How Many Snow Chains Do I Need for a Dodge Ram 1500?
Published 12/02/2019
Question:
How many snow chains do I need for a Dodge Ram 1500??? Im heading out to Big Bear Lake this month.
asked by: RRamirez
Expert Reply:
Because you most likely have a 4wd truck in your 2017 Ram 1500, I would recommend putting chains like the Glacier V-Bar Snow and Tire Chains # PWH2828SC on all 4 wheels to help maximize traction, steering and braking. If you don't have a 4wd Ram 1500, you'll want to put the chains on the rear axle of your truck first and then you can add the front axle set if you feel the need-but they will need to go on the rear axle without question.
Since snow chains come in sets of 2, you'll want to get 2 sets to cover all 4 wheels.
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Glacier Tire Chains w/ Cam Tighteners - Ladder Pattern - V Bar Links - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
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- Not Class S Compatible
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