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I think it is absolutely stupid for Ford to manufacture a 4WD truck in such a way that does not allow you to put tire chains on. Where I live even with 4WD you are required to carry chains and on occasion all vehicles including 4WD are required to use chains. This is state law. I did go to dealer to inquire and they said the only reason the manual says to not use chains is that it might scratch or mar the finish or the chrome wheels. I then went to a tire shop and had a set of chains fitted. The shop said they clear with plenty of room. I now keep them in the truck just in case. Hoping to never be required to use them.

 

But they do manufacture a truck you can put chains on. Just need to use the right chains. Follow?

 

Don't use chains; use the type that are cables. No issues with them on the 275/65/18. Don't have much choice if you want to get to the slopes and the law won't let you go without putting on the chains or cables.

 

From building a truck on NADAguides.com if i get the max tow package I am forced to take the 18" wheels

 

sllong & AppDawg -- would you mind telling us what brand/size chains you're using for your tire sizes?

I recently bought the 2010 F150 XLT 4x4 with the chrome package. It has the Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires, P275/65R18 (ones you're not supposed to use chains with). I go to Mammoth and other such places pretty regularly in the winter, and the CHP will do chain control checks to make sure that there are chains on board before letting you proceed. Of the 3 levels of chain control, the 4x4 with M+S tires are only required to put the chains on under the highest level 3, at which point the highways are usually shut down anyway, so the likelihood of using them is slim but we've still got to carry them (and better safe than sorry anyway).

I bought the SCC Whitestar alloy diamond-style chains from Costco.com for $80 (Size/model 1707 that matched my tire size), seemed like a decent price comparing to Amazon. Unfortunately they will be going back due to clearance issues. They were a very tight fit, and pulled much closer to the rim in the back than they did in the front, and came within about a 1/2" from a brake line. I was only able to connect the rubber tensioner in 2 places on the front. Will post photos if I can figure it out.

In any case, I'm still in the market for some limited clearance chains. I will probably be trying the SCC Super Z LT next, but if anyone has any suggestions, that would be great!

 

Looks great and great pics too thanks.

Where did you get the black 4x4 decal? Looka good.

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I don't have a solution, but for what it's worth, I own those same chains, but I have LT265/70R17 tires which are okay for chains according to the owners manual. I haven't tried putting them on my 2011 F150 yet, just to make sure there isn't an issue (it's going to be a dry winter here unlike last year).

I really like those chains. The only problem I've had with them is that each chain can "twist on itself" (hard to explain) if you're not careful taking them off, and you might need to spend 5-10 minutes per chain untwisting them so that they are ready to go next time. (After use, I wash them off and spray them down with WD-40.)

The chains are otherwise excellent performers -- I've used them on paved road, but mostly off-road in snow if conditions warrant their use.

 

Take a close look on the last picture. This must be the reason of no chains. The chains and cables will start to swing out and cause damage to the break lines. If you are going to put chains on, get them really tight. Drive about 2 miles, and tighten them up again. Do not ask how I know this, it was not pretty.
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I do believe that is the factory decal that comes on the truck