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Front tire chains question
follow maggie:
I bought some chains to go all the way around my pick up and am wondering how much space do I need between the chains and brake components on the fronts. I put them on & measured 1-1/2" between the brake lines & the chains. Is this enough? I think it is, but welcome advice from those that know more than me to avoid a nasty surprise in the land of expensive tows.
bearpaw:
That's not much room, I would be very concerned. If you chain up be sure there is no tail hanging on the inside to slap your break lines and if you use rubber tighteners on the outside you might get by.
MADMAX:
Dont do it on a newer Tacoma
just sayin
look in your book
j_h_nimrod:
Most of these new rigs piss me off, no clearance whatsoever for chains. I don’t know if manufacturers don’t think people drive in snow n ice any longer or are working with tire manufacturers to force people into snow tires.
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.
Zardoz:
Good advice here. I used to run double rubber snubbers on all my tires just to make sure they stayed tight to the tire, and in case one broke.
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