Snow Chains

[2006Pathyboy]

Hey Guys,

My father in law told me that my snow chains go on my front wheels when in four wheel drive. Is this true? I've been told they should go on the drive wheels. What are the pros and cons of putting chains on the front versus the rear?

[yozsi]

uhhh, chains go on the rear, even when in 4wd. unless you have a fwd car.

[Trainman]

I have used chains on the front (of a 4wd vehicle), where clearance allowed, but only very very short distances to pull my way through something. Generally, they are best on the rear. Many of the vehicles with strut type front suspension do not have the clearance required for chains on the front.

 

And what does your owners manual say?

 

My philosophy on chains is they should be used to get you out of somewhere. If you are needing them to get into some place, you probably should not be there. No room for error if you do get stuck with the chains on.

[94extreme]

put them on all four wheels.

[zonianbrat]

I just got some sweet tire chains but can only use them on the back as there is like no clearance up front.