Recommendation for Heavy Duty V-Bar Snow Chains for 275/70-18 Tires on 2011 Ford F-350

Updated 12/26/2020 | Published 12/22/2020

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Question:

Wondering what the heaviest duty v bar chain is for my 2011 f350 srw. tire size is 275/70-18. Thanks

asked by: Chris L

Expert Reply:

According to the owner's manual, Ford doesn't state any prohibitions regarding using snow tires on your truck as long as you're not using 20 inch wheels, so you'll be good to go.

Of the two V-bar chains available for your 275/70-18 tires, the # TC3829 uses a heavier 7mm thick chain link, so if heavy duty is what you're looking for, that is what I'd recommend. These chains can be used on or off-road and offer superior bite on icy road surfaces. You might also consider a set of tensioners like # TCMA2.

The # TC3829CAM chains you'd looked at are a nice product, but they use a thinner 5.5 mm chain link and aren't off-road compatible, which from what it sounds like isn't what you're looking for.

I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring the chains I recommended. I'd recommend doing a dry run of the installation on your driveway or in the garage to familiarize yourself with the installation procedure.

expert reply by: Mike L