Titan Chain Tire Chains w Cams - Wide Base and Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
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Titan Chain Tire Chains w Cams - Wide Base and Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
Item # TC3257CAM
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Titan Chain Tire Chains - TC3257CAM
- Tire Chains
- On Road Only
- Drive On and Connect
- Steel Twist Link
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- No Rim Protection
- Titan Chain
These durable, low-carbon steel chains provide excellent traction in deep snow. The rounded twist links limit jarring. Cam tighteners let you quickly adjust chains for a secure fit. Includes chains for driver's and passenger's sides.
Features:
- Tire chains give you extra traction in snow
- Rounded twist links form cross chains
- Excellent traction in deep snow
- Adequate grip on ice
- Thick links provide maximum durability
- Limited jarring compared with square links of the same size
- Ladder-pattern chains assist with effective starts and stops
- Manual installation with cam-assisted adjustment
- Built-in cam tighteners make it easy to achieve a tight, secure fit
- Rubber or chain adjusters (sold separately) can be used for additional security
- Low-carbon steel construction is strong and durable
- Each chain fits around a wide-base tire or the dual tires on one side of your truck's rear axle
- Reusable canvas storage bag included
Specs:
- Application: 19-1/2" - 20" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
- Link thickness: 0.312" (7.9 mm)
- Maximum speed rating: 30 mph
- Quantity: 2 tire chains
- 30-Day limited warranty
Note: These chains are not intended to be put on commercial vehicles like plows, forklifts, or tow trucks.
Installation
1. Drape the chain over the tire (or both tires of a dual-tire setup). You can also lay the chain out and then drive onto it.
2. Drive forward about 1/4 of a tire revolution.
3. Fasten the ends of the chain together.
4. Use the cam tensioning devices to tighten. Do this by inserting the flat end of the included wrench into the slot on each cam and twisting it.
5. Drive forward a bit and tighten the chain as needed.
You can use rubber or chain adjusters (sold separately) to increase the tension on the chains for a tighter fit.
How to Choose Snow Chains for Your Vehicle
To choose the right snow chain, you must match your tire size. Those measurements can be found on the side of your tire, as shown below.
185/60-15
- (185) - indicates tire width in millimeters
- (60) - gives you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width)
- (15) - denotes the diameter of the wheel rim in inches
3257CAM Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners for Wide Base Tires and Dually Wheels - Round Twist Links - Light Trucks and Heavy Trucks - One Pair
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
- 18x19.5
- 305/30-20
- 445/65-19.5
Video of Titan Chain Tire Chains w Cams - Wide Base and Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Titan Dual Tire Snow Tire Chains Review
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at our Titan Chains snow with tire chains with the twist links that are designed for your dual tires right here at etrailer. For your duallies or for your trucks to have those dual tires, it's ideal to get those tire chains that's designed for them. That way, you have that extra traction all throughout your axle. So, this is gonna be a tire chain that fits around those two tires.
It's going to be similar in design to the single tire chain but with an extra feature, which is gonna be a third connection that goes through the tires. While there's a bunch of different tire chains for different situations, in this video, I'll explain the differences between those different tire chains' designs. And I'll also show you a special trick that I do in order to install that third connection, which can be tricky for those dual trucks. But first off, let's talk about this twist design we have here. Notice how these chains are twist chains, meaning they're twisted into each other.
That provides a little extra comfort compared to square chains of a similar shape, but they also are super useful if you have a lot of deep snow as well as a lot of mud. Now, if you're expecting a bit more ice than you are expecting snow, what you might prefer then are square chains or these twist chains but then they have a V-bar or cleats on the end. So, we have those here at etrailer as well. That way, you can get your different chains depending on the different types of weather conditions you're expecting. Now, these are going to be made of a low-carbon steel.
And the focus there is going to be grip as well as durability. So, as you're driving around, the carbon steel will help with the ice as well as with the rocks and give you that traction. Now, some other tire chains use a manganese nickel alloy and those are more focused on corrosion resistance. So, in that case, if you are using chains like these made of low-carbon steel, I do recommend just double checking them in between seasons before you put them on your tire to make sure they have not corroded. There's actually two types of these tire chains.
One has a twist link without cam tensioners. And the other one, which is this one, has the twist link with cam tensioners. So, this gives you that extra traction as you install your tire chain. And you also have these extra rubber tensioners too. So, these are sold separately. Not included with your tire chain. I highly recommend getting them though, because as you drive around and if your chains start to shift, this will shift with them and maintain the constant tension. So, when you get your chains, you are going to get two of these canvas bags. So, these canvas bags are technically reusable, but not as long-lasting as a soft shell or a hard shell some other tie chains come in. So, when you do put your chains in there, you can use a rubber band or a zip tie to keep it nice and tight. Now, this is still helpful for keeping it in your truck for whenever you need to use it. You're also going to get this cam tightener. So, this is the tool that you use for your cams in order to loosen or tighten them down. But I also use this to make the connection in between our tires. Let's take a look at that trick. So, compared to your single tire chains, your dual tire chains need to make three connections. So, one and two for the front and the back, and the new one is going to be the third, which goes in between your tire. So, this can be pretty tricky. Sometimes you're gonna have to drive over it and then reach around your tires, or put the chains on and then drive. But what I do so I don't have to drive back and forth is I utilize the tool that comes with the your tire chains that have those cam tensioners. So, what I do is I put the link that needs to be connected right over your cam tensioner and use this to feed it through your tires. So, using the tool, just pull the chains through and then you can connect the other hook. So, you still may wanna drive over your chains and then go out and make those connections, but this is gonna be a nice and easy way to do this if you're stuck in one spot. And that right there was a look at the Titan Chains snow tire chains with the twist links for your dual tires. And these also have those cam tensioners right here at etrailer..
Customer Reviews
Titan Chain Tire Chains w Cams - Wide Base and Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set - TC3257CAM
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (276 Customer Reviews)
These durable, low-carbon steel chains provide excellent traction in deep snow. The rounded twist links limit jarring. Cam tighteners let you quickly adjust chains for a secure fit. Includes chains for driver's and passenger's sides.by: Jon01/19/2024
If you're on the fence about running chains, don't be. I have a north facing driveway that turns into a skate rink. One set of chains allows me to plow uphill, downhill, sideways, or whichever way I need to go. Absolute game changer. Only suggestion is to get yourself a better tool for the turnbuckle. A set of metal chisels from HF is $8. They are heavy duty and easy to throw in a door pocket. Pair it with an adjustable wrench and you'll thank me later.
by: Don 02/21/2024
I am happy with the purchase but I can not make any claims regarding the tire chains since I have been blessed to have not need them yet
by: Rod Jensen12/06/2017
Bought these for our 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 extended cab, cab and chassis style dump Truck, equipped with 2016 Western MVP Plow. We live 20 minutes west of Whitefish Mt, where it snow`s heavy and roads and drives tend to do the Thaw/Freeze cycle pretty much everyday during the winter. I plow on a small scale and just locally, but the drives I plow are kinda steep and slippery, but with these chains on, my Truck is an instant HalfTrack vehicle and nothin` stops it. From the start receiving them, installation after checking out the online video, was a snap. Lay em out, cinch em up, turn the cam lock`s, take a grinder with a cutoff wheel and cut off the extra chain to the length my tires require, and I was unstoppable. Really enjoy these. You can also purchase the rubber circle they sell to keep tension throughout the outside wheel surface of the chain. I just use rubber bungy straps and clinch the metal "S" clips with a 4" channelocks. Oh yeah, I recommend these! And if you don`t drive over 30mph and you operate locally around the area you live, it`s a cheap alternative to buying Tire`s with studs, and you don`t have to swap tire`s out every season, or own a seperate set of studded tires and extra set of wheel`s. Good Luck this Winter....
by: Thomas 01/31/2024
Seems to be great chains. I use them on a snowplow, so they get used hard. No issues yet at all.
by: Carl B01/29/2019
etrailer shipping was very fast, ordered on a Friday morning, shipped the same day and recieved on Tuesday of following week (3 working days). Installed on tires, perfect fit. I drove around 2 miles to see how they worked, done what they were suppose to. My only disappointment was "made in China", other than that I am happy with the purchase. Installed on a 2016 Ram 2500HD with 285/60R/20
by: Ruslan12/13/2022
Received the chains all good, put then on drove three times on them and chains bent and broke. And was only on pavement once and for couple feet.
by: David11/30/2022
I test fit them today when they came in. Now I know where exactly to place them so the clamp isn't hitting the rim, as seen in the photo.They are heavy duty and bigger than my previous set. Also, to anyone interested in these, make sure to get heavy duty tie-straps to bind the end of the chain to itself so it is not flapping and smacking your shocks.I will do another review in a couple of months after using these in the mountains.
by: Thomas12/27/2023
I have only used these a limited number of times but they got me out of a tricky situation when I needed them
by: Tim M.04/12/2019
Bought two sets of these chains for my 2018 Ram 2500. My tires are LT285/60R20 and these chains fit like a charm.
Very easy to get onto the vehicle and off of it. Takes about 15 minutes to put on all 4 tires by myself.
Used these in northern NH for a hunting trip. We had about 18-inches of snow on the ground and we traveled logging roads the whole time. These chains got my trunk up a 45° incline covered in fresh 18" of snow. I was amazed that we weren't sliding all over the place. These things grab the snow/ice like claws.
I've recommended these chains to other folks because they are great. They are HEAVY chains, I think about 20+ pounds each. But they are serious chains for serious conditions.
Very, VERY happy with these chains.
by: Terry 02/22/2024
Chains arrived at my house in 2 day, super good customer care
by: Joel 04/14/2024
I just got them and roads are dry so haven’t had a chance to try them out. The order-to-delivery was fast! Ordered them late Tuesday and they were delivered Friday. Very friendly customer service.
by: Steve 09/13/2023
Good quality and fits well. Easy to install and goes on just as video shows. Fits my 2022 Ram 2500 AT tires (275/70R18) perfectly.
by: Josh R.03/02/2015
Love these chains! I have a Jeep JK with 285/70 17s on and I run these all the way around for snow jeeping. The tensioning "doughnuts" are awesome and I have yet to throw a chain, even when romping on it hard. My buddy with a 4-Runner bought vbar chains without the doughnuts and threw them quickly on our last run, while mine ran flawlessly.
by: Jay Delgado03/09/2018
Chains fit real good and were easy to install on my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, just had to make sure chains were on correctly and also tight so it wouldn’t scratch rims when tires spin. When it came to using the chains on snow and icy roads they got the job done. I recommend this product.
by: Larry12/06/2023
Just got the chains they fit well.As always etrailer is amazing to work with. I ordered the wrong ones and they had me the correct ones 2 days later. Always very helpful. Thank you
by: Rickery01/14/2024
etrailer is the best! Great service without drama!
by: Aaron 03/24/2024
The chains are exactly what I need and I received them quickly. Thank you.
by: Noel 02/27/2024
took a while to get. but overall excell ent.
by: Dennis 10/25/2023
Chains arrived in a timely manner ,they fit perfectly,all parts were there.very happy with etrailer
by: Theodore 02/17/2024
Great product will buy again
by: Rick01/17/2023
More detailed installation instructions would really help. I spent almost 2 hours putting these on and they are still loose even with the rubber tensioner. Pictures with text would be greatly appreciated. The chains are of high quality and should last a long time. Just need better instructions.
by: Steve 09/27/2023
Just got them. I did put them on and they fit. Gave it four stars because the cross links weren’t on all the way.
Looks like it might work for what I need them.
by: Mike 12/14/2023
The chains arrived on time and fit the tires well.
by: Sev R10/16/2016
Quick shipping.... good service.... great product! I found hard to find chains for my tire size 285/65/20 for my ram 3500.... they fit very nicely on tires....bring on the snow and mud!
by: Steve12/01/2023
Great service and quick delivery. Chains are top quality.
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