Recommendation for Snow Tire Chains to Fit Firestion ANS-Knob 6.50x16 Military Style Tires

Updated 12/27/2016 | Published 12/26/2016

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Question:

I have a 6 wheeled 1941 German Wehrmacht Krupp Proetze truck. The rear two axles are the drive axles and have Firestone ANS-Knob 6.50x16 tires mounted on the rims. I would like to buy some snow/ice chains for those drive axles and wonder if I also need them for the steering front axlesame size tires. The rear tires have lots of clearance, the front end has clearance problems when you go hard over inside the fenders the turning radius is HORRIBLE. SO I need some recommendations on snow/ice chain sets that will fit AND be reasonably easy to mount, ECONOMICAL AND NOT look too modern as this vehicle will be used in a WWII Battle of the Bulge reenactment and be photographed ALOT! Can you help me!? Speeds may get up to 35 MPH for short runs. I measured from the outside edge of the tread lug across the tread to the inside edge of the interior tread lug and it is 5 1/2 inches across. The overall diameter of tire and wheel appears to be @ 29 inches.

asked by: Peter G

Expert Reply:

We have a set of chains that will fit the 6.5 x 16 tires on your truck.

Those are the Peweg Brenta-C 4X4 Snow Tire Chains # PWXMR77V. These chains are sold in the pair. For your vehicle, you will need 2 sets for your rear axles. These chains do have a traditional look to the chain, but the connection chains are color coded to help with the installation, but you could paint the chains. The Peweg Brenta-C chains are the easiest to install and will give the best traction. The chain will ride close to the tire and have a lower profile than the traditional chain design.

As for mounting a set on the front tires, most chain and automobile companies advise to install snow tire chains on the drive wheels of the vehicle. Now, unless this vehicle also has a front drive axle, then chains would not be need. Plus, the size of the chains also may be an issue on the front because of your clearance issues. You really only need to add chains to the front axle if you think that your going to have a steering issue in a snow or ice situation.

expert reply by: Jared P