2016 Subaru Forester Snow Chains, AWD 225/55/18

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i am looking for snow chains for my 2016 subaru forester. i know there are certain restrictions for this vehicle with clearance issues. Does the THULE KONIG CS-10 080 Snow chains or THULE KONIG CB-12 104 Snow chains work for my vehicle?

asked by: Bryan O

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Expert Reply:

The Thule Konig Standard Tire Chains, part # TH01221104 are a confirmed fit for your 2016 Subaru Forrester with 225/55R18 and 255/60-17 tires.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

Based on how steep of a driveway you have and how much snow and ice it will see I have a better solution for you. The Thule CS10 Chain part #TH2004125104 is an offroad chain that requires 10 inches of clearance that has built in ice breakers to…

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Answer 2

Tire chains that use cables, like what you find with part #TC339DC, are pretty much a one-time use as they are essentially a cheap way to say that you have chains when the law requires it. If you're needing to use actual chains then I have a few…

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Answer 3

According to the owner's manual's for both the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2015 Subaru Forester, "Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body". However with that…

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Answer 4

The Thule Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains, #TH2004205104, will give you enough clearance because they will adjust tension and not just have slack in the chain. If you are concerned about the seeming contradicting information, you could…

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Answer 5

The standard 17 inch wheel size for the 2015 Subaru Forester is 225/60-17. The Glacier Cables part #PW1038 that you referenced have been confirmed to fit this tire size so they would work well for you. I attached an install video for these chains on…

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Answer 6

For your 2020 Subaru Forester with 225/75-18 tires, I recommend the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains #TH2004205104 because they are easy to use and offer top quality at great value. The Konig Tire Chains are super easy to install.…

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Answer 7

The correct ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks for a 2020 Subaru Forester with 225/55-18 tires is part #TCH70. The owner's manual as you stated recommends against using tire chains but does suggest alternative options which is where the snow socks come into…

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Answer 8

I am far from an expert on snowmobiles but one would have to think such a large truck with the correct tires and chains would be able to make it through up to 2' of snow assuming you have clearance on the vehicle. In regards to the type of tire…

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Answer 9

According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback, tire chains shouldn't be used because of limited clearance to the inside of the wheels, however using Class S cable chains like #PW1042 on the front wheels only would be…

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Answer 10

If you are planning on driving in heavy snowfall with your 2021 Subaru Forester with your standard 225/55-18 tires, I strongly recommend tire chains over socks and cables. The reason why is because socks and cables are only recommended for…

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Answer 11

First, you should check the owners manual of your 2011 Subaru Outback Limited to be sure that tire chains are recommended for your vehicle and tire size and that there is not a Class size recommendation the you should be aware of. Many newer vehicles…

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Answer 12

Since your 2016 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), I recommend using a traction device on each tire. The general rule is to place the traction device on each powered axle. If you do not have a full set of four autosocks then you can add an…

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