Tire Chains for a 2013 Ford F-150 with 275/65-18 Tires

Question:

I have a 2013 f150 XLT SuperCrew cab. My owners manual says not to use chains. Tire size 275x65x18. Will your TH01571267 chains work on my truck.

asked by: Terry

Expert Reply:

Tire size 275/65-18 is not one of the sizes that tire chains TH01571267 will fit. The closest match that fits that size is # TC2533.

With that in mind I can't suggest you go against the owner's manual. However in some places chains are required by law. I call this the Tire Chain Paradox or Reno's Law which basically occurs when tires chains are required by law but the vehicle owner's manual says you can't use chains.

It is my opinion that state/local law trumps the owner's manual but you may want to run that by your Ford dealer or Ford directly to see what they have to say about it.

expert reply by: Michael H