Tire Chain Recommendation and for 2016 Ram 2500

Question:

Recommendations for a 2016 ram 2500? Are there any clearance issues?

asked by: Jon

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a 2016 Ram 2500 with tire size LT245/70R17E, LT265/70R18E, LT275/70R18E, or power wagon model LT285/70R17D sized tires you will have limited restrictions because of the U Class clearance on your vehicle (see attached image), you will only be able to equip the rear axle with chains, and cannot exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

Class U chains are for vehicles with more wheel well clearances so the Pewag Mud Service Chain # TC3210, you were looking at, would fit if your tire size was only the LT245/70R17E.

When using chains like this it is highly recommended to use a set of rubber adjusters to keep the chain secured to the tire. I really like the Multi-Arm # PW105 design because if one arm were to fail the others would keep the chain secure unlike the competitors single rubber band with multiple hooks.

If you instead have one of the other sizes currently on your Ram 2500 just let me know, I'd be happy to help find the right size chain for your application.

expert reply by: Jackie C