Tire chains on the 2021 Overland

[bclarke]

So I have an odd question. I have a new 2021 Overland. Because we drive a great deal on backcountry mountain roads with steep hills in the winter. I have always used chains on the front wheels for stopping and steering on the ice. But I just drove the Overland home and noticed that there is something (part of the suspension?) that sits about an 1 1/2” above the tire. What is it? And any thoughts about chains? Putting them on the rear doesn’t help for steering / stopping. Any help welcome.

 

[PRspawn]

So I have an odd question. I have a new 2021 Overland. Because we drive a great deal on backcountry mountain roads with steep hills in the winter. I have always used chains on the front wheels for stopping and steering on the ice. But I just drove the Overland home and noticed that there is something (part of the suspension?) that sits about an 1 1/2” above the tire. What is it? And any thoughts about chains? Putting them on the rear doesn’t help for steering / stopping. Any help welcome.

Page 362-4 in your Owner's Manual.

 

[bclarke]

Page 362-4 in your Owner's Manual.

Thanks .. I have reviewed the manual. It refers to “S” chains which is what I have. It also refers only to the rear axle. My question is about using them on the front to assist in stopping and steering. I don’t need the traction.. but need the stopping and steering. We literally crawl down the road / hills below 10 MPH. The distance in this condition is only a few miles and then I remove the chains.

 

[PRspawn]

Ah ok...I'm no expert on chains, the suspension part you're referring to is the top of the control arm. I wouldn't want to think of the damage you could cause using a chain on the front of these cars, but keep the thread informed! Good luck!

 

[bclarke]

Ah ok...I'm no expert on chains, the suspension part you're referring to is the top of the control arm. I wouldn't want to think of the damage you could cause using a chain on the front of these cars, but keep the thread informed! Good luck!

Thank you… we have a small place in the mountains and every year (spring and fall) we put chains on a few times. It snows and then starts to melt and freezes into a hard pack. It then turns to mud a few days later. We had a Highlander and used them.. so this new to me. Sigh.