Off Road Tire Chain Recommendation for a 2015 Ram 2500 with 285/60R20 Tires

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Hello, Want chains to assist on a 3 mile dirt mountain road leading to my new cabin. 4WD fine in mud but want to be prepared for ice and snow. I have a 2015 Ram 2500 laramie diesel crew cab 6foot bed. 285/60R20 Can you recommend chains and tensioners? Will be buying two sets for all four tires. Thank you!!

asked by: EJ L

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Expert Reply:

For a set of on-road/off-road tire chains confirmed to fit your 285/60R20 tire size the Titan Chains part # TC3229CAM that you referenced would work well and would be what we recommend.

The tensioners you would want are the part # TCMA2 as we have found that these are the easiest to use and best performing.

I attached an install video for the chains for you to check out as well.

Be sure to check the owners manual of your truck to determine if there are any tire chain restrictions as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Titan Chain Tire Chains #TC3229CAM that you referenced weighs about 39 pounds for the set (both chains) while the Titan Cable Chains #TC3029 weigh just 13 pounds for the set. This significant difference is due to the more heavy-duty nature of…

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Answer 2

I can confirm for you that both the Titan snow tire chains you asked about are a fit for the 285/60R20 tires on your 2020 Ram 3500. These Titan chains are a really high-quality that include built-in cam adjusters for the best fit, so you've made…

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Answer 3

Make sure you are using Titan Chain Tire Chains w Cams #TC3229CAM with the appropriate tire size to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle. I do not recommend cutting the chains as they are not designed to be used in that manner. I would also use…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

M12-1.5 and 1/2"-20 threads are not going to be interchangeable. The diameter of an M12 thread is only going to be 0.4724" while 1/2" threads are going to be 0.500" in diameter. We currently only have 1/2"-20 Lug Nuts…

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Answer 10

We have a similar set of Titan twist link tire chains that fit your tire size of 265/75-16 with the part #TC2228 but the size you mentioned would not fit so you would not want to go with them.

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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