What Tire Chains do You Recommend for My 35/12.5-17 Tires on my 2019 Ram 1500?

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My truck is 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. The 35x12.5r17 tires are after market and there's no mention of snow chains in the Ram manual either. To be more specific, my truck is 2"lifted in the front, 4" in the rear. My tires are Nitto Terra Grapplers.

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For your 2019 Ram 1500 with 35/12.5-17 tires, the safest route is the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC2337 for both on-road and off-road travel. These chains have a smaller link thickness (3.7mm) compared to other diamond-pattern chains like the # TC2539 (which have 5.5mm chains). The reason why link thickness matters is because the thickness ultimately contributes to how much wheel well clearance you have with your chains.

In order to determine whether you can use the # TC2337 safely on your tires, I recommend measuring your wheel well clearance. The # TC2337 requires 37 mm between the top of the tire tread and the wheel well and 15 mm between the tire's sidewall and the vehicle itself. I went ahead and attached a diagram that explains how to measure these dimensions.

It is really important to note that your owner's manual has the best and most relevant tips and guidelines for you to follow when installing tire chains. I recommend that you consult with your owner's manual to make sure you are following all the manufacturer's requirements.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC2337 Wheel Well Clearance Requirements
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Ralph B.

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My truck is 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. The 35x12.5r17 tires are after market and there's no mention of snow chains in the Ram manual either. To be more specific, my truck is 2"lifted in the front, 4" in the rear. My tires are Nitto Terra Grapplers.

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Bob C.

12/23/2021

Thanks so much for your response. I went ahead and looked up your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic's owner's manual, and you are correct in saying that there are no specific dimensions listed for recommended snow chains. However, with that being said, I discovered that the manual recommends tire chains on the rear tires only with class S chains. The good thing about the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC2337 is that they are Class S compatible. With all of this information, the safest route is to conduct the measurements that I outlined in my first response. With your 4-inch lift in the back, it is important to make sure that the chains do not interfere with any of the lift components.

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Answer 1

Even though your JLU is lifted, I still recommend using a Class S compatible chain so that it ensures that there is not any contact with the brake lines and anything else that was relocated or left more exposed because of the lift. The Titan Chain…

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Answer 2

If the owners manual recommends Class compatible tire chains for your vehicle we have to recommend you stick with that so that you don't have any interference issues. For a set of Titan chains similar to the ones you mentioned that fit the…

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Answer 3

Since you are already rubbing the tires on your current setup there could be damage if contact is made so you will want to make sure you have adequate clearance for any chain. The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains #TC2539 is my recommendation.…

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Answer 4

Yes, sticking with the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning chains you were looking at the correct model for your 285/35ZR22 tires is the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - K-Summit XXL - Size K67 #TH2004565767.…

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Answer 5

For low clearance situations we have the Konig K-Summit tire chains. These have a very unique style as they secure via lug nut and then the chain rests on the tread of the tire only. Since the chain doesn't wrap around the back of the tire and…

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Answer 6

Yes the Konig K-Summit chains part #TH2004565767 are a fit for the tire size of 275/40R21 that you have on your 2021 BMW X5 and would work really well. These chains provide great traction, basically do not require any clearance, install easily, and…

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Answer 7

For your 2018 Volvo XC90 with 275/40-21 tires, I can't 100% confirm that you won't need the 22mm adapter, but chances are extremely slim. From all the online forums, the Volvo's have consistently used 19mm for years. The Konig Premium…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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 10

Hey Roy, yes it does look like the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains #TC2851 you're looking at will fit the tires on your 2023 Entegra Coach Anthem; have fun on your trip!

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Answer 11

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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