Are Snow Chains Required for Both Wheels On a Dual Rear Wheel Moving Van
Question:
I need snow chains for a moving van that I will be driving. The tire is LT 225/75 R16 and the back tires are a doubles. Do both tires in the back need chains or just one on both sides? Any Help would be much appreciated.
asked by: Jann S
Expert Reply:
You can use one tire chain on each side of your dual rear wheel van, however, I would recommend using chains on all 4 rear wheels, especially if you will be driving in areas with extreme weather. Using chains on all 4 wheels will provide more traction on snow and ice over using chains on 2 wheels, but using chains on only 2 wheels is acceptable.
The Glacier Chains Cable Chains, # PW1042, that you referenced are designed to fit the 225/75 R16 tire, however, these chains were designed for cars rather than trucks or vans and have a smaller cable.
If you wanted to look into dual rear wheel chains, I would recommend the PewagV-bar Snow Chains, # TC2819CAM. The V-bar chains will provide better durability and performance over the cable style chains.
Products Referenced in This Question
pewag Dually Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tension - 1 Set
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- pewag
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Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - V Bar Links - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel V-Bar
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- Ice
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
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Glacier Cable Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Roller Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Cables
- Steel Rollers Over Steel
- No Rim Protection
- Light Snow
- On Road Only
- Manual
- Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Glacier
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