Chains on gmc 2500hd

[bear]

Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of what it takes to be able to use chains on my 2023 gmc 2500hd?  Planning on a small lift and new tires this year but would love to be able to use chains. Currently the manufacturer says no chains. Must have been designed by some guy in a suit!

[EnglishSetter]

I've never seen a pickup be unsuitable for chains.  Hmmmm.

[Woodchuck]

ABS sensor wires, electro magnetic hydraulic suspension wires...

[jrebel]

I've never seen a pickup be unsuitable for chains.  Hmmmm.

A lot of new ones are this way.  My 18 ram could only have them on the rear.  My 21 ram 3500 can have them all the way around.  My sons 13 Tacoma is rear only.  You have to really check when buying these days.

I would think wheel spacers is the only way.  Then your tires will stick out a bit further

[luvmystang67]

I think you should check, maybe with a used set at some point.

My old 2010 Duramax really shouldn't have chains on the front, but I can use cable chains if I don't turn too hard.  I can actually use V-bar chains, but then I really can't turn hard.  Rears I can run whatever.  Generally the rear is going to be more forgiving.

No actual idea you your specific year.

[MADMAX]

Rear only for me
2020 Tundra
Anti lock's, I believe clearance , on the fronts is why
Not worth wrecking it IMO
If it’s that snowy I take the FJ

Go with what your manual says

[EnglishSetter]

I've never seen a pickup be unsuitable for chains.  Hmmmm.

A lot of new ones are this way.  My 18 ram could only have them on the rear.  My 21 ram 3500 can have them all the way around.  My sons 13 Tacoma is rear only.  You have to really check when buying these days.

I would think wheel spacers is the only way.  Then your tires will stick out a bit further

OP didn't specify 4WD, so I assume 2WD. 

[CarbonHunter]

Weird that it says no chains given they are ok on my 2024 Chevy 3500 duramax.

Most of the time it’s due to clearance and anytime you change tire size you have to self verify if they will fit or not. It’s usually pretty safe to run cable chains at a slow speed even if they say no chains but if you run them fast (15-30mph) you’re going to cause a lot of damage.

In a heavy duty truck I wouldn’t waste your time with light duty or cable chains if you’re going to be towing with it. Make sure your new tires leave room for real chains otherwise just leave it parked if you need to tow in the snow.

And DOT doesn’t care if the manual says no chains. If they are required, you either put them on or get a ticket and you have to carry them in winter regardless.

[bear]

I've never seen a pickup be unsuitable for chains.  Hmmmm.

A lot of new ones are this way.  My 18 ram could only have them on the rear.  My 21 ram 3500 can have them all the way around.  My sons 13 Tacoma is rear only.  You have to really check when buying these days.

I would think wheel spacers is the only way.  Then your tires will stick out a bit further

OP didn't specify 4WD, so I assume 2WD.

4wd.

[bear]

I don’t need them for the dot since I’m 4wd with traction tires.  A sloped road in the Swakane in the snow and ice is a different story all together! 

[CarbonHunter]

I don’t need them for the dot since I’m 4wd with traction tires.  A sloped road in the Swakane in the snow and ice is a different story all together!

You still have to carry chains and if the requirement is “chains required all vehicles INCLUDING all wheel drive” you have to put them on. They rarely have that requirement because usually they’ll close the road but they can assign that requirement.

[EnglishSetter]

I don’t need them for the dot since I’m 4wd with traction tires.  A sloped road in the Swakane in the snow and ice is a different story all together!

You still have to carry chains and if the requirement is “chains required all vehicles INCLUDING all wheel drive” you have to put them on. They rarely have that requirement because usually they’ll close the road but they can assign that requirement.

Ya, I have 4 wheel chains for my truck and Jeep.  Actually 6 wheel for the truck, haha.  Like I used to tell my boss when I had a 4WD company truck.  “I using the chains to get into trouble, they’re for getting out of trouble”.   You could get back in somewhere and conditions change.

[EnglishSetter]

I’ll add, though not always enforced, if your GVW is >10k the AWD with traction tires is often void. 

It’s what it says in the door, not what you weigh at present.

[MR5x5]

Get under there and have a look at steering component clearance.  It will be pretty obvious if there is not enough room for chains.  Wheel spacers are likely the most practical way to resolve the issue.

[CarbonHunter]

I’ll add, though not always enforced, if your GVW is >10k the AWD with traction tires is often void. 

It’s what it says in the door, not what you weigh at present.

And if you’re towing it voids the AWD exemption when chains are required. No matter how small the trailer is plus you have to chain the trailer.