What Tire Chains do You Recommend for My 33x12.50x17 Tires on My Toyota Tacoma?  

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For cables that fit your non-standard 33x12.50x17 all-terrain tires on your Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Titan Chain Cables # TC3029. These cables are Class S compatible and will provide you with on-road traction in light snow. With these cables, I recommend tensioners # TCMA2 for easy installation.

However, for overall better traction, I recommend the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC2335. Not only are they Class S compatible for vehicles with limited wheel well clearance, these chains come with chain links that are only 3.7mm thick. The Class S classification and the link thickness make these chains the safest chains we carry for your vehicle. However, it is important to note that these chains are only designed for on-road use. For these chains, I recommend using the chain adjusters # TCMA2. To use the chains, you need a minimum of 1.46" (37 mm) between the top of the tire tread and the wheel well as well as at least 0.59" (15 mm) between the tire's sidewall and the vehicle itself. I went ahead and attached a diagram of this measurement.

If you are planning on going off-road, I a great alternative option is the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Wide Base Tires - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Links # TC3829. These chains come with V-Bar links for increased traction on snow and thick ice. As far as thickness, these links measure 7mm thick and are approved for off-roading. As far as required clearance, while we do not have the required wheel well clearance measurement available, it is important that you have enough space between your tire and your vehicle. For this reason, I recommend measuring your clearance in order to make sure you have plenty of space. If you need adjusters for these chains, the # TCMA2 will work with these chains as well.

As with all tire chains, it is important to first consult with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure that you are considering all tips and guidelines when installing tire chains.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Required Wheel Well Clearance for Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC2335
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