good cable chains for offroad?

[KFhunter]

I can't use real chains on the 2016 Colorado   


I'd like to find some good cable chains for hunting and driving around back roads with snow, rocks, ice and junk


265/65 17 is the tire size

[Dan-o]

https://www.amazon.com/Quality-Chain-A1042-Passenger-Lightning/dp/B004BT911K/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1512281924&sr=1-3&keywords=265%2F65+17+cable+chains

[KFhunter]

http://www.vulcantire.com/cgi-bin/chainsearch.cgi?size=265/65-17&f=autotrac_l.htm&ver=3

Chain model 0232105 will fit tire size: 265/65-17
meets class s clearance requirements


My manual say's not to put chains on the front axle,  wonder why?  There is a suspension component pretty close to the tire but I wonder if it isn't some traction control non-sense.


from the manual

If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires....Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Do not use chains on the tires of the front axle.

[KFhunter]

I guess it's just clearance issues, so if I get some chains with "class S clearance" and get them snug I should be ok



I'll air down the tire, install, then air it back up if I have too 


I have 265/65 17

[fish vacuum]

Could be a control while breaking issue. That's why shops won't instal new tires only on the front or snow tires only on the front. The fear is that when breaking on slick surfaces, if only the front end bites then the back end could get loose.
I think one of my trucks said to chain all 4 or rear only for that reason.

[Magnum_Willys]

My Ram has no clearance for any type of chains up front.  So I run wheel spacers.  But I don’t run just front chains -  lil half ton frontends not designed to be primary drive axle.   

[Miles]

I ran into this issue with my 2016 Duramax 2500hd.  I put them on the front, but before driving realized they would destroy the front end as there’s no room once things start turning.  I had to run them on the rear.   You could easily run cables on the front and I’ll probably pick up a set next year.   Hunting in Colorado at 9,000’ in November kind of makes chains an important item...

[Calvin Rayborn]

Those spiders are pretty cool - slap on and go.

[Fl0und3rz]

Whatever you go with, I have had good customer experience with https://www.tirechain.com.

I just got a second set of sets from them and shipping was as promised, during the height of Christmas shipping season.

[CAMPMEAT]

You only need them on the front KF..


Buy a 9000 lb winch too and you're all set. the front to back type.

[fillthefreezer]

have you looked at the thule xb series? i havent used them, but have heard really good things and its what id go with

[boneaddict]

It’s really good thing to,find out before you are in a blithering tight spot and you can’t run the chains you’ve been carrying around for just such a circumstance.  Speaking from experience of course.  These new trucks really should be called “snowflakes”

[KFhunter]

No clearance on the upper control arm, it's just off the tire

[724wd]

how much clearance is enough? I've got about an inch between tire and UCA. the wheelwell is another matter... 

[KFhunter]

The more I think about this the more I want an older hunting rig.

[Magnum_Willys]

Ran 1 3/4” spacers all fall so I could run chains on all four.  Heavy duty v-bars in the rear.  Works fine.  Expensive but cheaper than new offset rims.   

http://www.wheeladapter.com/dodge_wheel_spacers.php

[boneaddict]

I’m going to look into spacers.   I bought the best of the best in chains.  I really don’t want to go to cables. 

[KFhunter]

I think I will too, but first I need to get this thing up a little.   

I'm looking into bilstein 5100 shocks with the adjustable ride height from 0-2.75"   


If I use the 2.75" shock and put a 2" spacer in the rear axle that will help some, then I'll put on tall skinny tires (studded snow) with a bit of offset on the wheel


I like the hankook 10 ply iPike for deeper snow

[CAMPMEAT]

I think I will too, but first I need to get this thing up a little.   

I'm looking into bilstein 5100 shocks with the adjustable ride height from 0-2.75"   


If I use the 2.75" shock and put a 2" spacer in the rear axle that will help some, then I'll put on tall skinny tires (studded snow) with a bit of offset on the wheel


I like the hankook 10 ply iPike for deeper snow

I ran Hankook tires on my semis and pickup trucks in 10 ply. Great tires. Rotate and keep up on them and you'll get good wear too.

[scoyoc5]

what are the best chains Bone?

[Twang]

I don’t know who made my old chains but they resisted hacksaw when similar looking chains cut like butter. They had carbide ice cleats too. So yeah some are superior material and workmanship
They would be 40 years old now. Ran them HARD on the front of an old Bronco

[Calvin Rayborn]

Spikes spiders all the way! 

[Bofire]

KF look at the Bilstien 4600 too, get lift but not adjustable. I looked at the 5100 adjustable and really think the adjustability might be a weakspot. I measured my car and need about 2 inch to level the rig.
Carl

[Magnum_Willys]

KF look at the Bilstien 4600 too, get lift but not adjustable. I looked at the 5100 adjustable and really think the adjustability might be a weakspot. I measured my car and need about 2 inch to level the rig.
Carl

There is a ring clip that spring base sits over. With adjustable there are 3 grooves the clip can fit in and non adjustable only one groove.  No difference in strength.

[Bofire]

yep I went to town and looked at them I will be using the 4600, I see no need for adjustment anyway, install once and done.
Carl

[Matth]

I love solid front axle fronts, no clearance issues.

[Zardoz]

The more I think about this the more I want an older hunting rig.

   I really miss my 77 F150.