Anyone with tire chains on 285's 17s?

Hey guys, I'm headed to Utah for snow trip in a week. My current 13 Taco sport 4x4 has an icon lift with toyo rough terrains (285,70,17).

Anyone have any experience with tire chains on lifted trucks ?

My current tires sometimes rub on full lock or compression during turn.

 

Only in the back is where you should put them

 

People who run chains, or plan to, definitely need to consider clearances. You might tolerate a bit of tire rub, but chain "rub" is not so nice! As suggested, get a rear set and leave the front alone.

 

Sounds like a plan. Do you think cable chains would work better than actual chain links in my particular truck config?

 

I would not use anything on a set-up that already rubs.

 

you cant even run chains on a stock tire size in the front... you wont be running them in the front with bigger tires.

That stated the rears you should be good. But you are 4x4 and shouldnt need them unless its real nasty.

 

The First time I hit the snow when I got my Toyos and lift, the road was a little icy and my truck went for a nice slide. Not a good feeling when you have your family in the truck. I will get some chains on the rear for sure. If I feel the road conditions are not favorable, then that's when I'll put on the chains in the rear. Thanks for all the answers.

 

Just using the chains on the rear will get you through a LOT of snow. Having them on the front too is really more helpful off road in nasty mud.

Cables are OK in 2-4"of snow and work much better in places where light snow is patchy with areas of clear pavement. But in truly deep snow are almost useless. They are used a lot here in the south. I have both chains and cables for my truck and use the cables more due to the type of snowfall we get here. We rarely get a deep snow, but in GA they only clear main roads. There is simply not enough equipment or manpower to get back roads. We just wait for it to melt and end up with clear pavement in sunny areas and icy spots in the shade. If those icy patches are on a hill you won't get up or down without chains or cables even in 4X4. If I have to drive short distances on clear pavement I'd much rather do it with cables than chains. In deep snow, chains are much better.

 

Marshall R, thanks for the info. Really helpful.

 

some nice snow has fallen the last 2 days so come on out and have fun! I work in the mountains and have never needed chains, just some good m/s rated tires and weight in the back to keep the light rear end grounded.