Recommended Snow Tire Chains for 2004 AWD Lexus RX330 and Manufacturer Installation Requirements

Question:

I have a 2004 AWD Lexus RX330. What snow chains doe you recommend? Do they go on the front? Rear? or both? Thanks

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

According to your owners manual, your 2004 Lexus RX330 AWD should have tire chains only installed on the front tires. For your 225/65R17 tires, Lexus also specifies that the tire chains should have a 10mm or less internal clearance. There are only a few chains that will fit those requirements.

I recommend the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Pro Snow Tire Chains # TH04115245 which will provide great traction and be right at the 10mm internal clearance. These chains are easy to install and utilize a lever you step on to install and they self-adjust tension as your drive.

The only other option that fits these requirements is the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K66 which have zero internal clearance. These chains are made to only ride on the tread portion of the tire. They are little more difficult to install utilizing a lug nut adapter, but they also self-tension. I've attached a video to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S