Determining Which Tire Chains to Use on Front and Rear Wheels With Limited Clearance

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Ive selected Titan TC2228 with twist links and TC2828 with v-bar links for my 2000 Ford F250 4x4 for off road and on road application on all 4 tires when used in Colorado mountain high elevations with steep grades. Which link design do you suggest for to install on the front and which one for the rear? I have BF Goodrich 285-75-16 ATs and if I turn the front wheels to the max, they rub the inner wheel well WITHOUT chains installed, so I know that I have to be careful not to turn too tight to prevent the chains from contacting the wheel well.

asked by: Lonnie L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If you are determined to use the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern # TC2228 and Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Links # TC2828 on your 2000 Ford F-250 despite not having enough clearance in your wheel well then it would be a good idea to put the chains with the V-Bars on the rear wheels as opposed to the front, which you said was rubbing the wheel wells. This should help prevent the studded links from causing more damage to your wheel well.

You are also going to need to use two of the Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster # TCMA2 to ensure you get the tightest fit possible.

I have added links to video reviews of each of these products for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We have a fully-made USA option for your 2020 Ford Expedition with 275/65-18 tires, though the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern #TC2327 has parts sourced from China, with the chains assembled in the USA. The only Class S…

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Answer 2

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 the…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 tire…

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Answer 5

The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - 1 Pair, part #TC2228, will fit the 265/75 16 tires and the 265/70 16 tires you intend on getting for your 2002 Toyota Tundra. These snow tire chains are not Class S compatible. Class S…

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Answer 6

The use of chains on your 2018 Ford F-150 with 275/55-20 tires is slightly complicated. The tire size isn't one that requires special chains approved by Ford, but Ford does give you some parameters. The Class S parameter is recommended by all…

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Answer 7

The issue would be the clearance requirements of the chains and the interference it may cause but we do have some really low clearance options that can work great or these situations but I would need to know what size tires you have.

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Answer 8

We have a few great options for the tire size of 265/60R18 for tire chains. If you plan to be in ice you will want a V-bar setup like the part #TC2828CAM as the V-bars do a great job breaking up the ice. If you are wanting a smoother ride quality the…

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Answer 9

According to Thule the PowerClick Clamps #1401467300 are not going to work on your Flow 606 box. If you are unable to get the current clamps to actuate or find a used set of clamps from a damaged box your going to have to get a new box like the Thule…

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