2500 v 3500 and Chain Requirements
Here's a funny one I found today in my state or Oregon - 10,000# GVWR and under, traction tires can take the place of chains. Over 10,000# you have to chain up like commercial vehicles. I know f...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:mtofell1 wrote:
10,000# GVWR and under, traction tires can take the place of chains ... I guess I'm happy I have a 2500 and snow tires.
You need to know that there is a difference between "snow tires" and "winter tires". Winter tires use a softer rubber that grips hard packed snow and ice better than any other tire.
Not sure I know the difference. I have a snow flake rating on the side of my tire and that is what is referenced on my state's website.
Edit - https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/snow-tires-vs-winter-tires#
Here's an interesting article that clears it up a bit.
