Cannot comment on tire chains on a dually rear end. However, and this is something funny about people, most never try to put the chains on in dry conditions on hard pavement to learn how to do it.
So do not be one of those funny people. Put the chains on a few times for practice.
Now the fun part, when you put on the chains, you want the cross link to drop INTO the side lug. That is what keeps the chain from letting the tire spin free from the tire.
Next, go and get blue "arctic" bungees. Doubt you will find them in Florida, so go stop in Edmonton at Gregg Distributors who will have the proper bungees. Arctic bungees stay flexible in cool - cold weather. Black rubber just breaks.
Finally, if you have to cut off excess links on the side chains, or add links to the side chain, do so at home. You do not want 6 inches of chain spinning around beating up your brake cable and bashing up your fenders.
It is wise to bring a rain suit, big rubber gauntlet gloves, and a big piece of cardboard to lay on to do up the inside links on the inside of the tire before you go to connect and tighten the outside links.
On a muddy side road, with a truck dripping in mud with mud going all over your hands, pants and jacket you will think of this advice. Once the chains are on, strip off the grimy rain suit and gloves and leave them outside the truck in the box.
Drewski
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