I am certainly not a fan of front chains only, for several reasons.
Any type of chain is going to effectivly increase the loaded radius of the tire,
this will result in increasing the lead of the front axle and the load of it.
Ladder chains will result in a slip grip situation which amounts to a constant yanking and bouncing
in the front axle.
Ladder chains will also create a rough ride on any hard surface, with a constant rhythmic jaring and thumping.
This hard surface can be frozen ground or even hard ice.
The studded Euro style patterned style chain will smooth out the ride and provide a constant smooth power
flow and ride, they will increase the rolling circumference like any chain and result in more lead from the front end.
I can see the increased tire rolling circumference quite easily on my dirt driveway and the differences in rear only
or front and rear chains