Recommended Tire Chains for a Tacoma w/ LT265/70/R17 Tires

Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 11/05/2025

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Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - V Bar Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair

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Titan Chain Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair

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Question:

Looking for a pair of tire chains for a 2015 4x4 Tacoma with a slightly bigger tire size than stock - LT265/70/R17. My research has concluded the two most common cost effective options recommend: TC2526 and TC2828 but this seems to be for the stock Tacoma tire size of 265/65/17. Does E-trailer recommend one over the other due to clearance issues for my Tacoma running LT265/70/R17? I am assuming TC2526 is geared towards more paved roads and TC2828 for dirt roads correct?

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

Hey Chris, thanks for the information. Both the Titan Chain Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link item # TC2526 and the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - V Bar Links item # TC2828 will work with LT265/70/R17 tires. We've actually installed both sets on Tacoma's before. I linked the installation videos below.

Neither are S Class compatible so you will want to refer to your owner's manual to see if that's a requirement. It shouldn't be.

The Titan Chain Tire Chains item # TC2526 would definitely be recommended for lower clearance situations. These are exclusively designed for use on paved roads and work great in snow. They're not going to do much if anything on ice.

The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains item # TC2828 are going to give you significantly better traction in deep snow and ice and can be used off road along with on road.

What kind of terrain are you traveling in and how much clearance do you have above your tires and from the inside tire side wall to the closest part of any components on your truck?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

TC2828
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TC2526
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Chris

11/12/2025

Hi Jerred, so both of these videos are for Tacomas with a smaller tire size than LT265/70/R17 - I'm wondering if e-trailer has installed them on a Tacoma running LT265/70/R17 ? My manual talks about running chains with less than 5.5mm in diameter BUT again this is assuming the factory tire size which is smaller than LT265/70/R17 (think it's P265/65/17). I know to be safe I could run the S-Class compatible version of TC2526, but these seem pretty light duty. I rarely have to use chains but there's some highways and ski areas in BC that require carrying them and if I have to use them, I want a set which will work and hold up - many of these areas are like FSRs roads i.e. gravel/dirt. Anyway let me know your thoughts.

Jerred H.

11/13/2025

@Chris Those were the only videos we had on a Tacoma. You're in a tough spot wanting to use tire chains while running larger than stock tires. The Titan Chain Tire Chains item # TC2526 will work with 265/70-R17 tires but they're not S-Class compatible not sure which ones you were looking at that you said were. The Konig K-Summit Tire Chains item # KON84FR are going to be your best option for clearance. They don't touch the inside wall of the tire. They attach by one of the lug nuts so they don't have to go past the tire treads. I completely agree with wanting to purchase a set that is functional. However, you would not be the first person to buy a set of tire chains just to check the box of having them if you get stopped.