Tire Chains Versus Tire Cables for a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon

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Will this fit 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited? Does it require more clearance than PW1046? The Subaru comes with 225 60/18 but I am considering changing tires and wheels to 225 65/17 and these chains say they will work for both sizes, whereas if I went for the cables I will need both PW1046 and PW1042.

asked by: Dimitre

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According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon, tire chains are not permitted for use on your vehicle. However, we certainly understand certain states and conditions require them therefore the choice to use them will rely solely on the owner of the vehicle.

As long as you have either of the standard tire sizes (225/60-18 or 225/65-17) that came on the 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon from factory, then yes the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains part # TC1555 will fit the tires. The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains have a link thickness of 3.7 mm and the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part # PW1046 have a link thickness of 8.1 mm. Therefore, no the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains will actually require more clearance than the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains.

The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains part # TC1555 will fit both 225/60-18 and 225/65-17 tires but for the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains you will want part # PW1046 for 225/65-18 tires or part # PW1042 for 225/65-17 tires.

I have attached a review video of each traction device for you to check out.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback and it does state that the vehicle has very limited wheel well clearance. This means you will want to go with a tire chain set that is Class S…

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Answer 2

That's a really good question, and your assumption about chains being better than cables is right on for your 2019 Subaru Outback with 225/60-18 tires. Cables are really just for emergency use, and realistically only able to be used once or…

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Answer 3

The Titan Chain Multi-Arm Rubber Tire Chain Adjuster for Light Trucks #TCMA2 should work for your application. These are compatible rims 14" - 24" in diameter (not including the tire sidewall) so since your tire chain is 25" this will…

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Answer 4

The best tire chains we have for a 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon are the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains part #TH2004205105 if you have 225/60-18 tires or part #TH2004205105 if you have 225/65-17 tires. The Konig tire chains are a…

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Answer 5

The best tire chains I recommend for the 2018 Ford Transit with 235/65-16 within that price range are the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair Item #TC2519. I recommend a diamond pattern chain over a ladder…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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Answer 8

The pewag Servo RS Tire Chains #PWRSV79 have a thicker chain link of 3.5mm where the Chains #PWRS79 are 3.2mm thick. Both sets are going to be S-class rated which according to the owners manual for your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness will allow them…

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Answer 9

The foam panel is in the bumper to help support the bumper panel as well as provide a cushion for the cover if there is a minor collision. Without the cushion the cover will tend to break or crack easier as it does not have the support needed. I have…

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

We always recommend to stick with what the owner's manual says for your car so if the manual for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon says to only install tire chains on the front tires then we also recommend only installing the Konig Tire Chains…

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Answer 12

We do have what you need to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon but there isn't a specific custom harness that fits. If right now the Outback has no trailer wiring at all the easiest way to add a 7-way is to start with…

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