Are the pewag Wide Base Tire Chains Class U Rated for a 2024 RAM 3500?
Updated 09/06/2026 | Published 09/02/2026
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Hello, Is this chain rated for Class U locations: 2024 RAM 3500 Longhorn
asked by: Mick W
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Mick! The pewag Wide Base Tire Chains w Cams item # PWE3229SC are not Class U rated but fall well within the sizing requirements. Class U tire chains require at least 0.91" of sidewall clearance and the pewag Wide Base Tire Chains item # PWE3229SC have a link thickness of 7mm or about 0.28". You will plenty of clearance using these on your 2024 Ram 3500.
The pewag Wide Base Tire Chains item # PWE3229SC are confirmed to fit the 275/70-18 tires that came as an stock option on the 2024 Ram 3500. They will not fit the 285/60-20 tires that were also a stock option. For those size tires you would need item # PWE3231S.
The pewag item # PWE3229SC are ladder-pattern chains that are designed for wider base tires and include built in tensioning cams. The square grooved links are designed to give you additional traction in ice, snow, and mud.
What kind of roads or terrain are you going to be using your tire chains on? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.
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