Can anyone tell me which tire chains or cables to use that will clear a stock 2015 screw?

cables are fine.

I have a 2wd and will be headed up to do some skiing in a couple weeks.


Has anyone actually put some on?

Yes, I have looked through previous forums.


A bit vague is all I can say. No need to bring up 'warranty', I signed that paper on delivery...

There is plenty of clearance in the rear, but I can see the concern in the front tire.

Looking at Titan and Glacier

Tire size is 265 60R18

Maybe Rear tire only?

Cables?


Thanks for the

 

My stock tires do really well 2wd or 4wd. Your's being 2wd should only need the rear tire with cables or a chain. Even in 2wd I had gotten stuck but its not so stuck I couldn't rock my way out. Does much better then my ranger in any case. New video I found of someone driving in snow..


course appears to be 4x4 with locker but even with just the one rear its still better then I expected. If you have a road to follow you should be alright unless its one of those paths saying 4x4/ chains only.

 

I have been looking into this as well so I will look forward to hearing the responses. I will likely start using dedicated snow tires from December-March.

We had about 20 inches here from Friday-Saturday afternoon. I had to drive to work both days. There is no way I would take a 2 wheel version up (and down )a snow covered mountain with just stock tires--that is just my opinion though.

 

Wonder if you could find out from locals or local law enforcement? They probably see just about everything. That and I do know there are regulations for use of chains and such.

Know this is a bit off in terms of vehicle but found this in ranger forums similar to this.

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/wheel...ns-snow-2.html
while I would agree with Nyron on stock tires not always the best; I researched my particular stock tire although it is all season it actually ranks 9.0 on snow which is right up there with my snow tire general arctic altimax, 9.5 (tirerack.com) It actually has a flatter baseline for all handling which really is more ideal then my arctic tires. Hopefully someone has some feedback on use of chains or cables.

 

I would never run cables. If you want a true tire "chain" then the v nose type are the only chains to go with, those things will dig for days and last. Cables would be fine if your only planning to stay on pavement, but on a 5000lb truck plan on them being a one time use, especially if you spin the tires.

I test fitted a pair of v nose tire chains on my work 150 and the chains rubbed the top control arm. I have a set 4 in the truck, but the front pair is only for life or death emergencies.

I'm not sure what your local hill is like, but check some snow cams if they have them and load some sand bags in the back.

If your serious about hitting the hill a lot think about getting your hands on some actual truck tires and toss the grocery getters, Goodyear Duratracs or BF KO2's are mighty fine tires.

 

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Storm coming in. still heading up next weekend.

"v nose" rear chains it is...

Already used the rear locker to pull out some poor dude stuck in a ditch last weekend. We will see how it works in the snow. Might have to add some sand bags?

 

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I'm worried about clearance too. I've got the 285/65 20 with a level kit and air bags. We'll see if I can clear a real set of chains or not. cables seem darn near worthless on a huge truck headed up to snowmobile!

 

If the road is 4x4/chains only, do you only need to put them on the rear if you have the locker? Is the rear locker recommended in snow?