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The V-bar studs on these chains bite into ice to give you superior traction. The ladder pattern assists with starts and stops. Low-carbon steel twist links are great in deep snow. Cam tighteners let you quickly adjust the fit for simple installation.
Features:
Specs:
V-Bar Icebreakers
The V-shaped studs (also known as icebreakers, spikes, or cleats) that are built into these twist-link tire chains bite into ice, providing superior grip for a safer ride on ice-covered roads.
Installation
1. Drape the chain over the tire, making sure that the V-bars are facing out.
2. Drive forward about 1/4 of a tire revolution. (You can also lay the chain out and then drive onto it.)
3. Fasten the ends of the chain together.
4. Use the cam tensioning devices that are built into the side chain to tighten. Do this by inserting the flat end of the included wrench into the slot on each cam and twisting it.
5. Drive forward a bit and tighten the chain as needed.
You can use rubber or chain adjusters (sold separately) to increase the tension on the chains for a tighter fit.
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, as shown below.
185/60-15
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (437 Customer Reviews)
The V-bar studs on these chains bite into ice to give you superior traction. The ladder pattern assists with starts and stops. Low-carbon steel twist links are great in deep snow. Cam tighteners let you quickly adjust the fit for simple installation.For a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic with 4x4 with stock 275/60 R20 tires. Summary: Good on Rear Tires NOT on Front Tires. They fit good on the rear tires but I do not recommend for the front tires. Unless I'm installing them wrong there is not enough clearance between the inner front sidewall and suspension components (Steering Knuckle and Upper Control Arm). It would be nice to have on both front and rear axles though.
Brooke M - 05/26/2021Good morning, I have used your tire chains for years. Always loved them. Today I tried them on my new Ford Ranger. (Bought New for that truck) Backs fit great, fronts not at all. I guess I will have to contact customer service to return them.
Sierra K - 08/31/2021
They are great chains but you have to, have to, have to, I can’t express it enough, buy the rubber bungee cord hooks to make it tighter and keep the chains on, I tried without it at first and any speed over 8mph and they might fall off, I have a 2018 F150 and with both products I can drive up to 35 to 40 mph without any issues even though I think that speed is not recommended, I just wanted to see what would happen. It’s a Texan thing, I’ve used these in Colorado and New Mexico and are perfect
I live on an unpaved road 7 miles in high on a mountain which ices up nightly. Winter starts here mid October and ends mid May. These ice chains are needed to get me home a few nights a week during the winter months. They fits as described. I questioned Angela at customer service if these chains wold fit “E” load tires. She told me they would and they do. I like etrailer as my goto accessory store for my HD Sierra, Tundra and Tahoe Z71. The videos are very informative except I haven’t been able to install the chains without moving the vehicle. I need to roll it either forward or back to complete the install. Please see photos. Thank You for your Professionalism at etrailer
Heavy duty and rugged. I had to trim off some links to make them fit just right but but they fit my tires perfectly now and super snug. Only used them once but they worked great and easy to put on. I bought a second set for survival if a big storm hits.
They fit my 275/60-20 tires on my RAM 1500 just right. Took less than a minute to put each one on. Took it for a drive everything seems great.
Great looking set of chains!!! Put one on my Toyota 4x4 to see how they fit. It was much easier to put on, and that cam system works great an love those V-bars. I think they will do a great job for my truck and on our mountain roads.
Tested 'em out and fit exactly. Tied back with a chain link for no loose ends. Headed north with the snow and ice. Ready for the road ahead. Easy install. Cam over pulled everything tight. 265-70-17's .
Received the chains quicker than expected. Easy to install in the garage on a dry warm day.! Should be reasonably easy to install when needed in the snow. FORD recommends no chains for your pick up. However, etrailer demonstrated that they can be used, I appreciate the extra effort they went through. Always need chains in the mountains during hunting season.
The product came really fast and fit perfectly. The chains are nice and snug and the cams work amazingly to get the fit perfect. The vbars will be great for any ice.
2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 TC2828CAM w/ TCMA3 Rubbers (Heavy Trucks) Just received items and installed 1st time after watching video. Took 15 min in garage for dry run. Installed as video directed. Was an easy install considering that I am 65 yr old. Decided on these instead of cables for their longevity and safety. Don’t want a failure while driving. Very happy and impressed with these.
The chains came in today & I immediately put them on to check the fit. They fit as expected, & I am very pleased. I'll feel better this November when I am at over 10000 feet in the Rockies. Thanks !!!!!
Never used chains before. They exceeded my expectations. Easy to put on, tighten and take off. Amazing traction for plowing deep snow with my F150. I highly recommend these chains.
Plowman - 03/02/2021Awesome chains great value... Seriously heavy duty full link chains that are easy to put on. Great fit, put them on and never had to adjust or retighten them all day. Would recommend these chains and this seller to closest of friends.
Great value. Very easy to install. I did it up in the mountains before a steep section of trail. I used the rubber tensioners and it was super easy. Seems like price has gone up though; still a good value.
The tire chains that I purchased arrived quickly. They are well made, and easy to install. The cam system makes tightening the chains very easy. I would highly recommend purchasing these chains from etrailer.
Mark M - 12/20/2020I ordered these chains to help negotiate several miles of unmaintained dirt roads to my hunting camp. Winter conditions will range from solid ice to deep snow to rutted mud. I believe that these chains will handle all of it. Fit up and installation is simple. The cams really help to get a sung fit. etrailer's web site made the selection of the correct size easy. Just be sure to check your owner's manual to verify chains like this are appropriate for your vehicle. Overall, I would recommend these to anyone needing aggressive traction on variable road conditions.
Great chains, used 4 of them very hard last year. I broke one of the cross chains on one side which I can repair but have been rough on them. They make all the difference for 1-2 feet of snow. The cam locking system is really nice. They fit the very biggest tire for that chain with 1-2 links left. Wouldn’t go out of recommended size.
Tire chains fit great! Plenty of snow on the ground to test em out. They showed up promptly and great customer service now and in the past. Would recommend 100%.
I bought chains and rubber tensioners. Be sure to get tensioner! The chains were delivered very quickly. Packed in a very sturdy box. I unpacked them and practiced installing them on my 2005 4Runner with 265/70/17 tires. No problem putting them on. First time I used chains with cams. They made installation a snap. We live in Colorado. I got them a couple of days before a snow storm. We got hit with 16” of snow so I was able to try the chains right away. We live on a hill. I drove without the chains first and then installed the chains so I could make a comparison. Without the chains on mud and snow tires I was slipping around and almost got stuck. I was in 4WD with the center differential locked. I installed the chains (glad I practiced) and was able to drive the hill in 4WD hi with the center differential unlocked. This was a great buy at a great price!
Used a pair of these on my 4x4 Tundra last November on a hunting trip in the western Maine mountains. The logging roads were a sheet of glare ice covered with a few inches of snow. Other trucks were spinning and sliding into the ditch. With my v-bar chains I didn't spin, skid or slip even a little bit. Not even when hard braking on the steep hills. Very impressed! Highly recommended! The cams are great but I would still recommend using the optional rubber tensioners.
TCSA2 chain tighteners 1 pr TCMA2 chain tighteners 1 pr TC2828CAM tire chains 1 pr The above items were purchased for use on my 2000 Ford F350 crewcab 4X4 Truck. Excellent website and easy to use. Costs of items very competitive. Shipping time was prompt! and items were well packaged. Included several pictures of the items and of the installation on one of the Truck rear tire; LT285/75R 16 BFG all terrain tires... Installation went well and there were no problems; everything looked good after the chains and tensioners were installed... Hope this helps other folks out there. Great products that I would highly recommend to other folks!! Thanks, Henry
Henry S - 01/22/2018Nice chains. However I had to add a link to make them fit. Your spec sheet said they will fit my size tires but they were a bit short. I made them work. And before you ask. I have been installing chains on vehicles for 40 years so I am an experienced chain user. Perhaps you should add a few extra links to your product line. Thanks
Dunno what this portends, but I recently purchased my 1st ever set of snow chains. For years local road plows have been sufficient, but with Lake Erie conditions can get dicey. Did my research and settled on Titans for my 09 Doge Ram 1500 Pickup (TC282CAM). They must be good ones. Reviewed a how-to-do-it Youtube video where a Canadian CVSE officer demonstrated putting them on his work vehicle. Then i went out and familiarized myself with the procedure. Removal goes easier when the inside hook is released first. lol
charles j - 12/15/2017I use my chains about every third weekend over the winter so I can pull my ice castle fish house on the lake. The chains allow me the ability to go just about where ever I wish. That being said, my tire chains are not as heavy duty as I thought they would be. They have not broken or failed. They are lighter duty than the similar ones my cousin and uncle bought from another site. I have a 2013 Dodge Ram Sport with 275/60/20 tires. I went with etrailer because tirechains did not have 275/60/20 listed. I find out now, that I should have just entered 33x10.5. On yours, the cam wrench bent with the 1st installation, and with the bent handle it is difficult to put them on without the assistance of a large screwdriver and channel lock. The cam wrench supplied with their set is both longer and a larger diameter. The design where the ends of the chains connect to each other on the outside of the wheel is also much simpler than what your design is. My chains fit tight around the diameter of the tire and it's almost impossible to get the little triangle slid over the tab, especially when the wrench is in there. I get it close, then use the channel lock to hold the lever in place, take the wrench out, then take the screw driver and pry against the tire to get clearance so I can slide the triangle piece into place. The triangle is tight against the wall of the tire preventing it from sliding easily. Try doing this procedure with gloves on when it is -20 air temp with -35 windchills. It's not possible. It's not always that cold, but anything outside in the winter is not fun without gloves. I'm disappointed with my tire chains, but haven't had the funds to buy a new set from another site yet. I think the fix would be to re-engineer the triangle slip locking piece or whole connection method, but more importantly provide a higher quality cam wrench that has a longer handle, made from thicker and a higher grade metal. I figured I'd reply since you sent me a follow up email.
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