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Title: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2017, 10:05:41 PM
I can't use real chains on the 2016 Colorado    :bash:


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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Dan-o on December 02, 2017, 10:20:07 PM
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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2017, 10:25:52 PM
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
Quote
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.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2017, 10:34:48 PM
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  :chuckle:


I have 265/65 17
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: fish vacuum on December 03, 2017, 12:41:24 AM
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.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 03, 2017, 04:53:40 AM
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.   
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Miles on December 03, 2017, 07:02:32 AM
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...
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on December 29, 2017, 12:23:39 AM
Those spiders are pretty cool - slap on and go.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 29, 2017, 06:25:15 AM
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.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 29, 2017, 07:01:27 AM
You only need them on the front KF..


Buy a 9000 lb winch too and you're all set. the front to back type.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: fillthefreezer on December 29, 2017, 07:02:01 AM
have you looked at the thule xb series? i havent used them, but have heard really good things and its what id go with
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2017, 07:22:05 AM
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”
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 29, 2017, 08:17:19 AM
No clearance on the upper control arm, it's just off the tire
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: 724wd on December 29, 2017, 08:19:47 AM
how much clearance is enough? I've got about an inch between tire and UCA. the wheelwell is another matter...  :yike:
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 29, 2017, 08:25:26 AM
The more I think about this the more I want an older hunting rig.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 29, 2017, 09:06:13 AM
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 (http://www.wheeladapter.com/dodge_wheel_spacers.php)
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2017, 09:37:54 AM
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. 
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: KFhunter on December 29, 2017, 09:53:18 AM
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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 29, 2017, 10:22:47 AM
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.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: scoyoc5 on December 29, 2017, 11:52:49 AM
what are the best chains Bone?
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Twang on February 14, 2018, 02:21:48 PM
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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on February 21, 2018, 09:11:58 PM
Spikes spiders all the way!  :tup:
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Bofire on February 23, 2018, 09:06:04 AM
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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 23, 2018, 09:20:42 AM
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.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Bofire on February 23, 2018, 10:32:15 AM
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
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Matth on February 23, 2018, 11:27:02 AM
I love solid front axle fronts, no clearance issues.
Title: Re: good cable chains for offroad?
Post by: Zardoz on February 23, 2018, 07:24:55 PM
The more I think about this the more I want an older hunting rig.

 :yeah:  I really miss my 77 F150.    :tup: 
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