Recommended Tire Chains For A 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW With 255/80R17 Tire Size

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What Heavy Duty chains would work best on and off road in WV mountain highway/two lane/back roads on my 2004 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab LWB Dual Rear Wheel Dually 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel with 255/80R17 Cooper ST Maxx Tires ? I need them on the front and back with some of our roads.

asked by: Richard S

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For the rear wheels you'll want the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains for Wide Base and Dual Tires # TC3229. For the front wheels I recommend the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains # TC2828. Both of these chains are rated for on road and off road use.

To make sure that these chains fit snug to the tires for the most traction I recommend also getting rubber tensioners like the Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster # TCMA2. I've attached a couple of videos below to help walk you through the installation process.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

For you tire size of 245/70-17 the Pewag tire chains part #PWE3210SC are a cam tensioned style that fit and work great to provide you with additional traction. These would fit on the outside wheels of the dually axle as well as the front axle. Then…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Assuming your Sprinter has the factory tow package with the 7-way at the rear bumper, in addition to the #RED24FR Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller, you'll also need the #3063-P wiring harness and the #331-TPH-017. The connector to install…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

You have it right so far, the 4-way connector is just as you have stated. Remember that Yellow has a L in it so that is the left side brake/turn signal and green has a R in it so that is the right side brake/turn signal. The colors for wiring a 7-way…

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