Tire Chains For Going Up And Down Icy Hills In A 2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

Updated 11/12/2026 | Published 11/11/2026

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Question:

Hello, Im shopping for pewag tire chains and would like help confirming fit and availability. Vehicle and tire details: - 2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, rear-wheel drive, V6 - Tires: Michelin Defender LTX M/S, size 265/70R16 - Chains would go on the rear drive wheels - The wheel wells have plenty of clearance Im most interested in a zig-zag pattern chain. The pewag USAZZ3227S / USAZZ3227SC 7 mm looks like it might be the right size group, but I couldnt find 265/70R16 listed for it. Does a pewag zig-zag chain fit this tire size? If a zig-zag chain isnt available in this size, which of your pewag chains would you recommend for climbing and descending icy hills? Thank you for your help. Best regards

asked by: Zach P

Expert Reply:

Hi Zach!

We definitely have some good pewag chain options for your truck, but it doesn't look like they have the Zig-Zag pattern available for your specific tire size. At least, not yet.

With that said, the closest option we have to those is going to be the pewag 7mm LT Studded Truck Chain with Cams # PWKST2228SC. This uses the same 7mm chain the Zig-Zag uses, but it is a ladder pattern. It also has studs on the cross-chains (see included image), making them a good choice for your more heavy duty application, which is what it sounds like you are looking for. If you didn't want the studded style, we do also have the pewag Wide Base Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tension - 1 Set # PWE3227SC, which is pretty similar as well. Don't forget to also grab an adjuster (like the # TCMA1) to make sure these don't whip around while driving.

Are the hills you will be driving on like a long driveway kind of thing, or are you travelling/exploring the hills?

expert reply by: Lazer S

pewag 7mm LT Studded Chain
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Zach P.

11/12/2026

Thanks for the information. This definitely helps narrow down the search for the right chain. Well, I live in the mountains, so mostly hilly roads and driveways, but occasionally I'll be driving on the freeway where chain restrictions often occur. What about the Brenta-C 4x4 chains? I'm looking at either the PWXMR81V or the PWXMR82V model number. I've found a discrepancy between the etrailers site and the manufatures (pewag) site: etrailers says that PWXMR82V would fit my tire size (265/70R16) but pewag says that PWXMR81V fits that size. Can you give any more information as to which model would fit better?

Lazer S.

11/12/2026

@ZachP Good catch! The pewag Brenta C # PWXMR81 is the correct one for your tire size and I will have that updated. And these would be a great option. They obviously aren't going to be as robust as the other two options I mentioned, but for driving any kind of distance, they will be better. These are not going to need an adjuster (they have them built in), the diamond pattern means there is always chain on the ground, and they have smaller links which makes them lighter and therein makes them easier to put on and take off. They are what I would go with if I were needing chains on my Silverado. I almost mentioned them in my original answer, but I didn't want to overwhelm you with parts. ^___^