Tire Chains

I'm sorry if this has already been covered, but I did a search and couldn't find anything. I'm in the market for a new Tacoma. I hunt in the mountains out west and need snow chains from time to time. It's my understand that on the older Tacomas you could chain up the rear but not the front. Is that the case with the 3rd Gens? Anyone on here running snow chains?

 

This is interesting. Why couldn't you chain up the fronts?

 

2017 owners manual (PDF available via google) states: "Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires."

They don't explain the reason.

 

I'd guess concerns about clearance at full lock.

 

I never put them on the front, only the rear. But that's just #twowheeldriveproblems.

 

I'm just going by what I've heard, but I've read that there are clearance issue on the front.

 

In my old 1998 Dodge 4x4 I did the reverse- I ran ice-biter chains on the front and nothing on the rear. That got me out of trouble in some nasty Montana shit on several occasions.

The front clearance would be an issue on my 2016 Tacoma- I can see that. I might have to bump my 6112's to the 4th notch to make tire chains work on my 265/70/17's.

In any case you need to make sure they are a SNUG fit on the fronts.

 

This is good to know. Thanks

 

Good info, didn't really think about that, I would have put them on the front lol

 

Rear is really all you need anyways.
Guy I went to trade school with was originally from northern ontario right on the border of the territories, said all they use is rears up there. No need for front.


I wonder if it has something to do with the IFS. Maybe toyota doesn't think the CVs will handle it no clue.

 

Rear placement also helps prevent spinouts during braking.

 

I would say on-road- yes chains on the rear. Offroad? If I had put chains on the rears of my 1998 Dodge when off road hunting? I would still be stuck in a snow drift somewhere, lol.

 

Having the weight of the engine over the chains would surely help get through some narly stuff.

 

I grew up a bit south of Lake Ontario and never knew anyone to use chains on more than one axle, even the guys who plowed people's driveways just had one set.

In Atlanta they're not exactly a high use item so I've not paid attention to them for years.

 

I'm planning on getting these ones. Mostly for when they have "must carry chains" restrictions on the mountain passes.

$98 SCC SECURTYCHAIN ZT741 Super Z LT Light Truck and SUV Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BRA6P...lid=3JJ25TKF5MDC6&coliid=I2ALE0A7RTZCFA&psc=1

 

Your results may vary so I wouldn't suggest doing what I do.

That being said fallow the recommendation in the vehicle manual. I have run chains on all 4 wheels (4X4) but I was in 4 low and needed the extra grip. Think winter with muddy ice and in the middle of no where.

It's recomened to use them on the drive wheels