no chains up front, but any traction cable sets that would work?

Fortunately I read a few posts here that running chains up front is not a good idea on a Tacoma.

I've got a set of heavy chains that I can use in the rear, are there any traction cables that wouldn't wreak havoc with control arms/brake lines?

Thanks

 

I'll take that as a no

 

It is generally suggested to NOT use chains on the front. But I'd think adding wheel spacers to move the wheels out an inch or so would make them usable.

Not a lot of people use chains at all anymore so there will be limited responses.

 

I use chains quite a bit, but after the warnings I read about, only use them on the rear.

I was hoping that cables would be a slimmer overall profile, enough so that you could run them up front- either alone or in combination with chains in the rear.

I might see if a tire shop would let me test fit a pair and then run the tires lock to lock and see.

Something along the lines of these I was thinking, not nearly as much traction as heavy duty chains, but some

$67 SCC Z-583 Z-Chain Extreme Performance Cable Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2

https://www.amazon.com/Security-Cha...a-491266577039&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=62497261659

 

I just talked to my Jeep friend. He says that you need about 10 mm of clearance to run lopro chains. So I guess it depends on tire size and
what your set up is.

 

thanks- I'll check and see what I have; I wouldn't be opposed to running a small spacer

 

Anyway my jeep friend just got back from the trails. I guess with the 10 inch base and 2 feet of fresh powder chains were a must. That and at least a 3 inch lift and 35s.

 

where I recreate and hunt, chains could be the difference of getting into (or more importantly out of!) an area; it's definitely much more effective to be chained front/rear in deeper snow (if possible)

 

i use chains up front. they arent heavy duty vbars like i use on the rears but they are chains. i have .5" wheel spacers up front. never any issues. also make sure to zip tie any loose chains so nothing gets hit when the wheel spins.

 

That’s sounds like a good route to go. I have heavy, aggressive v bars now. Someone in another thread mentioned low profile chains that use cable o the outer and then chains in the middle, didn’t mention a brand/model though.

Low profile chains + modest spacer should work up front

 

I think these would fit the bill, they use a cable on the inside. Not nearly as aggressive as the v bars, but should help in deep snow

https://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Konig/TH01594267.html

 

yep almost identical to what I use.

 

Danke

 

Pretty sure you can run some of the slim style chains or the cables that car's run it's not going to be as good but it'll definitely be a lot better then not running anything at all.