Availability of Snow Chains for 2016 Volvo XC90 Tire Size 235/55R19

Question:

Want to buy a snow chain for Volvo XC90 235/55R19. Not looking forward to use it much but just be prepared for checkups and emergency. I see both TC2317 and TC1555 can fit the tire and wonder which one is a better fit.

asked by: Timothy L

Expert Reply:

We carry a few different style chains that fit tire size 235/55-R19. However, according to your 2016 Volvo XC90 owner's manual. Your vehicle has a clearance issue between the wheel and tire and the wheel well of the car.

Your owner's manual states that only single-sided snow chains can be used on this vehicle.

The manual suggest that some of the strap-on tire chains will not work because the chains will interfere with brake components on the vehicle.

The only tire chain we carry that meets these specifications is the Thule Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chain, # TH02230K66. The Thule chain is designed to mount on the outside of your wheel and uses low profile diamond patter chain that ride down the center of your tire. These chains will not interfere with the back of your tire or with any of your Volvo's brake components.

These chains use a Lug nut Adapter that helps mount the chain to the wheel and tire.The chains will come with 17 mm, 19 mm, and 21 mm adapters.

expert reply by: Jared P