Snow cable use…

[Stylous]

Hello. Anyone use snow cables on their AT4? Any issues to report?

Manual says not to use chains of any kind. With a 2” factory lift I would think there is plenty of clearance. My local tire shop took a look and also doesn’t see there being any issue - at minimum a pair in the rear should not be an issue if really needed but I’d have to run in 2WD, not 4WD.

Just wondering if anyone in AT4 land had any experience they could share. Thanks in advance.

 

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[Diabel1969]

Where in the heck do you live that you need chains or cables? Just curious. I have friends that put chains on their plow trucks, but they never drive down the road with them on. I'm in upstate NY, where I've seen 2 to 5 feet of snow at any time during the winter months, but even though I plow a small handful of yards, I've never considered getting chains, but I have considered cables for 1 yard that I do in particular. I'm not sure how often you'd drive on them, but I would say that cables look more feasible than chains, but there is a concern of breakage if driving on the roads with them.

 

[gemarsh]

Where in the heck do you live that you need chains or cables? Just curious. I have friends that put chains on their plow trucks, but they never drive down the road with them on. I'm in upstate NY, where I've seen 2 to 5 feet of snow at any time during the winter months, but even though I plow a small handful of yards, I've never considered getting chains, but I have considered cables for 1 yard that I do in particular. I'm not sure how often you'd drive on them, but I would say that cables look more feasible than chains, but there is a concern of breakage if driving on the roads with them.

I used to live in Big Bear, chains were required every winter storm, going up waterman canyon road.

I'm sure there are lots of roads that mandate them.

 

[Cocoabean]

In my experience, cables are better for snow and chains are better for ice.

@gemarsh I too live in southern California and go to Bid Bear often. I hate how CHP requires chains with every storm, but I also understand CA drivers can't handle rain let alone snow. I wish people just stayed home and out of my way lol.

 

[Diabel1969]

In my experience, cables are better for snow and chains are better for ice.

@gemarsh I too live in southern California and got to Bid Bear often. I hate how CHP requires chains with every storm, but I also understand CA drivers can't handle rain let alone snow. I wish people just stayed home and out of my way lol.

I lived in LA, well actually Pasadena for a little while some years ago.. I can attest to the complete lack of driving talent out there in the rain!

 

[APete288]

The only clearance issue I could see is between the tire and the ball joint on the upper control arm

 

[Mason]

Hello. Anyone use snow cables on their AT4? Any issues to report?

Manual says not to use chains of any kind. With a 2” factory lift I would think there is plenty of clearance. My local tire shop took a look and also doesn’t see there being any issue - at minimum a pair in the rear should not be an issue if really needed but I’d have to run in 2WD, not 4WD.

Just wondering if anyone in AT4 land had any experience they could share. Thanks in advance.

Please see my first new post from yesterday morning Wednesday, December 13 from Mason2. I called a different dealership and found out that The reason you can’t put snow chains on is because there is not enough clearance for a regular snow chain On the Front wheels. You have to use cables in the front and yet it looks like there’s plenty of clearance in the back for a regular pair of chains, but only cables in the front I had to sign a paper when I purchased the truck saying I would not use snow chains on it. Maybe someone else knows if you can put regular chains in the back and cables in the front in the front end, but there’s only about an inch and a half clearance between the tire and the front tires and the suspension arms. it may be the case that you end up having to use cables only… all the way around if you want to chain up all four wheels, because the difference in tire diameter might mess up your drive train, somehow with four-wheel-drive engaged

 

[Stylous]

Thanks Mason. I got cables for the rear and there is no issue. I won’t put them on the front and make sure truck is run in 2x4, not 4x4 if needed. I only want them if I get stuck somewhere as an emergency. I’m thinking with M/S tires and 4x4 or Auto I should have no issues. But I’d rather have a pair for emergencies than nothing at all.

 

[TheGish]

I used to live in Big Bear, chains were required every winter storm, going up waterman canyon road.

I'm sure there are lots of roads that mandate them.

Looks like an old post, but hopefully you see this: What is the latest on this? Is it safe/recommended to use cables on our AT4’s? Does Big Bear still require them?

 

[TheGish]

I used to live in Big Bear, chains were required every winter storm, going up waterman canyon road.

I'm sure there are lots of roads that mandate them.

I used to live in Big Bear, chains were required every winter storm, going up waterman canyon road.

I'm sure there are lots of roads that mandate them.

Looks like an old post, but hopefully you see this: What is the latest on this? Is it safe/recommended to use cables on our AT4’s? Does Big Bear still require them and do they accept chains AND/OR cables?

 

[TheGish]

Trying to revive this thread. Sorry, I haven’t been on this forum in a long time.

I recently did a 2.5” BDS lift with Toyo ATIII 315/70/17’s on my 3.0 Diesel. How do I know if I can safely use cables? I too live in Southern California and I am pretty sure I have to have them for places like Big Bear or Mt. Laguna? Has anybody actually used them in these areas or do you just carry them to appease Law Enforcement but don’t actually need them with 4x4 and All Terrains

 

[gemarsh]

Looks like an old post, but hopefully you see this: What is the latest on this? Is it safe/recommended to use cables on our AT4’s? Does Big Bear still require them?

It's been 40 years since I have moved out of CA, so I can't say for sure, but I would imagine chains/cables are required. They haven't leveled the mountain yet!

CHP would let 4x4's up without throwing chains on at that time.

 

[Colorado Kid]

Welcome ! Chains are required in Colorado going thru most of the Mountain passes when it’s snowing or icy roads .