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Originally Posted by Joshua8200
Yeah, I'm looking for an explanation of this line. I find it hard to believe that a set of SAE S Class chains would not be OK on the front tires. I mean if chains are made that will fit FWD cars...surely chains can be fit tight enough on a 4Runner.
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I've always been satisfied with the "too much important stuff up front with questionable clearance" explanation, but who knows.
As for the clearance,
My tires are stock width ATs and 1"taller. Clearances are: upper control arm 1.5", top of steering knuckle 1.1", down a short ways on the knuckle there is a bump, that clearance is barely more than 1/2" although it appears the bump would be below the hoop of properly fitted chains as long as they were kept tight.
If I could fit them, I'd be more comfortable running chains in front than cables. A little loosening with chains would give a very audible but probably harmless warning. With thrown cables, the audible warning could easily coincide with big trouble.