smaller cars before this but these installed very easily with the caming links and included tool for tightning. These chains seem to have a good range of adjustment and were also easy to remove. They seem sturdy and well made and of course traction was very solid once they were installed. Highly recommended.
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Tim S.

4/5/2017

Great. I put the chains wet in plastic bags for a year and they hardly rusted at all. Installed them on my larger 23585R-16 tires and they do fit that size too.

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Although I haven't used them in ice or snow yet, the snow chains appear to be of great quality and are very easy to install. The cam tighteners work nicely and hold the chain on the tire with no slack. Etrailer.com was great to work with. Ordering was easy. They kept me updated via email during the shipping process. They upgraded my free shipping and I received my order in 2 business days instead of 7 as projected originally. I can tell that they care about their customers.
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Keith S.

2/20/2015

I got them after the big snowice storm we had here last year. I only had the opportunity to use them one time since getting them and really just went out then to try them out in some slush. I like them and enjoy the fact that they are in the truck at all times. It doesnt snow/ice much here, but Im ready if it does. Its bad to be like this, but I hope it snows this year just so I can use my chains? Ha!I have told others about your company and encouraged them to get chains from you.

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Excellent chains on 2005 GMC Sierra. Cam Locks are good but you really need to use a tire bungee or equivalent to pull the chains tighter. I use wire ties for the extra length of chain on the inside and outside firewall. Turns the truck into a total snow beast, I have yet to get stuck and have never used the winch I bought for that purpose.
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Christopher H.

1/9/2019

Sold the GMC, bought a 2011 Tundra 4.6L DoubleCab. These chains fit a little better on that vehicle. This time the chains are on an all season radial, not snow tires. Makes the truck invincible as a plow machine. I install them on a level garage floor and make very sure they are on super tight.

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Perfect fit for my van.

I drive a 2016 144" 2wd, high top Sprinter van. During the summer it moves a lot of ice cream, via 400lb ice cream carts. During the winter, it moves me to Mammoth. When the conditions are good (for skiing).....road conditions suck...super cold and icy.....395 from Bishop to Mammoth is often closed, and if open...chains or 4x4 snow tires mandatory.

I've purchased other products here...This site consistently provides useful revues and sizing fitment advise...I also took etrailer's recommendation to my regular tire guy to confirm is was a good match- which he confirmed.

*Any Sprinter specific owners reading this.....the stock tires felt super sketchy in icy high sierra without the chains. But with them on, and, since I roll with a 750lb. lift gate weighing down the back end.....back tires chained up.....I felt really safe. I did need to trim a 3-4 links off to stop the inside access chain links banging on the axel (bolt cutters from Mammoth Chevron) after a day of riding around on them to make sure I had correct fit. This level of fitment should be expected.

**I never review things online. I believe the email from etrailer, which led me to this review is the first i've received from them.....maybe 1 year since I bought the chains?....perfect amount of contact.

***Attached is a picture of me at Mammoth, because who wants to see a picture of well fitting chains.
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2017 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins. These chains were easy to install and fit solidly. They do not have the cam system so you will need bungee cords. I set up 2 rubber bungees per tire and added a hook in the middle. Works perfect. They fit my 285/65/20s with room to spare. I have not used these in the field yet but I grew up using tires chains and these are no different.
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The order was handled very fast, and I got the snow chains in no time.
Those are chains for big vehicle, they are heavy and sturdy.
Comparing to diamond pattern chains that I had perilously, the new chains almost impossible to tangle. It takes just 30 seconds to lay them correctly on the ground.
In my garage I put them as instructed in the video on etrailer web page. But in real life scenario, on highway shoulder, I would probably lay them down on the ground, drive 2-3 feet forward and try to close the chains on top of the wheel (versus crawling on the ground and trying to reach behind the wheel).
The tension system is simple and intuitive. Comparing again to diamond pattern chains, this tension system is much more robust.

The only downside of those chains, they miss caring bag. The bag they where shipped in, has no zipper, and cannot be closed once open.
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Chains fit well, are heavy duty, and the included tightener tool worked great. Cam Tighteners are a must. Makes the job of putting the chains on easier.
I bought the dual wheel version chains for the back end as well. We tend to get ice under snow on a gravel lane. These chains should keep me moving.
I would recommend these to others.
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Ordered for custom size truck tires. The fit and quality seem pretty good, although we did order some tensioners from Amazon, and had to buy a small tool bag for carrying the chains.
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So far they are pretty easy to figure out and use. Recommend getting bungies or something to tighten them, the glacier star tensioner works well. We tried them in dry conditions and then painted the chain loop that needs to hook...that was great...also painted the cam twist tool red so we can find it easily.
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The product that arrived to me did not match the description on the website and had to be returned twice. Despite that e trailer customer service is pretty awesome.
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Everything about this order from browsing the eTrailer web site, to calling and talking to customer service (George), to ordering and receiving the tire chains was excellent. I got what I ordered and the chains fit my vehicle perfect. Thanks to eTrailer for understanding what customer service is all about.

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Delivered the wrong size chains. I ordered 255/55/20 I received chains for 15 inch rims. Dealing with a Phillip H at your company no positive solutions.
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Jenny N.

8/21/2023

The bags that come with the tires chains does not list every size that they fit. These chains will fit with the 255-55-20 tires.

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Installed these on both tires and it only took under 30 minutes. Watched a online video and installation went exactly as in the vid. Terrific fit on the 03 Ranger 15" 2 wheel drive vehicle.
Used 5 spoke tighteners and everything is ready to go. Drove a couple of hundred feet down the drive and all went well.
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Received my order today. I ordered chains for both sides of dually front and back. Today I received ONE chain for ONE side of dually. ONE SINGLE CHAIN. Good work, fix it!!
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Jenny N.

11/16/2022

I know that we ped the ball on this one and we are working to have the missing chain shipped out to you.

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I gave them 4 stars because I haven’t used them yet. I put them on my truck and they seem to go on easy enough in my driveway. The can tensioners seem to get them pretty tight.
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The chains worked great in the deep snow we were hit with over the weekend. I was the only one on my road that was able to get off the mountain. The grades here are steep and without the chains you can't get up the hills. My driveway has a 9 percent grade and I didn't even slip a tire going up it.
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Seem to fit well, used on a defender 110 with 255/60/R20. Plenty of adjustment range.
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Great chains! Get them on as tight as possible with all the cams facing out, drive a short way and then tighten the cams where needed. Very easy install and the grip is excellent - got us safely through the snowstorm that just hit Tahoe.
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If you have been searching the internet for tire chains, look no further. I had recently decided to purchase a set of chains for my 2007 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner. After an extensive search with the local auto retailers, and unhappy with the price they were charging, I had come across etrailer.com on the internet. Not only was etrailer.com cheaper by $30+ than everyone else, but immediately after my purchase, the customer service sales rep (George J) had emailed me with the invoice and had also indicated that he had upgraded the shipping to "expedited" which was greatly appreciated given the fact that he did not charge for this added higher level of customer service. The chains arrived right on time as promised via UPS. The quality is perfect. Almost polished in appearance with galvanized hardened steel. Also, they included a unique feature that I had not seen before "Cam Tighteners". If you haven't seen them before just watch the online video! They work great. Overall, I would highly recommend this product to anyone. I really appreciated the communication with George J. He kept me in the loop from start to finish. Given the fact that this purchase is "just a set of tire chains" but I really appreciated communication and price.
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Tim H.

2/16/2018

Absolutely perfect though given my locality, I have only had to use them a few times

by:
These chains are excellent. They're a bit tricky to get on tight (so maybe not so great if you will be taking them off and putting them on repeatedly) but once on and secure, they are perfect for the plow truck.
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I bought tire chains for the ice that I hope I don't have to use. Etrailer was easy to use and my order that I placed at 5:04 pm still shipped on UPS that night & I received it the next day. Awesome!
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Stan H.

1/14/2018

Havent used them at all. Thats good! Theyre my insurance policy against bad weather.

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We ordered the snow chain's on saturday with the help from the lady at 800 number. I explained that we needed them by Dec. 23rd and the lady assured us we would have them in 3 days. They were delivered on the following tuesday, it only took 2 days. Thank you so much, we are going to Illinois for Christmas and really need those chains.
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Nellie H.

12/14/2017

Never had to use yhem but we have them if we need them. They are fairly easy to install so i am very appreciative of that. We thought they are well worth the price we paid. Our children live in illinois so we are sure we will need them sooner or later.

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I just got them. Haven't used them yet and I don't know that much about tire chains, but it looks like I've made a great deal by getting them from you guys. When put them on the car I'll contact you with again with pictures.
Thank you
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Rustyz

9/16/2016

I am still waiting to use them. It hasnt snowed or iced here yet!

by:
These chains work great , easy to install . Can tighteners make them easy to tighten. Good price , fast delivery.
by:
eTrailer has asked me to review this product, which I purchased last year.

Unfortunately, I have been fortunate and have not found myself in road conditions requiring the use of chains, and therefore I cannot attest to its quality or performance at this time.

I keep them in a toolbag in the truck, along with the Multi-Arm Rubber adjusters I also purchased.

I rate 5 star because they are still in new condition and show no signs of deterioration.
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