Tire Chain Recommendation for Tire Sizes 245/75/R17 and 235/85R16
Question:
i am running a hotshot trailer, 2019 pj 40ft flatbed dual tandem axles 235/85/r16 , and a 2018 f350 dually 245/75/r17, i am totally confused by the type of tire chains and styles, i would like to get dual tire chains for the truck and single tire chains for the trailer, how do i know what will fit and how do i pick, cams, class s, v bar, ladder,straight link, round......... i am lost! need to be dot legal, and want the best chains that will fit the application please help
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
There are a few different styles of tire chains which have a different benefits. The V-bar chains are really great for icy conditions as they break up ice well. The square link chains are great for deep snow, and twist links are lower profile and rounder so they provide a smoother ride quality. Diamond pattern is also a bit smoother too since the links are angled across the tops of the tire. They also provide great turning traction too since the chain doesn't go perfectly across the top of the tires.
Since your truck has a dually rear axle I like the chains that are designed to fit both rear tires at the same time like the Titan chains part # TC4231CAM. Then for a matching set for the front axle we have the part # TC2228CAM which also is twist link. The cam tensioners make getting the chains nice and tight on the tire easier so they are a great feature to have. Both of these chain sets have them.
For a similar twist link set that will fit your trailer tire size of 235/85/r16 we have the part # TC4221CAM which is basically the same chain but the size you'd need.
To see all the options that fit both sizes I attached links to this page where you can see them all.
Products Referenced in This Question
Titan Chain Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Twist Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
more information >
Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams for Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Twist Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
more information >
Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams for Dual Tires - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - 1 Axle Set
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Twist Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
more information >
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Titan Chain Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - Twist Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Twist Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- Mud
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
more information >
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