Thread: Snow chain suggestions

Originally Posted by XR500

Chains on all six wheels is really the only way to go

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But for the average punter that does not have a 6.5L V8 diesel on tap under the bonnet, going uphill with only ones set of chains you need them on the rear, and going down you need them on the front.

Diamond on the front and ladder on the rear is the best setup for a combination of steering and traction, but just about all IFS 4x4s these days did not design the suspension/steering geometry on the front axles to take chains. There is simply not enough room between the rubber and the drag links or tie rod ends. You can rip the rubber boots off the ball joints in a flash.

By chains, I mean real, steel twisted link chains. Not any of those plastic loop jobbies. They may fit, but they will not provide much traction in comparison

The front end of that defender must sink like a stone in mud or snow with that big bit of engine in the front? Just curious...