pewag Wide Base Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tension - 1 Set
Item # PWE3231SC
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pewag Tire Chains - PWE3231SC
- Tire Chains
- On Road Only
- Drive On and Connect
- Steel Square Link
- Deep Snow
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- No Rim Protection
- pewag
Get excellent grip for your wide tires. Grooved links and ladder pattern provide traction in snow, ice, and mud. Chains mount easily and tension with cams. Reversible design allows for wear on either side for longer-lasting chains.
Features:
- Provides excellent traction for the wide tires on your truck, SUV, or 4WD vehicle
- Square links are grooved to dig into deep snow, mud, and ice better than traditional square links
- Ladder pattern gives you traction as you drive forward
- Lasts longer than typical chains - reversible design allows for wear on either side
- Installs with effortless tensioning - just twist cams to pull the chain taut around the tire
- Rubber adjusters (sold separately) are recommended for a tight fit
- Resists corrosion thanks to nickel manganese alloy steel construction
- Case hardened for strength and durability
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: super-single and wide-base-rim tires
- Fits: 15" - 22" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
- Quantity: 2 chains
- 90-Day 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.
These pewag ladder-patterned chains are great winter weather chains for your SUV, truck, or 4WD vehicle. Not only do the grooved square links dig into deep snow and ice better than rounded or standard square links, but the reversible design of these chains also allows them to wear under standard use much longer than other chains. And if you're partial to American-made products, you'll be happy to know that these are made in Colorado.
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 simple.
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. Insert the included tool into the cam and twist to tighten the sidewall chain. Twist as many cams as it takes to get a tight fit.
5. Drive forward 2-3 vehicle lengths and recheck the chain tension. Tighten any loose cams. 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
USA 3231 SC pewag Made in USA All Square Chains - Wide-Base Tires - 15" - 22" Tires
Replaces E3231SC
Replaces USA3231SC
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
- 215x16
- 265/85-17
- 275/55-20
- 275/60-20
- 275/65-20
- 275/75-18
- 275/85-16
- 285/45-22
- 285/50-18
- 285/50-20
- 285/60-17
- 285/65-17
- 285/65-20
- 285/70-18
- 285/70-19.5
- 285/75-18
- 295/35-24
- 295/40-24
- 295/65-18
- 295/70-18
- 295/75-17.5
- 305/35-24
- 305/40-22
- 305/45-22
- 305/50-20
- 305/55-20
- 305/60-18
- 305/65-17
- 305/65-18
- 305/70-16
- 305/70-17
- 305/75-15
- 315/35-24
- 315/60-18
- 315/70-16
- 315/70-17
- 315/75-16
- 325/40-22
- 325/50-18
- 325/50-20
- 325/60-18
- 33x12.5-16
- 33x12.5-18
- 33x12.5-20
- 33x13.5-16
- 33x14.5-15
- 345/55-17
- 35x10.5-15
- 35x12.5-16
- 35x12.5-16.5
- 35x12.5-18
- 35x12.5-20
- 35x14-16.5
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
pewag Wide Base Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tension - 1 Set - PWE3231SC
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (102 Customer Reviews)
Get excellent grip for your wide tires. Grooved links and ladder pattern provide traction in snow, ice, and mud. Chains mount easily and tension with cams. Reversible design allows for wear on either side for longer-lasting chains.by: Jared 10/01/2023
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Chains fit my tires very well and appear to be very well made.
by: Kyle 11/27/2022
I did the research & I am VERY HAPPY with my decision to buy these snow chains. My tires are 35x12.5x18. The quality & looks are great. These chains will be last ones for my truck! Best Prices Here (etrailer.com)
by: Tom 12/02/2022
Pewag products are top of the line and not for the faint of heart. We run Pewag chains on our
Firedepartment loader and now on my new Bronco...
by: Jack 01/04/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Like the quality and the easy installat ion.
by: Willie D.11/22/2018
Mitsubishi
Excellent traction on snow and ice. Heavy duty textured square chains. Only the best for my 14,000# Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4x4.
by: Tom01/18/2019
2016 Ram3500
These are great chains! They do give you a rather rough ride but I expect that from any square link snow chain. They grip great and are very strong.
by: John 02/17/2023
These are excellent chains! These chains were the number 1 choice when I use to plow snow for the county for 20+ years. Very quick delivery of 3 days!
by: Brian f 01/30/2017
2015 Ram 2500
Heavy durable chains . Wish the tightening tool was longer for more leverage .
by: Shawn Y.01/17/2017
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Chains worked very well. They were easy to install and they provided good traction.
by: Michael 03/01/2023
2023 Land Rover Range Rover
great service!
by: Jesse01/08/2021
They tracked the order every step of the way. Very informative the second you place a order. Great customer service! Product is perfect, can’t wait to try them out next storm
by: Richard 11/22/2022
Great service and knowledge of product. Delivered ahead of schedule.
by: Patrick12/31/2016
These bad boys eat through snow like a sumo wrestler at a buffet table.... They bite into ice and snow like a grizzly feasting on salmon. Definitely take the time to learn to put these on and actually put them on before you need them!! Helpful online videos if this is your first prom dance...
by: MikePower/Dallas, Texas01/07/2014
As in all things in life.. the best time to sell a home, car, watch or whatever is BEFORE YOU HAVE to! This supplier is great, the product is great, I need them for a trip this coming December, thats why I bought them now.
by: Doug 08/21/2022
Great service as usual.
by: Ryan10/04/2018
Item arrived as described. Customer service was top notch. There was an issue with chains being on backorder and they took care of me as quickly as possible. I would buy from them again
by: James 11/22/2023
by: Mark 03/02/2021
by: Craig01/12/2022
by: Perry 01/13/2023
by: Larry 10/29/2021
by: Kevin01/29/2024
Purchased for 2016 Sprinter 4WD 140. Very pleased. Works well here in Pacific NW snow and ice. Heavy chain, but installs easy enough. Will need designated storage space. Great service and delivery.
by: Matthew 02/02/2024
Quinn was awesome with helping me figure out what Pewag chains that were right for my truck because I insisted on an American made product.
Thanks again Quinn!!!
by: Bob12/21/2022
Chains worked as designed. We use them in our trips to our farms in Montana and Wyoming when roads are open of course. Truck and trailer do not slip or fish tail.
by: Angus Ng12/31/2016
Pewag PWE2228SC chains are nothing fancy. Good old traditional design. Came in a canvas bag with no closure. Successfully mounted them on P165/70R17 tires. Have not tested them in real-life snowy conditions. After chains are on, should drive vehicle 1/4 to 1/2 tire revolution, then tighten chain hooks further. Adding additional tension cords almost a must. Picture shows chain loosening at 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions after driving only a few feet. Consider adding threaded chain link to tie down extra free links to prevent them from flopping around when driving. Flopping chains are know to cut brake and ABS lines and cause other damage to the vehicle, especially if chains are installed on front tires. Thule XG12 Pro may be a better choice for front tires, because nothing flops around on the medial side of chains.
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