Truck Tire Chains

[wolf2202]

I am a newer hunter and I think is time that I invest in some tire chains. I have a 2016 ram 1500 with 275/60-20 tires. Do I have enough clearance with 20" tires for chains? I have looked in the truck manual but didn't happen to find anything about chains.

These are an option that I am looking at:

https://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Ram/1500/2016/TC3829.html?VehicleID=201610532#exp-productdetails=.why-etrailer

What do you guys think?

 

[BadDogPSD]

Rears should be no problem, but front brake line clearance might be an issue

 

[wolf2202]

Should I try and find some s class chains for the front tires? I can only find cable chains s class chains would those work?

 

[PathFinder]

1. Those will work, and you'll be amazed at what they can do even on an unlocked rear end. Especially with V bar links.
2. 20" wheels have no place on a 4x4 with sub 40" tires. Ditch them them for 17s if you can.
3. You may be able to fit them on the front too, especially with stock size tires. Test fit them at home first! Getting them fit really well takes some practice. Make sure to check them at full tuck and lock.
4. Get 4x rubber tarp bungies for each tire to use as chain tensioners. They should be ~2" smaller than your wheel size.

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[wolf2202]

What are the positives of 17s? Would they fit better with chains?

 

[zion zig zag]

What are the positives of 17s? Would they fit better with chains?

More sidewall = better off road.

 

[dtrkyman]

Many newer vehicles you have to make sure the wheel fits over the brake rotors. Some will not allow you a much smaller wheel. We threw a smaller wheel on a ram years ago from an older dodge, didn't make it ten feet as the wheel was locked up.

 

[TheGDog]

More sidewall = better off road.

To build on to what was said here....
More sidewall = Less chance of having a pinch-flat happen when you drive-over sharp-edged stones.

 

[Jethro]

Wolf, those chains in your link should work on the back wheels, but not the front. Not going to have the clearance between inside sidewall and control arm.

17" wheels can certainly go on your Ram as they came stock with either 17 or 20's. But thats a large investment for a new hunter. I've considered switching to 18's but still have the 20's on my Ram.