Recommended Tire Chains And Installation On 2004 Toyota Sienna

Question:

I bought chains for my 2004 Sienna, its AWD, and I cant find a straight answer on whether or not I should use them, and if I do, whether they should go in the front, back, or both? Any help you can offer would be great!

asked by: Koby O

Expert Reply:

In your owners manual for your 2004 Toyota Sienna, the online manual states snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice. It states to use SAE class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V-bar type chains. You are to use them on the front tires and are given instructions to not use chains on the rear tires. This is according to page 468 of the online 2004 Toyota Sienna manual.

For instance, for 215/65-16 tires, I recommend the 2004 Toyota Sienna Pewag Servo RS Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair # PWRS76 to meet this criteria and the # PWRS77 for 225/60-17 tires.

expert reply by: Jason S