Recommended Tire Chains For 2015 Ford Explorer

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Good morning. I have a 2015 Ford Explorer Listed with Hankook P255/50R20 tires. Ca law requires you to have tire chains and the Ford manual recommends not to use chains on this size tire so I am quite confused on this topic. I am sure the concern is clearance issues. What chains would you recommend for the 2015 Explorer? thanks,

asked by: Joe R

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Expert Reply:

I looked up your owners manual online and unfortunately see the conflict. The law requires them and the manufacturer won't warranty the use of them. I'll give you my recommendation for the best chains with the least amount of clearance required, as I believe that is the issue here.

I recommend the 2015 Ford Explorer Thule Standard Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - XB16 - Size 265, # TH01571265. These chains are also manganese nickel alloy steel chains with integrated rubber tensioners that let you control the fit of your chains. They have color-coded connection points to make them easier to install on your vehicle. These chains require 16 mm of internal clearance.

Cable chains are typically lower profile but offer less traction than link chain options. The Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Steel Rollers - 1 Pair, # TC3010. These chains are made of low-carbon steel and require manual installation and adjustment. These chains require tubber adjusters like the Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster for Light Trucks - 1 Pair, # TCMA2.

Another option is the ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks - Size 74 - 1 Pair, # TCH74, which offer traction on snow and ice but cannot be used on bare roads.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

If the owners manual of a vehicle says that snow chains cannot be used then there is no safe way we can recommend them. Typically the reason for this is clearance issues. The Thule Chains part #TH2004705265 are confirmed to fit the P255/50R20 tire…

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Answer 2

I can certainly point you in the right direction. It is always a good move to go with exactly what your owners manual specifies. For that reason I recommend going with the Konig Tire Chains #TH01571265 for the 255/50R20 tires on your 2023 Honda…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

Chain wise the Thule XB16 part #TH01571265 and XD part #TH04805265 are the same. The difference is in the tensioning mechanism.The XB has a slightly easier to use setup that doesn't require as much setup. It's hard to describe but if you…

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Answer 5

I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2022 Acura MDX and they recommend using the Konig Tire Chains part #TH01571265 on the front tires only. These chains will do an excellent job of helping to provide additional traction in snow/ice. The…

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Answer 6

The two different tire sizes you have are different enough to require different size tire chains. For the 275/40-20 tire size the XB16 chains you'd need are part #TH01571255 and for the 315/35-20 you'd want the #TH01571265 and you'd be…

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Answer 7

The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains part #TC2828CAM do not fit a 265/65-17, however we do have tire chains that will work with your Tacoma with that size tire. I recommend Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains Size 265, part #TH01571265. They have dual sided…

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Answer 8

When using a single set of tire chains on a vehicle that is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive you want to install the chains on the primary drive axle. Typically this will be listed in the owner's manual. But for a 4WD drive vehicle the axle to…

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