tire chains on t4r

[d2huffman]

I have looked at old posts on this and a lot of the discussion is about need and not specific chains. I already know the need. I just got my 4runner in Feb so starting to get ready for fall and budget for expeditures before hunting season. In deep snow it is manditory to chain up front and rear. If you only chain the rear you can't steer. On my last 4x4 I used heavy truck chains on rear and the combo cables with chain x over tires on front.
I would like to know what works for front (SE with 265/65 17) as that is the biggest issue.
Will probably use truck chains on rear.
Thanks

 

[d_clark]

I have looked at old posts on this and a lot of the discussion is about need and not specific chains. I already know the need. I just got my 4runner in Feb so starting to get ready for fall and budget for expeditures before hunting season. In deep snow it is manditory to chain up front and rear. If you only chain the rear you can't steer. On my last 4x4 I used heavy truck chains on rear and the combo cables with chain x over tires on front.
I would like to know what works for front (SE with 265/65 17) as that is the biggest issue.
Will probably use truck chains on rear.
Thanks

I think you are going to be limited in what will fit the front tires. May need to look at a system that uses cables instead of chains. If memory servers me correctly, previous members have mentioned that chains to not clear.

Somebody should be along shortly with better details

 

[TEPUI]

Last week I saw two 4runners running chains only on the back and wondered if it was due to clearance problems. Would like to hear first hand experience from other users.

 

[d2huffman]

I only run on the back on ice or less snow, just go to the 4 when deep. I suspect that straight cable chains will fix the front but don't want to go that route unless that only option. Like the hybrids

 

[Uneek]

I believe you need "S" clearance chains or cables.

 

[d2huffman]

I will take a look for "S" clearance chains - didn't know there was a system
new to having a vehicle that has clearance issues

 

[chaz]

hope these have useful info. . Snow Cables or good old fashioned chains for 33" tires? - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum Snow chains - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum