Snow Chains

What’s up everyone, anyone know of a site to buy Snow Chains?? For 37 inch Tires ? Recommendations ? Appreciated

 

Have you tried etrailer.com? I ordered a set from there a few years ago. I cant speak for having a set that will fit that size.

 

Thanx bro.

 

Thanx bro.

 

Do you have room with 37" tires? Check your clearance before you buy chains.

 

Room above the tires? Like the wheel from
Hitting above ?

 

I found these. I don’t see my size but says it fits up to a 38 and one of them
Is up to a 22 inch rim.. I dont know if these would work or not.. also. Any of you pros know why the wheel size matters if it fits over the wheel!??

 

I got these. Easy to put on. Just need about 2 inches of clearance. Put them on, roll forward, adjust, and repeat one more time.

https://tirechainsonline.com/truck-suv-chains/17-rims/37x13-50-17/

 

You need 2-3" clearance for chains. It's easy to do on the rear but in the front they can easily hit the UCA or body mount if you are tight.

 

The chains will generally be on the sidewall of the tire as well as the tread to keep traction up while in ruts and such. Thin tires on big wheels can't really run chains. You'd have the chain beating on the rim and you could damage the chain, tensioner, or the wheel. You need enough sidewall to support the chain.

 

Make sure to have a zip tie or something to hold the excess loose chain so it doesn’t whack the body panels.

 

Some conditions can dictate otherwise but I'd just put them on the back. Then you don't need to worry (as much) about clearance and damage. Front is better for steering, but back will still be a huge improvement and likely get you where you need to go. Also less likely to have rear end come around if chains are only on front. Either way, if it's bad enough to need chains you should be going slow!

Also be sure to get rubber tensioners that fit. Might need an oversized pair, as they are usually one size fits all.

 

Odd question, but are you buying these solely for ice and snow? If muddy clay is included, I would STRONGLY recommend fitting them to the front tires for steering capability too. However, clearance of your UCA is very important.

 

Even if it's just deep snow, front tires are a good idea. I've seen guys only chain up the rears and try to turn, but the momentum and thrust they have from the rears just makes their turned wheels act like plows. To keep control in deep snow it's best to have both.

 

Ahhhhhh okay. I see what you mean. I should have enough. 13.5 wide tire. Should be enough there . We’ll see lol

 

Just for the snow my guy.. my shits a pavement princess lol... just using it for snowboarding n what not..

 

A chain made for a tire that wide will still come down several inches on your sidewall. Anything like this pic isn't going to be able to run chains.

 

#serious - I have never ridden in a half-ton truck with such low profile tires (at least not one as extreme as those). How do they ride with stock suspension? I suspect that you would feel every expansion gap and gravel pebble in your tailbone.

 

No clue. I wouldn't be caught dead in anything like that.

 

Lol. Fair enough. Although I respect anyone for customizing to their style, it sure isn't anything I would ever own. I would probably dent a rim going into my driveway!

 

Not to derail, but, yes. People can do whatever they want to their vehicles as far as looks go. That's on them, but I can also dislike or like any of it I want to. Same goes for mine. Others don't have to like it as long as I do. I'm the one driving it.

 

From the owners manual Toyota says NOT to put chains on the front. I have had to use chains once in deep snow while pulling a snowmobile trailer. Zero issues backing up and maneuvering the truck with the trailer hooked up. If you get to where you need to use chains your prob not going to be going over 20-25mph max. Most of your speeds will be pretty slow, you will be in 4WD, so you shouldn't have much issue steering.

I also second the tensioner. Titan makes a rubber tire chain adjuster that works awersome...https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Titan-Chain/TCMA2.html

 

You’re correct. The manual recommends to only put chains on the rear. However many people still do it on trails. Even these guys:

 

While I like etrailer.com, I have come to question a lot of the advice or recommendations they give after reading them telling a 2010 tundra CM owner he was good to get a 5th wheel with 1300+ dry hitch weight and a GVWR of 9995, because it was under his tow capacity.

Also the manual doesn't "recommend" rear wheels only it literally says "....rear tires only and do not install...front tires".

 

I’m not disagreeing with you.

 

This is my sidewall

 

Oh yeah, you'll be golden. Honestly, if you are sticking to pavement you might want to check into tire cables. With the weight of the Tundra and your aggressive tread they might be enough without going full blown chains. You could also just go for a snow tire, too. It really is amazing how effective they are. Either way, you can easily accommodate whatever option you choose. If you go the chain route, just make sure you'll clear everything at full crank with them. A broken or loose chain will cut through anything shy of your frame even at 20-30 MPH.

 

My opinion, having learned to drive in the CO mtns some time ago. If it’s bad enough to require chaining all 4 tires on a lifted 4X4 tundra it’s not worth going out for anything short of an emergency. I own chains but they’re for avoiding getting stuck off road during hunting season.

 

Snow chains did not fit on my stock front wheel and tire setup, they hit the UCA which I suspect is the reason Toyota discourages mounting them on the front wheels? I purchased aftermarket wheels with an offset to accommodate the chains.