Is a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Considered a Light Truck for Tire Chains

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I was considering purchasing the Glacier Twist-Link Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners for Light Trucks, However, I am not sure if my truck is considered light in regards to tire chains..I mean its not a dump truck but not a small pick up either. Would these chains work?

asked by: Sara C

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A light duty truck is going to be your standard 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton trucks. Medium duty would be like the 550s which are typically commercial applications. Since you have a 2500, 3/4 ton then it is a light duty. So you can use chains # PWH2228SC provided that your tires size is listed on the bottom of the product page for the chains and as long as they meet the chain requirements specified in your truck owners manual. I have linked a video to the right showing a typical installation and a link to our FAQ article on chains for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hey Dennis, the best tire chain we have for your 2024 Chevy 2500 with a tire size of 275/65-20 is the pewag tire chains part #PWE3231S which was designed for deep snow and mud like you mentioned. I attached an install video for these chains for you…

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Answer 2

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We offer replacement brake shoes for 10 x 1-1/2- and 10 x 2-1/4-inch electric drum brakes but no longer for the 1-3/4-inch width you reference. Dexter part #bp04-065 you referenced is a set of replacement brake shoes for electric trailer brakes…

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I do have an option for you but we don't carry any braking assemblies that are 10" diameter x 1-3/4" wide. These are an oddball size and would be best replaced with something more modern so you can access replacement parts if needed.…

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The easiest set of tire chains to install on the 255/55R20 tires on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander are the Konig K-Summit Tire Chains #TH02230K77. The initial setup takes a bit of time but once you have all the pieces in place and set for next…

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For the tire size of 265/70-17 that you have on your 2018 Toyota 4Runner the Titan chains you would want are the part #TC2326. While you have a more aggressive tread pattern these chains have enough adjustability that would allow them to compensate…

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Snow chains can generally be used on either all four drive wheels or only two, but in terms of maximizing braking and steering control you are absolutely on the right track in considering chains on all four tires. Since you are going to be driving…

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So Pewag and Glacier are both made by the same company with the Pewag brand being the premiere line and the Glacier line being more budget friendly. The #PWE2229SC is the Pewag version is made from a stronger steel and is reversible which means that…

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The V-bar style of tire chain is the best for icy conditions like what you mentioned. Their design goes in and breaks up the ice giving you better traction. So for your tire size of 265/70-17 you'd want the part #PWH2828SC which will work great…

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The chain links of the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners #PWH2828SC are 5.6 mm or 0.22 inches thick so you were pretty close! These are a v-bar style of chain, which means they are going to be optimal for traction, with the…

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For your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys with tire size 255/75-17 the best tire chains are the pewag Brenta-C chains part #PWXMR82V which offer great traction in deep snow, since they are diamond pattern they provide better traction for turning…

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