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  1. Elkmagnet

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    To check fitment and practice installation spread the chains out in front of the tire with all of the tension adjustments on the outside chain. Drive 3/4 of the way onto the chain then wrap the long end over the tire. Drive 10-20 yards and check lightness. If you have a lot of extra tag end...
  2. longbow51

    2002 Toyota Tundra Access Cab

    My wife is a scaredy cat about ice too. Studded tires on her LandCruiser for a long time. Even our tire guy joked about it with her.
  3. WVmike

    2nd Rifle Elk Colorado Weather conditions

    I have a pair of OR gore tex gaiters and I will be getting a set of tire chains prior to leaving for the trip. Do some places in CO require you to have chains in your vehicle during certain times of the year and certain locations? When I lived in CA they required chains in certain places and...
  4. Pucky Freak

    Rebuilding a rig instead of buying new

    Yessir. I forgot rock sliders too. Rock sliders were over 50% off like new, topper involved a buy and a trade for a $700 net cost. Chains I converted from another tire size. Premium (Bilstein) front and rear shocks. 6-ply Cooper tires, OEM hub assemblies. Otherwise, lots of perusing FB...
  5. Beignet

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    This 100%. Since their inception Tacoma's haven't had clearance between the steering and suspension components and the inside of the tire. Might be able to squeeze some dinky wire things in there, but those are gonna break quick on unpaved surfaces. Goobering any of those components with some...
  6. WildWill

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    Got it definitely tight back there. I'm gonna assume the wife's 22 4 runner probably is setup similarly not allowing chains upfront. If I'm wrong someone please correct me.
  7. dan.kirkpatrick

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    another posibility could be tire socks ,,believe it or not,they work pretty good in snow,,just dont let them freeze to the ground,,if they are snug they may work on the fronts,,ball upper ball joint clearance is tight though.id only run real chains on the rear axle.
  8. MTLabrador

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    Not sure about the newer Tacomas, but I can run chains on the front of my 18 Tundra and I’ve used them on the front of a newer Chevy with similarly tight clearance behind the front tires. You won’t be able to use really heavy V-bar chains, but I bet you’ll be able to find something to fit. You...
  9. The_Jim

    2nd Rifle Elk Colorado Weather conditions

    One of the Colorado guys can answer this better, but I think the chain requirements are just for commercial vehicles. There might be a tread requirement, but I would assume if your driving all the way from West Virginia your tires will meet that.:ROFLMAO:
  10. M

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    The inside of the tire is where you need to be concerned about. mtmuley
  11. The_Jim

    2nd Rifle Elk Colorado Weather conditions

    @WVmike I know this thread is about clothes(and it looks to me like your good for the season), but I would make sure you have a good set of tire chains in your truck for 2nd season. They've saved me more than 1 tow bill in the past. Also a +1 for the gaiters.
  12. Beignet

    Chains for 23 tacoma

    I meant to respond to one or the other but it accidentally kept both. Repetition aside, I think you get my point. Tons of chatter on Tacoma World on the subject as well.
  13. D

    Extra Stupid Window Stickers

    Not a window sticker.. but extra stupid nonetheless. Gold tire chains. On a spare. That are definitely not sized for that tire. As seen in the parking lot of a sportsman’s warehouse
  14. Pucky Freak

    Rebuilding a rig instead of buying new

    ...Rebuilt suspension w/ upgraded components, incl. lift Hub assemblies Exact match topper Seat covers and upgraded floor mats Full set tire chains I did the work myself to make it economical. Everything runs and works like new. Lots of hours invested, but if I wanted to buy an equivalent off...
  15. R

    X-Country Trailer tips

    ...bulbs Tires in good shape, air pressure where its supposed to be for towing Vehicle spare correct size + air pressure Air pump for tires? Tire chains, they work in slop too Brakes good to go? Radiator and antifreeze up to snuff, extra thermostat Clean exterior of radiator to improve air flow...
  16. WYelker

    Snow chain recommendations

    Before ever messing with chains, why don’t guys actually runs good off road tire? The good aggressive tire is all I have ever needed. Throttle control and knowing how to drive will trump chains any day. I have only one put chains on in all my years. It was for a short 10 foot section of flow ice...
  17. G

    ‘24 Iowa Whitetail

    Good luck and be safe! You’ll probably have the woods to yourself! The deer were really feeding hard tonight before dark. I was surprised, it usually takes a few days for them to stick their heads out in the daylight again. I get to help run cattle through the shoot to be vaccinated tomorrow...
  18. T

    Snow chain recommendations

    Ya this /\ exactly.
  19. zadvorney

    2nd Rifle Elk Colorado Weather conditions

    If you haven't ever used tire chains, practice a few times at home. I'm glad I did. It's one thing to get them on at home, another thing when you're in a foot of snow and it's freezing and blowing. They work good in the corn flour crazy slick forest service roads after it rains. Your front tires...
  20. Nick87

    Extra Stupid Window Stickers

    I picture Mr. T driving that.

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