How to Put Snow Chains on Your Tires

[@topperc1567]

thanks for the sae class s refreshment, helpful to know what to look for

[@fordpowersmoke2725]

Great tutorial.

[@TruckStuff1]

Thanks!

[@LuisPerez-vy6bz]

Good stuff and thanks for sharing, very straight forward too. Only question I have is, you mentioned you have a trailer and I was curious to know if you also have to put chains on those tires and/or on one set of tires for dual axle trailers? Much appreciated!

[@TruckStuff1]

I don't "have to" but if you have trailer brakes it's definitely a good idea. Trailer brakes can lock up very easily, and at that point they become skis.

[@surreyfool]

Thanks, that was great! HOW FAR DID YOU GET BEFORE THE PHONE FELL OFF YOUR RUNNING BOARD ;)

[@grampabadger]

Out the chains on before you get stuck. Some vehicles don't have enough clearance in the wheel well to use chains, so think about that before you buy a set of chains that won't fit. If you can't use chains, get a set of studded snow tires.

[@jp15001]

I have a 2 wheel drive silverado, do I only need a set for the rear tires only?

[@TruckStuff1]

Yup! And consider throwing some weight in the bed

[@jp15001]

@@TruckStuff1 thanks!

[@jasonroberts9788]

You need all 4 tires in chains. Think about it. Roads bad enough you need chains so you’d leave two wheels slick?? Don’t believe me just google it

[@krackenagatenonbreh3456]

Can you use snow tires with chains? Or is it 1 or the other??

[@TruckStuff1]

Yes, you can use both!

[@Justaddsaltt]

What kind of snow tiers do u have nice truk by the way

[@TruckStuff1]

They are Falken Wildpeak and I love them!

[@law67yan]

Great video! Thank You Sir! I don't have the bungie cord, have you run them without them before?

[@TruckStuff1]

You could, but I wouldn't recommend it. At the very least run to harbor freight and buy a set of Bungie Cords. You want the chains to stay tight as possible

[@dennisp3273]

What tires are those ??

[@raudelcortes6051]

What size snow chain are you using for those tires?

[@TruckStuff1]

There designed for 35s but I can snug them up to fit my 33s

[@richardspillers6282]

I'm not seeing any way to connect the chain ends

[@KyleLizRichmond]

I have some vbar chains and they are way too close to the shock. stock size is 275/55R20 (10.8" wide) factory wheels. The tires in the video are 275 (10.8 as well) - Nice video and to the point. Just wanted to stress, using small light duty chain or cables on f150's is the only way to go. The shock is way too close and even ladder or regular chain is iffy.. Cables will be no problem but disappointing f150 dont have clearance for vbar or even most chain.

[@benthebarber2343]

Why can’t you put the chains in the front? My truck is slipping all over the place so I need to put them on up here in Big bear. U fortunately I don’t have 4wd.

[@TruckStuff1]

Most truck manufacturers don't recommend the front because the chains can hit a lot of components like brake and vacuum lines when the wheels turn. You could potentially run some class S cables but that would be as far as I'd push it. Your manual will tell you what is recommended

[@jasonroberts9788]

It’s always best practice to put on all 4 wheels even in 2wd.

[@TruckStuff1]

Absolutely. All 4 is best, but TECHNICALLY... you arent supposed to put these chain on the front, only cables. So I didnt want to show me doing that

[@heplamp8041]

The change you have their antiques the new ones work much better than your showing their

[@deweydodo6691]

The cams in the chain were to get away from putting on tighteners. ????

[@TruckStuff1]

It's still a good idea to do both.

[@Fraiyia]

I noticed you didn’t back over the chain .

[@TruckStuff1]

You can drive over the chain or put it on in place. Either way.

[@livingintheforest3963]

Thank you for explaining this I’m going to have to watch a few videos on this. I’m a woman I live alone but I live rural so I have to learn all these things boy there’s so much to learn isn’t there

[@TruckStuff1]

You can do it! It's not hard, but practice before you need to do it for real

[@JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN]

annoying music

[@tanktheweatherdog3761]

Cant hear you over that music.. youre not making a music video.Sorry I couldn't finish watching - music was so annoying.

[@billhill3526]

Why do have a mask on, I'm not going hurt you.

[@TruckStuff1]

It's a gaitor to keep the wind off of my face because wind chill was below 0.

[@lawrencebeckley2295]

We all know why he has a mask on