Recommended Heavy Duty Tire Chains for 2001 Dodge Ram 3/4-Ton Pickup with 265/75/R16 Tires

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Looking for 2 new pairs of HEAVY DUTY chains for my plow truck. Used on gravel roads with heavy ice/snow pack. 3/4 Ton Diesel with 265/75/R16. Titan or Glacier ? Thanks.

asked by: Daniel P

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Based on my research your 265/75/R16 tires are not one of the three stock sizes offered for your 2001 Dodge pickup. Those stock sizes are 225/75-16, 235/85-16 and 245/75-16. Since your tires are 20mm wider than the widest stock size you will want to check your truck owner's manual for any guidance or restrictions on tire chain use. Some trucks can use chains only on one axle; other times chains can be used on only specific tire sizes. The auto maker gets the final word on chain use since using chains inappropriately could lead to damage to brake or other components in the wheel wells.

Titan ladder-style chains # TC2828CAM do fit your tire size and feature V-bar links for good traction on icy roads. These include built-in cam tighteners but for added security you can also use rubber adjusters # TCMA2.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that…

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Answer 2

I am far from an expert on snowmobiles but one would have to think such a large truck with the correct tires and chains would be able to make it through up to 2' of snow assuming you have clearance on the vehicle. In regards to the type of…

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Absolutely; the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - V Bar Links #TC2828CAM are an excellent fit for the all-weather 275/65-18 tires on your Chevy.

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The V-bar style of chain like the part #PWH2828SC is great for heavy snow, but what the V-bars do the best in is ice situations as they break up the ice well. For heavy snow and mud the Mud Service Chains by Glacier like the part #TC2828CAM would…

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Yes. For a 2020 Land Rover Defender with 255/60r20 tires the #TC2828 will fit those tires and are a good choice. You can get the chains with the cams included with the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Link - 1 Pair…

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The factory tire size I'm seeing for a 2018 Ram 2500 is 275/70R18 so you would need the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Wide Base and Dual Tires #TC3229. These twist link chains are rated for both on-road and off-road use and come in a…

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Since your 2023 Chevy Tahoe has clearance issues the only tire chain/traction device I recommend using are the Konig K-Summit Tire Chains #KON24FR as they mount using the lugs nuts on your wheel and the chain only sits on the tread of the tire so…

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Tire chain fits can be a bit frustrating since nobody typically wants to be the one to say "yes" to using them since it opens them up to liability if there is a problem. What we can tell you is that Class S tire chains will give you…

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Recommended Heavy Duty Tire Chains for 2001 Dodge Ram 3/4-Ton Pickup with 265/75/R16 Tires

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