Tire Chain Recommendation for Icy Gravel Road for Tire Size P265/70R17

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Snow Chain Recommendations for a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4WD P265/70R17 for ice covered gravel roads with hills

asked by: Jim

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The V-bar style of tire chain is the best for icy conditions like what you mentioned. Their design goes in and breaks up the ice giving you better traction. So for your tire size of 265/70-17 you'd want the part # PWH2828SC which will work great for icy gravel.

I attached an install video for this chain set on a similar GM truck as yours for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair #TC2526 comes with the chains, the plastic case, and the couple of links you see in the product page photos. These chains are made of manganese nickel alloy steel so they…

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Answer 2

The chain links of the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners #PWH2828SC are 5.6 mm or 0.22 inches thick so you were pretty close! These are a v-bar style of chain, which means they are going to be optimal for traction, with the…

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Answer 3

I have an option for you, but the #TC2828CAM are not the correct ones for your 265/65-18 tire size. For a similar style of tire chain that also features the V-Bars, I recommend the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners #PWH2828SC. While…

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Answer 4

Hey Eric! Looking at the manual for your 2021 Ford Explorer it says tire chains need to be 10 mm or less and cannot be self-tensioning. Based on that information I recommend the Glacier Tire Chains w/ Cam Tighteners #PWH2228SC. These are under 10 mm,…

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Answer 5

Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that…

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Answer 6

I highly recommend going with chains that have V-bar studs in order to get the best grip in icy conditions. The best tire chains that have V-bar studs that fit the 285/75-16 tires on your 2001 GMC Sierra are the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with…

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Answer 7

The Glacier Cable Tire Chains item #PW2028C will fit LT265/60 R20 tires but they will not fit the 285/60 R20 size. For a set that will fit 285/60 R20 tires you will want the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains item #TC3229. There isn't a set that will…

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Answer 8

Hello Dustin, Great question, the main difference between the two is the chain thickness. The #PWE3227S are 7 mm, and the #PWE2228S are 5.6 mm. This means that because the #PWE3227S are a little thicker it might result in a little bit of a rougher…

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Answer 9

Hey Edward. I checked with Titan Chain and for your 265/65R16 tires, they recommend the Titan Chain Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair item #TC2229CAM or item #TC2229 for manual tensioning. The item…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Titan Chain Snow Chains part #TC2829CAM are a fit for your tire size of 265/70-16. These combined with your Blizzaks is going to give you incredibly good traction in snow. The V-bars do a really good job breaking up ice.

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Answer 11

The Titan chains part #TC2828CAM come with an L-shaped cam wrench like the part #TCLH2 but if you wanted a T-shaped wrench you'd instead want the part #TCTH2. The T style will be a bit easier to use.

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