Post by: follow maggie on February 03, 2019, 08:54:11 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 03, 2019, 09:14:23 AM
Post by: MADMAX on February 03, 2019, 09:20:19 AM
just sayin
look in your book
Post by: j_h_nimrod on February 03, 2019, 09:44:28 AM
That said 1.5” is pretty tight. I like running the lower profile diamond style (les scwab or Walmart brand) that might work. Carry the cold weather rated zip ties to keep any chain ends in tight and the rubber snubbers are a good backup to the auto tighteners.
Post by: Zardoz on February 03, 2019, 02:01:15 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 03, 2019, 04:04:32 PM
Borderline with vbars. Like to see 2”
Post by: Tim in Wa. on February 11, 2019, 06:39:13 AM
Post by: MonstroMuley on February 11, 2019, 08:28:27 AM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,234588.0.html
Post by: jrebel on February 11, 2019, 08:46:49 AM
I would make sure your truck is rated for chains on the front. I would also consider a set of the Les Schwab heavy duty quick fits. Those work really well for vehicles that don't have tons of clearance. They never have a tail and fit well to the back of the tire. I use them on the fronts and put my VBar Heavies on the back.
If you go with les Schwabs quick fit.....I still reccomend putting rubbers / bungies on the outside.
Post by: Special T on February 11, 2019, 08:55:53 AM
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Post by: branches on February 11, 2019, 06:48:59 PM
Break Out the Tire Socks! Perfect for low clearance ...
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,234588.0.html
The auto socks worked for my daughter driving around town in Auburn. We drove around the town without them and then I had her put them on and drive the same route and I am happy with the way they handle the slick roads. I do not know how well they will work off road but for icy compact snow and ice in town they did just fine.
Post by: KFhunter on February 11, 2019, 07:20:28 PM
With ATV's we always air down the tire, chain up, then air the tire up - really snugs the chains up, might work on a truck some but radials don't expand like an ATV tire does but might help some.
Post by: HntnFsh on February 12, 2019, 07:20:52 AM
I've thought about getting tall skinnys for my 16 Colorado with an offset so I can chain it up.
Would wheel spacers accomplish the same thing and be a lot cheaper?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 12, 2019, 08:09:47 AM
Post by: 724wd on February 12, 2019, 11:03:55 AM
I've thought about getting tall skinnys for my 16 Colorado with an offset so I can chain it up.
Would wheel spacers accomplish the same thing and be a lot cheaper?
watch your fenders for turning clearance.
Post by: Woodchuck on February 12, 2019, 11:19:40 AM
Other than stock size tires will likely create issues for abs, traction control, and tpms systems without reprogramming. :twocents:I've thought about getting tall skinnys for my 16 Colorado with an offset so I can chain it up.
Would wheel spacers accomplish the same thing and be a lot cheaper?
watch your fenders for turning clearance.
Post by: MonstroMuley on February 12, 2019, 10:52:42 PM
Break Out the Tire Socks! Perfect for low clearance ...
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,234588.0.html
The auto socks worked for my daughter driving around town in Auburn. We drove around the town without them and then I had her put them on and drive the same route and I am happy with the way they handle the slick roads. I do not know how well they will work off road but for icy compact snow and ice in town they did just fine.
:tup:
They might get ripped up off-road ... chains probably best.
Glad to hear they worked out for your daughter around town.
Yes, best performance on compact snow and ice... avoid the "slushy" asphalt roads if possible ... may wear holes.
Tried talking a buddy into them and unfortunately he paid the price on ice in Woodinville.
Some people "my buddies" critique the "tire socks" and call them "axle wrappers" and claim have seen one or two wrapped around an axle ... I have never seen this with an "auto sock", nor experienced in all the years have been running them ... if correctly sized and fitted, shouldn't be an issue... frankly don't see how is possible with the sock design. Something to be aware of though ... feel free to give feedback if run into this situation.
Post by: Tim in Wa. on February 14, 2019, 06:57:09 AM
If anyone's interested message me
Tim
Post by: follow maggie on February 16, 2019, 04:43:35 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 17, 2019, 09:15:56 PM
Dont do it on a newer Tacoma
just sayin
look in your book
Whats the deal? To lazy to look it up?
Post by: MADMAX on February 18, 2019, 10:33:04 AM
I looked in my book I talk to Schwab and I talk to discount tire and they all said don’t run chains on the front there’s not enough clearance because of your antilock brakes
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/can-you-put-chains-on-the-front-wheels-the-manual-says-to-put-them-on-the-rear.463722/