Any recommendation for Tire Chains

I need to get some for my truck. Any recommendations? I want something good and that will last for a longer time.

 

What year is your truck? The traction control works fine on mine no need for chains

 

My truck is 2010. with tow package.

 

He's in Fresno and if he heads up to the mountains in winter, he's required to have chains available.

I used these: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&ref=pd_sl_585j9k0fxe_e both on my truck and even carried a set in my patrol car (they were easier to put on then the ones the State provided.)

Ray

 

What do you want them for? Icey road compliance? Off roading? Your choices may be limited by clearance. First step is to check the clearance beteween your tire/UCA and the tire/cab mount area.

 

I plan on making a few trips to the mountain this winter. I just need to drive to snow parks. there have been times when the state trooper would ask drivers to turn back those that dont have chains.

 

Yep, I worked chain control for a few years.

Ray

 

Run 235/85/R16 tires with 1" wheel spacers on a wheel with 4.5" backspacing (stock) and you will be alright with clearance at the upper control arms. Stock tires and no wheel spacers leaves the front tire way too close to the upper control arm for chains.

 

What chains do you use?? I have heavy duty V-Bar chains from my Dodge 350 and i would love to run them on this Taco if I need too..

Also do you run all 4 tires or just the back?

 

So would you turn away a 4x4 truck with dedicated winter tires like my Nokians? (Nokian Tyres are a Finnish company that makes tires capable of mountain passes) Just curious btw or is it simply trying the get the average Joe to be prepared and avoid needing a rescue?

 

Don't use chains, use cables.

 

There are three levels of chain control in CA (and by chain control it means "approved traction device" cables/chains/etc.)

During certain times of the year all vehicles entering snow areas must carry snow chains, including 4x4's. At R-2, 2-wheels drive vehicles must use chains, and 4x4's must have them in the vehicle. So, yes, during certain snow/road conditions you would not be allowed to continue, unless you had chains in your 4x4.

Types of Chain Controls:

During the winter months, motorists may encounter traction chain controls in the mountain areas within California. When chain controls are established, signs will be posted along the road indicating the type of requirement. There are three requirements in California.
Requirement One (R1): Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles.
Requirement Two (R2): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
Requirement Three (R3): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.


Tire Traction Devices:

The California vehicle code section 605 defines tire traction devices as follows: " Tire Traction Devices are devices or mechanisms having a composition and design capable of improving vehicle traction, braking and cornering ability upon snow or ice-covered surfaces. Tire traction devices shall be constructed and assembled to provide sufficient structural integrity and to prevent accidental detachment from vehicles. Tire traction devices shall, at the time of manufacture or final assembly, bear a permanent impression indicating the name, initials or trademark of the assembling company or primary manufacturer, and the country in which the devices were manufactured or assembled in final form."

Ray

 

I have these.

http://www.scc-chain.com/traction%20pages/Trac_ZChain.html

R3 conditions don't happen very often in Southern California, but when it does it is a mess and you would want chains on in the mountains even with 4x4. Most of the time it's an R2 condition.