Tire Chain Recommendation for 275/55-20 Tires on 2018 Ford F-150 4x4

Question:

I own a Ford F-150 2018 four-wheel drive sport super cab. The tire size is 275/55/20. Could you recommend the best fitting tire chain set that would fit on the front and rear wheels for this truck. I would also like to purchase chain tensioners in addition your recommendations would be highly needed.

asked by: Loman H

Expert Reply:

According to the Owner's Manual, Ford only recommends tire cable chains for use on the 2018 F150, and only on the following tire sizes:

• 245/70R17
• 265/70R17
• 265/60R18

I'd recommend reaching out to your Ford dealer to see if it's advisable to use cable chains on your truck with that particular tire size so you'll have enough clearance to the wheel wells and to the inside of the tire.

If you click the provided link, you can see a demonstration video featuring the cable chains I recommended.

If you get the okay, then I'd recommend the # TC751DC Diagonal Cable Snow Tire Chains from Titan Chain. The diagonal pattern keeps the cables in constant contact with the road for better lateral stability and a smoother ride than traditional ladder-style cable chains. The set inlcludes tensioners/adjusters to keep the cables snug.

Ford recommends installing cables on the rear wheels only, as installing them on the fronts could interfere with suspension components.