Should Snow Chains Be Installed on Front or Rear Axle of 4x4?

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Which axel should chains be installed on when vehicle is equipped with 4x4? 2017 Ram 2500

asked by: Shawn

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Tire chains like the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair # TC2533 should be installed on the main drive axle of the 4x4. This will be the rear axle on your 2017 Ram 2500 4x4. I've attached a video of the installation to assist.

With 4x4 vehicles you can technically put chains on all 4 tires if desired, but your owners manual will state to install on the rear axle.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The owner's manual for your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 states you cannot use tire chains on the 275/60R20 tires. The manual states there can be clearance issues if chains are used. I recommend contacting your dealership for clarification concerning tire…

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Answer 2

I attached a link to a page that has all of the tire chains for your tire size of 305/45-22. I would go with the part #TC2335 because it's easy to install, the price is good, and these offer great traction as well. I attached an install video for…

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Answer 3

You would want to go with a Class S tire cable option like the part #TC3029 that has been confirmed as a fit for your tire size. Class S means the clearances require are less than 15 mm. This would be the best option we have for you to allow for…

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The clearance in your 2016 Ram 1500's wheel wells really limits your options. The best chains for 275/60 R20 tires are going to be the Glacier Cable Tire Chains item #PW3029C. These are class S chains that will give you good traction in both…

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When using a single set of tire chains on a vehicle that is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive you want to install the chains on the primary drive axle. Typically this will be listed in the owner's manual. But for a 4WD drive vehicle the axle to…

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In most cases only a link or two extra is hanging which would be enough to swing and hit anything on your vehicle. If there were more links than that dangling Titan recommends removing them to prevent damage like you mentioned.

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Answer 7

For your 2018 Nissan Titan SV with the tire size of 275/60-20 the tire chains I recommend are the part #TC2533 that you referenced. These chains install pretty easily, provide great traction and are priced great. We also had the chance to install…

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Answer 8

When using tire chains, you definitely want to use them in pairs. For your FJ Cruiser, it is best to put them on the main drive axle, which is the rear axle. On most 4x4 vehicles it is generally acceptable to use chains on all 4 tires if you wish,…

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Answer 9

For your 2018 Toyota Tundra I recommend the Titan Chains part #TC2533 which are a confirmed fit for your tire size of 275/65-18, are easy to install, and will provide great traction. They also don't require much clearance either as they are Class…

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Answer 10

The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams #TC2828CAM that you referenced is a pair of chain sets which means there's one for two different wheels. So to cover a single axle on a truck like yours you'd just need a quantity of one of the…

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Answer 11

When installing the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams #TC2828CAM onto your 2006 Toyota Tundra the Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster for Passenger Vehicles #TCMA1 will be the correct adjusters for you. You just attach the hooks to…

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Answer 12

I have an option for you, but the #TC2828CAM are not the correct ones for your 265/65-18 tire size. For a similar style of tire chain that also features the V-Bars, I recommend the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners #PWH2828SC. While…

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