What Tire Chains do You Recommend for My 205/75-14 Tires on My 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer?

Question:

I own a Jayco Whitehawk Travel Trailer with ST205/75 R14C tires. I cannot tell from you site which chains will fit my tires. Thanks.

asked by: Joseph W

Expert Reply:

When considering tire chains for trailers, we here at etrailer recommend using tire chains on your braked tires only. This is because there will not be a huge impact when using tire chains on non-braked tires.

With that being said, we do carry tire chains for your 205/75-14 tires. For the absolute safest chains that do not require any internal clearance, I recommend the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link # th02230k34. These chains come with icebreaker studs that actually break up ice instead of simply penetrating it. Another great feature is that the chains come with a self-tensioner that removes the headache of having to tighten the chains after each trip.

If you want another options of chains without as many bells and whistles, the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - XG12 Pro # TH01594225 is a great choice as well. It is important to note that these particular chains require 12mm of internal clearance. I went ahead and attached a diagram of how to measure that clearance requirement on your trailer.

As with all tire chains, I recommend consulting with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure that you are abiding by all the guidelines.

expert reply by: Bob C