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Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
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Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set

Part Number: TC4257
$755.91
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These durable, low-carbon steel twist-link chains will give your dually excellent traction in deep snow. The ladder pattern assists with effective starts and stops. Includes chains for driver's and passenger's sides. Great Prices for the best tire chains from Titan Chain. Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set part number TC4257 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Titan Chain Tire Chains - TC4257

Highlights

  • Strong Grip in Deep Snow: Twist-link chains bite into packed snow and ice so you keep moving on steep or slick grades.
  • Smooth, Steady Ride: Rounded twist links cut down on jolts compared with square links of the same size.
  • Solid Starts and Stops: Ladder pattern provides reliable traction when accelerating or braking in tough winter conditions.
  • Durable Steel Build: Low-carbon steel links stand up to heavy use and tough road grit season after season.
  • Simple Manual Fit: Built-in lever tightens by hand and stays secure, even when backing up or crossing rough terrain.

Features to know about

Powering Through Deep Snow: Twist-Link Cross Chains Deliver Reliable Grip

When the snow piles up or you’re backing down an icy grade, these twist-link chains keep your dual tires locked in traction. The rounded links bite into packed snow for control and stability, while their shape helps reduce the jarring you’d feel from square links. The simple ladder pattern gives solid forward and stopping power so you can climb out of deep snow or hold steady on slick terrain.

Stay Confident on Icy Roads and Gravel: Ladder Pattern Improves Starts and Stops

Getting going on a frozen incline or slowing on an iced-over road can be tough. The ladder-style layout spreads those twist links evenly across your tires for balanced contact and smooth acceleration. That same pattern helps you stop without slipping, even when you’re pulling weight or working in rough conditions.

Built to Last Season After Season: Strong Low-Carbon Steel Construction

Each link is made from low-carbon steel for durability and toughness through repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This material holds up to hard use without giving in to wear or bending out of shape. It’s the kind of setup you can count on when you’re facing long winters or rugged backroads that demand strength from every component.

Simple Manual Setup That Stays Secure: No Cams to Come Undone

You won’t have to worry about tensioners loosening when you back up or cross rough patches. These chains use a manual lever connection instead of cams, so once they’re fastened, they stay put. Add rubber or chain adjusters (sold separately) if you want an even tighter fit around your duals—everything locks down snug so you can drive with confidence at speeds up to 30 mph.

Ready for Dual Tires and Easy Storage: Complete 1-Axle Set

This set includes two dual-tire chains—one for each side of your rear axle—giving full coverage across both tires per side. When the snow clears, pack them back into the reusable canvas storage bag until the next storm hits.

Specs

Application

  • Application: 20" - 24" tires (for exact sizes, see below)

Dimensions

  • Link thickness: 0.312" (7.9 mm)

Performance

  • Maximum speed rating: 30 mph

Quantity

  • Quantity: 2 dual-tire chains (driver's side and passenger's side)

Warranty

  • Warranty: 30-Day limited warranty

Note

  • Note: These chains are not intended to be put on commercial vehicles like plows, forklifts, or tow trucks.

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.

4257 Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - Dually Tires - Heavy Trucks - One Pair




These chains fit the following tire sizes:

  • 12.00x24
  • 14/80-20

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Video Transcript for Feature Review Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Wide Base and Dual Tires

Hi everyone, it's Evangeline, and today, we'll be taking a look at our Titan Chain Twist Link Snow Tire Chains for your dual tires right here at etrailer. Now, your dual tires have limited options when it comes to getting that extra traction on the road, but even with the limited options, we definitely have options for your different situations. If you need a lot of traction on a lot of ice, you might be considering the tire chains that have the V-bars or the cleats. Now, if you're expecting a lot of snow or a lot of mud, that's where these twist links come in handy. So we'll talk about that as well as mentioning other options for your dual tires for your different situations. So these are heavy-duty chains in a ladder pattern, so for some of your other tire chains, you can get them as a diamond pattern, you don't really have that ability though for dual tires.

So that ladder pattern is gonna be your traditional type of tire chains, you are gonna hear a babump babump on the road, but you'll also be feeling that grip on the road in the snow and the ice. Now, these tire chains are made of a low carbon steel, which means that they're extra durable, extra sturdy. Some other tire chains use an alloy like a manganese nickel alloy, those are more focused on corrosion resistance and handling the salt and the ice, this can do that too, but again, its focus is durability for those rocks and for the ice, which means if you do wanna use this for multiple seasons, please just double check your chains before putting them on your tire to make sure they hadn't corroded or anything like that. You can also get a version of these twist link chains with cam, so it's gonna look pretty much the same, they're just gonna have extra cam tensioners. I personally recommend getting the cam version, because it's gonna be faster and easier to tension things down, but also, because you'll have the included cam tensioner tool, which will make it easier for you to install that middle connection.

Speaking of that middle connection, that's what makes these chains are designed for dual tires, different from those chains that are designed for single tires. You're gonna have to connect it in the front, in the back, as well as in the middle. That can be tricky, but I have a special trick for that. So what I do is I put the link that needs to be connected right over your cam tensioner and use this to feed it through your tires. So using the tool, just pull the chains through, and then you can connect the other hook.

Now, these tensioners are not included with your tire chain, these are gonna be an add-on accessory, that way you have constant tension all throughout. Even if your chains are shifting around, this is shifting with it. Your chains will arrive in a canvas bag like this, and since we do send your chains for your axle, you will get two of these canvas bags. Some other chains arrive in hard shell or soft shell cases, which I personally prefer, but this is still a great way to store it inside your truck for whenever you need it. So quick summary is if you are looking for a tire chain that has a smoother ride than square links of a similar design, or if you're expecting a lot of deep snow and mud, but you still want that heavy-duty traction that can handle off-road situations or rocks or ice, then this is gonna be a great option for you, this was the ladder style chain that is designed with these twist links for your dual tires..

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We decided to purchase these on the off-chance my husband would need them on a delivery job he did.
My husband told me
"These were really easy to install!"
They fit perfectly thanks to (I think it was..) Ashley! I had looked up what I thought were the correct chains, she double checked, I was incorrect!
The personal service, the knowledge and willingness to go above and beyond by confirming I get the right equipment... AWESOME!!! Thank you ;)
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Application: 2017 Ram 3500 DRW. Road test: Hwy 50 from California near the Nevada line (into South Lake Tahoe); chains (or snow tires) required.

The chains worked great! It was snowing pretty good. I installed the chains on the side of the road prior to the "chains required" checkpoint. I had my headlamp prepared which was the key to an efficient install in low-light conditions. Naturally, manipulating the chains during install was twice the fun! But with some good gloves, a headlamp, and 3 slight repositions of the truck, they came on and were readjusted in about 30 min. I thought that was pretty good time considering the conditions and being safe around the other vehicle traffic.

The truck handled great. I capped my speeds at 30MPH, which did not happen that much given the few straightaways in that particular stretch of road. After a few miles the chains seemed to really settle in and my ride was pretty smooth. No excessive noise.

I found an awesome parking lot to remove the chains in South Lake Tahoe before getting into Nevada. (I probably could have kept them on through the city and on downgrade into Nevada, but it all worked out.) The lighting helped a LOT. However, it still took me about 25 min to remove the chains because I had trouble unlocking the inside tire on one side. Be ready to crawl and spend some time underneath your truck. The clearance underneath the Ram 3500 was plenty to get in there and sift through the chain to find the lever lock.

Sorry - no pictures. As soon as I had them off, it dawned on me I never took any pictures. If chains are required next time I make that run, I will try to remember to snap a few. Overall - they're good chains. Durable, and provided great traction if you want to run double chains on your dually. Remember good gloves and a headlamp, and make it an adventure not a chore.
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Fast and courteous service
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The product that I ordered was back ordered from the Manufacturer. etrailer.com customer service staff kept me informed about the situation and made sure that I received my items prior to the departure on my trip. Customer Service is the most important thing a company can offer on items that are available from several vendors and I have to say the team at etrailer.com is outstanding.
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Customer service was great. Tire chains seem solid. Won't need to use them for a while so can't say for sure.
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Super fast delivery of a well packaged heavy set of dual wheel tire chains. Very pleased, I will do business with etrailer again.
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I just got them two days ago, I have not put them on, used them or has it snowed. Although I love etrailers easy to use web site, prices and service I can never understand why they try to rush the review. I cannot imagine it is helpful to anyone for me to say they are bright and shiny and possible would work well if I had a chance to use them.
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F-350 DRW. Looks well made and should be great, but I opened first bag, got chain untangled in about 5 min, inspected, all good. However after opening second bag, it was so tangled up, took about 30 min to get straight. Inspected, looks fine. A big PIA.
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Mike L.

2/20/2026

I'm sorry that happened, that does indeed sound like a PITA!

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Chains worked great after you experiment on the best way to install... First time for me to install dually chains... After they are installed they worked great!
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Easy to put on. Transformed my truck from not being able to drive at all in the snow to unstoppable!
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Had to reorder my rear chains and etrailer made it right and was quick about it, 3 days to my front door.
Thanks,
Robert
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Fast service and follow up on my order. Will buy from them again.
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These arrived on time and look fairly rugged. I look forward to not getting stuck in the snow and mud.
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Have not needed them
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This is the exact product I ordered
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Great Service. Thank you. I will buy a lot more from you.
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