Not sure what you’re referring to — if you’re leaning on the advice of others in this thread, they claimed the safest bet is to only use chains on the rear tires because of clearance. Pretty sure the owners manual only specifies a few trim/tire combos that support chains, but usually that refers to chains without the “S-class” clearance rating. Here’s Vulcan’s tire chain FAQ about this: https://www.vulcantire.com/chainfaq.htm#A9
How do you know?They may not have the three peaks, but I’d be stunned if an MT tire wasn’t at least rated for Mud+Snow like the M+S logo states. To my knowledge, the three peaks are a level of extreme snow rating beyond that, but legally you only need a M+S rating for CA chain controls.
Ask me how I know:
Did you try these out? This will be my first winter with the Bronco and will be driving from Carson City up the mountain for skiing this season. I’m trying to decide if I need to purchase some to have on hand.
Do you have Les Schwab tire centers in Carson City? When I was in Oregon and Washington, they were my go to. I bough them for my Bronco, never used them, returned them, no issue, but pice of mind having them in hand.
Chains and studs are illegal in MI. Of course there aren’t many mountains either!
I think studs should be illegal everywhere, exception being HD trucks which are more likely to be hauling big trailers or pushing a plow. I hate studded tires. Absolutely despise them.
Usually people who live in snowy areas won't put chains on down here. It's mostly for people who visit places where it snows like Mammoth Lakes or Lake Tahoe since most of the tourists don't know how to drive in the snow. They also don't know how to drive in the rain if that tells you anything about LA drivers. I am an LA driver, but I've been driving in the snow since college for snowboarding trips to Mammoth and learned in a civic w/ chains. There was also a storm last year where they were stopping people on the 395 in Bishop and checking if all cars were carrying chains (excluding 4x4 drive vehicles as long as they had A/T or all weather tires). I saw them turn people around who didn't have them. 4+ hours of driving then told to turn around so I just keep a set in my Bronco that I don't plan on using other than as proof that I am indeed carrying them.
Exactly what I do, carrying chains is like a "hall pass" to get through chain control in case you get the odd CalTrans (or CHP officer) who actually asks and wants proof that you have chains with you. That is a very rare circumstance but it would be a tragedy to drive half way up the mountain with ski lift tickets already purchased and they turn you around for not carrying chains. Here in Southern CA I have heard about such cases, although it has not happened to me (yet)!
Anyone find cheaper chains/cables than these? I only want something to throw in the back but never use. I will get them the correct size if State Patrol gets mean.
Not sure if that would be the lowest price, but I can say that is certainly a fair price, and I notice they offer free shipping on that purchase, so that's a plus.
I may just do the Les Schwab thing and just return them because I can’t see them being used.
I agree with vulcantires.com. The issue with cables & big knobby tires is that the cables are designed to rotate & they often can't with large aggressive tires.
Yep,
. Almost got stuck up in Big Bear when they shut the road down. Nothing was getting off the mountain without them. Everyone in town selling chains knew it and priced them accordingly 
