with your 5 inch sidewall height, keep an eye on the possibility of the chains rubbing/hitting your rims. unless you don't mind some cosmetic damage on your 22s.BUMP! We had a massive ice storm here a few weeks ago and anyone that didn't have studded tires or chains was completely stranded for a couple of days. My questions is what brand have you guys found that fit over the stock 22's?
I think I checked them and of course don't list 285/45/22. The best I can do is find a 20" size that's close in same overall diameter. I may just find an 18" wheel and stud package instead...I’m not sure how well the sock style fabric chains or zip tie style chains work on ice, but with 22” wheels there wouldn’t be much option.
I believe security chain company has a chart for different size tires and sidewalls.
Oh dang, never even occurred to me that it wouldn't be an option. I never even thought about having chains until that recent ice storm. I mean, parked cars were sliding down hills! I could literally not leave my house for 2 days. I'm going to just get a studded tire set next year.I stopped by my local tire place ( Les Schwab, a well known outfit in the Pacific NW ) to inquire about chains for my Rebel. I more wanted to have them for backup because I don't really drive in snow much at all. I do plan on a snow shoe trip up into the mountains soon and thought it might be a good idea to have a chains on hand just in case. Even though I know I might not need them.
Anyway, they looked up chains that would fit, I have the stock Duratrac tires ( 275 / 70 R 18 ) and quoted me something like $216. Then they said " have you checked your manual, can you put chains on your vehicle ? " I had to admit I hadn't so I went out and grabbed the manual.
And lo and behold, on Page 464 of my manual is a table for Snow Traction Device for various trims and for the Rebel it says "Not Chainable".
That seemed surprising to me. I'm not at all an expert on chains, but I thought it was generally related to clearance issues ( my '07 Outback XT has to use cable chains and that makes sense, there isn't a lot of clearance on that car ), but it seems to me on the truck there's loads of space. I guess not.
They said I could buy tire socks to have in the truck if I'm ever in a "chains required" situation which sometimes happens on mountain passes.
anyway, I would like inputs from the collective brain trust on this forum, what do folks think about putting chains on the Rebel albeit the manual says "not chainable" ?
Oh dang, never even occurred to me that it wouldn't be an option. I never even thought about having chains until that recent ice storm. I mean, parked cars were sliding down hills! I could literally not leave my house for 2 days. I'm going to just get a studded tire set next year.
Running Blizzak LT’s in the winter but studded Hakkas would be a serious option. Next set……Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded tires
Same here. When I bought my 2016 1500 and my 2020 3500 I had to sign a paper that I would not use chains (The Manual says cable chains are ok on the rear). Like you, I don't do snow but needed for backup when traveling and hit a chains required area. For me that is traveling eastern Oregon where snow rated tires are approved in chain up areas. In Califunny snow tires do not qualify. So I bought the socks and snow rated tires.I stopped by my local tire place ( Les Schwab, a well known outfit in the Pacific NW ) to inquire about chains for my Rebel. I more wanted to have them for backup because I don't really drive in snow much at all. I do plan on a snow shoe trip up into the mountains soon and thought it might be a good idea to have a chains on hand just in case. Even though I know I might not need them.
Anyway, they looked up chains that would fit, I have the stock Duratrac tires ( 275 / 70 R 18 ) and quoted me something like $216. Then they said " have you checked your manual, can you put chains on your vehicle ? " I had to admit I hadn't so I went out and grabbed the manual.
And lo and behold, on Page 464 of my manual is a table for Snow Traction Device for various trims and for the Rebel it says "Not Chainable".
That seemed surprising to me. I'm not at all an expert on chains, but I thought it was generally related to clearance issues ( my '07 Outback XT has to use cable chains and that makes sense, there isn't a lot of clearance on that car ), but it seems to me on the truck there's loads of space. I guess not.
They said I could buy tire socks to have in the truck if I'm ever in a "chains required" situation which sometimes happens on mountain passes.
anyway, I would like inputs from the collective brain trust on this forum, what do folks think about putting chains on the Rebel albeit the manual says "not chainable" ?
I ordered the cables and then ordered the socks. So I put the cables on Craig's List.I think I will go ahead and order them and fit them in my garage and see what they look like. I'll post a picture when I get that done. Worst case I'll have to see can I return them or else try to sell them on Craigslist !
I didn't see your post in time before I'd pulled the trigger on ordering a set from etrailer. I've had them about a week or so and finally got around to test fitting them...nope, not going to work, I don't think anyway. I've attached a few pictures others watching this thread might find helpful.I ordered the cables and then ordered the socks. So I put the cables on Craig's List.
Here's my ad if you are interested. Cable Chains