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The V-bar studs on these chains bite into ice to give you superior traction. Low-carbon steel twist links are great in deep snow. Cams let you quickly adjust the fit for simple installation. Includes chains for driver's and passenger's sides.
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Note: These chains are not intended to be put on commercial vehicles like plows, forklifts, or tow trucks.
V-Bar Icebreakers
The V-shaped studs (also known as icebreakers, spikes, or cleats) that are built into these twist-link tire chains bite into ice, providing superior grip for a safer ride on ice-covered roads.
Installation
1. Drape the chain over both tires of your dual-tire setup, making sure that the center chain is between the tires and that the V-bars are facing out. (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
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at these Titan chain snow tire chains with V-bars and cams for your dual tires right here on our 2022 Ram 3500. So, if you're expecting a lot of extreme weather, you're expecting a lot of snow, especially a lot of ice, and you need that extra traction on the road, that's what these tire chains are for. And there's two different types. You can get this with the V-bars, with or without the cams. So, the cams are just gonna make it a little extra easier to get the right tension for you.
And we'll talk about how to install it onto your two tires. Now, when you make tire chains, there's usually two different types of tire chains. There's gonna be your ladder-style chains and your diamond pattern chains. These are gonna be your ladder-style chains, which means to install them, you are gonna have to drive over them or go behind your tire to make your connection. So, just keep that in mind.
It may be a little bit trickier. But since you have these V-bars, you're also gonna have that extra traction on the road 'cause they bite into that ice. So, these are the V-bars. Other people call them cleats or studs. Either way, they give you that extra traction on the road beyond what your twist chains would.
Now, these work together. They have or they are made of a low-carbon steel. And that means that they are designed for extra durability for those extreme situations. So, if you do find those chains that are made of low-carbon steel, you know that they are designed to stand up to extreme rocks or ice that you may run into, but they aren't as corrosion-resistant as some of your chains made of the manganese nickel alloy. So, if you want to use these for multiple seasons, just double-check your tire chains before use to make sure that they are not rusted or broken.
So, these are installed on tire size 235/80R17. If you're not sure what tire size you have, you can find them printed on the side wall. I also have them installed on our rear tires. Now, knowing your tire size is gonna be very helpful because if you use our etrailer.com fit guide, at the top of the page, you just put in your vehicle, and then you can select your tire size and then get the best fit for you. So, make sure you get the right tire chains for you and for your different situations. If you have all of that ice, you definitely need that extra traction that these cleats can provide. If you have more of a snow and an ice situation and you don't need that traction, we have versions of these tire chains without the V-bars that you might be a bit more interested in. Now, when your chains arrive, they're gonna arrive in two of these bags. One for each side. So, this is going to be a reusable bag. Although, I would use a rubber tie or a zip tie to secure it once your chains are gonna be inside. You do have the instructions printed on the back or you could watch this video where I show you how to do it. So, you're gonna have this tool included, which is used to tighten down the cams. What's not included, but I highly recommend adding on, are going to be these rubber tensioners. Also, we have a tire chain safety install kit that has a rubber mat as well as lights, and don't forget to use your gloves because your truck and/or the chains can be kinda sharp as you install it. Now, the install process was a little bit involved, especially since you had to wrap these around both tires and you do have to crawl underneath your truck in order to make the connections in the back. But since the truck has a good amount of space, it wasn't the worst install process. So, definitely doable, but I do recommend practicing first. Now, let's take a look at that process. So, before setting up your tire chains, what I do recommend is, pretty much the moment they arrive, please set them out in your garage and just double-check to make sure everything looks good and then get familiar with the process of putting on your tire chains. That way, you know how to do it before you're stuck by the side of the road. These are dually tire chains, so you are gonna have two different bags. So, one for each side. So, it's gonna look like this. And then we're gonna load this up or install this on our driver's side. So, make sure your tire chains are facing the right way. And there's two things to look out for. One, are going to be the V-bars. You definitely wanna make sure the V-bars are facing away from your tire. Another thing to look for is going to be your hooks. See how you have a hook on this side and a flat portion on the other side, you want that flat portion on your tire. So, I currently have the flat portion facing the ground, and that's gonna make it easier for me to grab the chains by the middle and lift them onto the tire. So, this is gonna be a little trickier since you do have two tires. So, before we go to the second tire, just make sure it's even on each side, and then you continue to put the chains onto your back tire. On one side, you're gonna have three hooks. So, two of them are gonna look like these, like levers. And then you have a middle hook, which is going to be your center piece. So, we are gonna want to connect this center hook over to the chains on the other side. And once that middle hook is connected, you may have to drive forward to reach it. Go ahead and connect the front and the back. Let's start with the back lever. So, we're gonna get this link connected to this lever. And we're gonna get as tight as a fit as we can right off the bat. I'm gonna put it at round the third link. So, just bring that through and then bring that back towards the front. And you also have this cam tool, which you can use to tighten down the cams to get a tighter fit. So, here at the front, we're gonna do the exact same thing. You're gonna bring the lever through. I do recommend pulling on the chain, just to help you out. And then twist the lever forward and secure it with this extra link. And then you're gonna get your cam buckle tool. You can see it in the front, let's turn this and get that nice and tight fit. So, of the one, two, three, four cams, I only had to adjust two before I got a really good fit here. But for extra security, I do recommend using these rubber adjusters. That way, as you drive around, your chains are going to adjust as you hit those rocks and hit that ice. So, this will help you out with keeping a constant tension as you drive. Now, for our bigger truck here, if you do have those beefier tires, you may wanna consider getting the tensioners for your heavy trucks. Just check out our product pages to get the one to match. Do this exact same thing on the other side, if you are driving over your chains, in order to make those connections then do them both at the same time. And once they're all installed, then I personally recommend driving forward or backward a couple feet. And then double-checking that everything is still in place 'cause that would be the perfect time to adjust to cams if necessary. After that, you're ready to hit the road because you are done with the install. But this right here was a look at our Titan chain snow tire chains with cams and V-bars right here on our 2022 Ram 3500..
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (809 Customer Reviews)
The V-bar studs on these chains bite into ice to give you superior traction. Low-carbon steel twist links are great in deep snow. Cams let you quickly adjust the fit for simple installation. Includes chains for driver's and passenger's sides.Just put the 4821 dually chains with cams on my truck and I'm impressed with the ease of installation. Tested them out on an icy hill and snow on top too...AWESOME CHAINS! They look as though they'll hold up well.
Thank you Nicole R. at etrailer for your assistance. ;)
Charlie
1/26/2019
Ive put over 50 miles on mine. I will buy another set when these wear out. I use mine when I plow.
I got these ice breaker snow chains for my tow truck - I pull a large fifth wheel and plan to travel the country - During the winter when traveling from New England to the southwest "With The Other Sun Birders" - I need to be prepared for any ice or snow storm to get myself safely off the road in an emergency - This is cheep insurance and would not feel safe without the capability of getting myself to a safe place to wait the storm out - Your service was good, when my package came it only have one side - I called and you quickly sent the other side -
Thomas F.
9/17/2017
Have not needed them, but good insurance.
To the unfamiliar don’t wait till your stuck to put the chains on. Some of us are slow learners, just saying. The dual tire chains known as “ triples” are tuff to connect the center chain. However the cam lock tighteners are the way to go. I’m 62 and living in Maine. I’ve used tire chains every winter plowing snow or traveling to my favorite ice fishing spot. These chain are superior because of the v bar cross links and the cam lock tightener. I wish they had been available years ago! Highly recommend but don’t take my word on it. Try them on for your vehicle you won’t regret it!
First off shipping was very quick they had my chains packaged and out the same day, which means great work ! Item was recieved in 2 days
For the chains they did what I needed iv got a 2wd dually and sometimes out here in the snow requires some tricks I had no tricks left when it came to incline up a icy snow hill with a 40ft fifth wheel I was able to slowly pull trailer with out slipping ..nothing seemed to break at 5mph about 300 yards
They are fine if your not trying to pull a trailer. With pressure the the cross links pull apart.
I went on live chat before I made my selection,good thing I did! They pointed me in the direction for my needs,very helpful! Fast shipping,my order was shipped the same day! I have not installed chains yet,but they look to be top quality.
Worked very well
Quick service, thank you. The package is on the deck, haven't opened it yet , just trusting they're right.
Thanks again.
Doesn't look like I'll be staying home in the snow and ice with these.
good customer service and very good pro duct
Good quality. Great price. Fast shippi ng
Very pleased.
Great set of chains, worked perfect on my 2015 Ford Explorer with 245/60 R18 tires. Watch the installation videos and give them a practice in ideal conditions, so when you’re in the elements and have to get it do e you’ll have the process down. I would also suggest to keep a small bungee cord in the bag with the chains to help give a little length to the links that hook around the backside of the tire to make it easier to grab to help pull the links to the hook. Otherwise these are awesome and great for ice or snow, and seem to be high quality.
Best tire chains that I ever owned . Easy to put on the tires and they stay put.
I do snow plowing with a 1 ton truck. These Titan Chains allow me to plow deep snow up grades and even when there is a thick layer of ice under the snow. The V grips really dig into the snow, ice and gravel. On paved and cement surfaces they will scar the surface, but under adverse conditions they get the job done!
Needed some individual adjustments (shortening, removing one cross-link) to my tires (no complain). After that, fitted very tight and performed above expectations on an unplowed section of road from the highway to my lake cabin.
The chains bite into hard packed snow. Was able to move an 8k trailer that probably would not have been possible otherwise. The connecting link is great. The cam wrench has a little to be desired, a tee style would provide more control for easier tightening. I had to choke these chains up to the tightest link for my stock tires, I wonder if they will be loose as the tires wear. The chains seemed very loose after removing the spider straps. They made the ride very rough at 5mph, these are definitely for off road.
I like the chains very much. Excellent design. Easy to install and with the cam tighteners they didn’t loosen up. I recently delivered lumber on an ice covered dirt road (very steep hill!) and never spun a wheel.
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Charlie
1/26/2019
These vbar chains are awesome. I dont need 4X4 most of the time.