Tire Chain Recommendation For 285/75R18 Tires

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Truck snow chains for .35 off road LT285/75R18E AT

asked by: Larry C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We do indeed have snow tire chains that will fit your 285/75R18, and the best option is going to depend on what kind of conditions you will need them for. I'll list out the chains that will fit along with the conditions they are best for in order to help you make your decision.

- Standard to Moderate Snow: pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains # PWE3231SC

These chains are a very good all-around option, as they are thick at 5.6 mm, and have square links with a cross pattern. What this means is that you are going to get really good traction on the road with your truck. They'll serve most purposes really well for regular use.

- Deep Snow & Ice: Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - V-Bar Link # TC3831CAM

These Titan chains offer more use for deeper snow as well as ice because they have V-bars on the chain, which are going to provide the best grip on icy roads. The V-shaped links bite into the ice/deep snow for the best traction, and they are a ladder pattern which means you get the best starting and stopping power on icy roads or in deeper snow.

- Off-Road: pewag All Square Mud Service Snow Tire Chains # PWE2441S

The Mud Service chains, true to their name, are designed to handle the rigors of off-road use if you find yourself in that situation. They will hold up just fine in standard snow as well, but can handle going off-road because the links are really large at 8.2 mm thick, which means they will grab more of the ground than smaller links.

I have also added links below to video reviews of each chain for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

For the front axle of a truck like yours with the tire size 33x12.50-20 I would recommend the pewag Starwave Chains part #PW94FR which uses a zig zag pattern for the chain links which allows it to provide better traction around corners.

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Answer 2

Tire chains on both the front and back tires will provide more traction than if only one set of chains are installed on either the front or back tires. Sometimes one set of chains will provide enough traction, but two pairs of chains will provide…

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Answer 3

We do have on-road/off-road snow tire chains that fit your 35x12.5R18 tires, though none with rim protection as that is generally used for smaller tires and on-road applications. There are also none with cams, as those are for on-road only chains…

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Answer 4

For your 2021 Ford Expedition MAX's 285/45R22 size tires you'll need the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains #TC2327. These chains are Class-S Compatible to fit your limited wheel well clearance but I recommend also double checking…

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Answer 5

We have the Bulletproof Hitches Shackle Hitch for 2-1/2" Receivers #ED25SHACKLE which fits 2.5 inch hitches. This has a 30,000 lb weight capacity. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 6

You always want to follow the instructions highlighted in the owner's manual when it comes to using tire chains. In regards to your 2018 Cadillac Escalade, I looked up the online owner's manual and it states not to use tires chains as…

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Answer 7

What exactly are your tire sizes? I can check to see if there's anything that would fit both or not. In the oversize 35 tire sizes the #TC3831CAM that you referenced fits 35x12.5-16.5, 35x12.5-17, and 35x12.5-18.

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Answer 8

Yes, the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams for Wide Base Tires - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Link item #TC3831CAM will fit your 2022 F-250 Tremor's 285/75/18 Goodyear Duratracks. The V-bar studs on these chains bite into ice to give you superior…

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Answer 9

The best option we have for the 275/65-20 E rated tires on the 2011 Ford F-350 is the Pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains for Wide-Base and Dual Tires part #PWE3231S which will fit the wider base off road tire. The Pewag tire chains have a very durable…

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Answer 10

I did some research on your 2016 Ram 2500. Per the owner's manual tire chains can only be used on the rear tires. For your 285/60R20 tires, the heavy-duty chains we offer are the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Chains w/ Cams for Wide Base Tires, part…

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Answer 11

For your Jeep tire chains on your 35x12.5x17 inch tires, we do not have any 7mm thick links, but we do have heavy duty chains with 5.6mm link thickness. I recommend the Pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains for Wide-Base and Dual Tires - 1 Pair #PWE3231S…

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Answer 12

The Pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains part #PWE3231S are a fit for 35x12.5-20 tires and the only option we have for this size tire currently. That said, the Pewag All Square Chains are no slouch due to the thick cross links which provide excellent…

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