Has anyone installed chains on an LR3. Looking at the wheel, it doesn't look like there is enough clearance between the wheel and the suspension. The manual says that they sould only be installed on the front, but the back looks like it would be a safer bet.

 

what is the reason you need chains? I would defently use cables not chains. Using them on the front will help with steering and traction. where the back will aloow for traction, most wheel spin in ice for example will most likly be from the front wheels, thats why they recomend front wheels.

 

We are headed over the pass out here in washington. Sometimes the state patrol requires you to carry or even install chains. So for me the need for chains is so I don't get turned back trying to leave the western portion of the state. Other than the performance on ice or in snow, sounds like there is no physical reason to not install chains or cables to the rear wheels.

 

Would that pass be Mount Rainier?

Took a 2000 Peterbuilt with an empty trailer over it once in the winter,figured it would be ok becuse it's raining were I was and was to tired to think on the higher up the more snow is likly,got half way up and BAM snow snow snow,never stopped to put chains on,would have never got going again,besides were would I pulll over to do it? The top had a lodge or rest area but by that time I had made it up,35 mph all the way and used the Jake to slow down or just downshifted.

Did it at night though to,the wimps with the plow trucks would not even move,guess they thought it was to much work for them.

If my large car could do it your LR can

 

In WA, all wheel drive vehicles only have to "carry" chains. If I ever have to put chains on my RR, a helicopter rescue can't be that far off. Heck, over Snoqualmie Pass they'll suspend traffic due to slush on the road. Carry 'em to be legal, but you won't need them.