Tire Chains for a 2012 BMW X3 with 245/50-18 Tires
Question:
They are for a BMW X3 year 2012 with tyre size 245/50/R18 run flat tyres and do you know if I use them on the front or rear? I shouldnt need to cover great distances, its mainly to get out of a parking lot and onto the highway if there is sudden snowfall.
asked by: Steph
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will use tire chains on the rear tires only of your 2012 BMW X3 (consult the owner's manual to confirm). Even though the manual does not specify that you have to use Class S chains I still recommend using them because they require minimal clearance.
The Class S chains we have for your 245/50-18 tires are the Thule Low-Pro chains # TH04115245 and the Pewag Snox, # PWSXV580. Between these 2 I recommend the Thule chains because nothing installs faster or easier.
If you don't want to use Class S chains then the Thule XB16 chains # TH01571245 will fit your tire size.
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pewag Snox Pro Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Links - Self Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Automatic
- Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - No Connections
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Konig Easy Fit Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Self Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Automatic
- Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - No Connections
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Konig Commercial Truck Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road or Off Road
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - Make Connections
- Konig
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