I run square stock chains on the rear of my '99 with 31x10.5x15's with no
clearance problems. Admittedly, I don't spin them with the tires fully stuffed,
but I would not want my tires spinning that fast if they were stuffed anyway.
They are a little close on the front when the wheels are slightly turned,
but I don't usually need chains on all four.
I mail-ordered from www.tirechain.com, and have been very happy with their
service and my chains.
I like the square-stock chains. They run slightly smoother and grab better
than twisted links. The only thing better are studded chains, which I only
work better on ice. We run square-stock chains on buses when they need them
(nothing better than installing chains on 11R22.5 tires in a blizzard with
a fully loaded school bus).
Kevin
>> -----Original Message-----
>> I'm looking for tire chains at the moment and decided it might be a
>> good
>> idea
>> to check the owners manual. According to it, I shouldn't be using
>> chains
>> at
>> all?? I have a 2000 Dakota CC 4x4 with the 31x10.5x15 tires.
>> I actually already have a set of cable chains for "just in case"
>> driving
>> through areas that occasionally have some snow. I'm about to go on
>> an
>> offroad
>> trip where there might be some snowy areas and want to be as prepared
>> as
>> possible. As a result, I'm looking for the gnarliest chains I can
>> possibly
>> get
>> my hands on.
Kevin Sellstrom, W6KTB E-Mail:ksellstr@softcom.net
***Elk Grove, California***
'99 Dodge Dakota, 5.2L, SLT, AT, 4x4
'69 Dodge D200,
'83 Volvo 244Ti,
'62 Volvo 122S,
'68 Volvo 122S,
'98 Rockhopper A1FS
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