Snow chains on FMTV tires

[ramdough]

Do the Pewag 395/85-r20 chains with the MRAP stamp on the cams fit each tire option that came on the FMTV’s the same?

The reason I ask, Pewag’s web says that the dash number chains are for 14.00R20’s but I confirmed with other forum members that the ones marked MRAP are the right ones for FMTV. So, does the tread version make a difference? I have MVT’s.

Thanks!


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[Suprman]

If they are for the 395s same as lmtv they fit fine. And they are supposed to fit 1400s also.

 

[ramdough]

If they are for the 395s same as lmtv they fit fine. And they are supposed to fit 1400s also.

Yes, they are.


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[tennmogger]

My 2c, an LMTV would be the last vehicle I would try to run chains on due to all the air lines in harms way of a loose chain. But, you didn't say what vehicle the tires were on!

 

[ramdough]

My 2c, an LMTV would be the last vehicle I would try to run chains on due to all the air lines in harms way of a loose chain. But, you didn't say what vehicle the tires were on!

M1083

Definitely bringing tensioners.


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[coachgeo]

M1083.... Definitely bringing tensioners.

Maybe add some more skirting with heavy rubber mud flaps somehow?

 

[Suprman]

The pewag ones work fine on lmtvs. I have 4 left but none of the little keepers that come in a little plastic bag.

 

[ramdough]

What do the keepers look like and how do they work?


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[Suprman]

Small cable and clip. Acts as an extra safety on the tire
chains lock on mechanism.

 

[ramdough]

I have those..... do you have a picture on how they work?


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[Suprman]

No pic of the keeper. I have a tire with a chain on it though.

 

[ramdough]

I watched a YouTube Army training video on installing the chains, but they did not mention the little cable piece.

I could not tell by looking at one what it was for.


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[Suprman]

I dont exactly know where it goes

 

[Suprman]

 

[ramdough]

View attachment 784540

That is what I have. Maybe someone will chime in.


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[Suprman]

I looked in the little booklet that comes with the chain. It didnt show it. Maybe its a keeper for storage when off the tire.

 

[Awesomeness]

Why not just call Pewag and ask?

 

[DukeNukem]

OOPS No links allowed I guess Sorry

 

[ramdough]

I re-read the TM for a 1083 regarding snow chains. They only listed instructions for the rear 4 tires. Is that because there is only a trick to get them on the back or are they implying that you should not install chains on the front wheels?


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[ramdough]

I re-read the TM for a 1083 regarding snow chains. They only listed instructions for the rear 4 tires. Is that because there is only a trick to get them on the back or are they implying that you should not install chains on the front wheels?


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Anyone know this answer?

Thanks!


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