Recommended Tire Chains for 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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For my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the manual says snow chains are not allowed due to clearance issues. It does say that spring chains or other options are available. Do you guys sell these other options and if so, what are they? Thanks in advance.

asked by: Matt W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and saw the same restrictions you did regarding the use of tire chains. We do have cable chains available that meet this requirement that will work well on your Crosstrek's tires.

If you have 225/55-18 size tires on the vehicle, I recommend the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW1042. If you have 225/60-17 size tires, then I recommend the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW1038. Both options are constructed of wire cross cables with spring rollers wrapped around them. These chains are Class S compatible (which your owner's manual also calls for), which means they are designed for vehicles like yours that feature limited wheel-well clearance. The spring chains will install easily over the tires and I do recommend adding Rubber Adjusters # PW105 to provide an even tighter fit.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these products that you can check out. Also note that the Crosstrek's owner's manual does state that traction devices should only be used on the front tires.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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When it comes to vehicles with limited clearance in the wheel wells, Class S chains are required to keep the chains from damaging any of the components that sit close to the tires; they won't keep things from getting damaged in the event of a…

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Yes. You can use the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair #PW1042 on your Tesla Model Y with standard 255/45-19 tires. As an extra layer of confirmation, it is always a good idea to check to see if you have the required clearance to make sure that…

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For your 2020 Subaru Forester with tire size 225/55R18 the Glacier tire cables part #PW1042 are a confirmed fit and would work great. With an AWD vehicle ideally you run the cables on all 4 tires for maximum traction but you can get away with running…

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While the Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains #TC1034 'technically' don't need chain adjusters or separate tensioners, I highly recommend them. Especially since they don't have a self-tensioning system like the Konig CG9 #TH00023100 or…

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Answer 9

For your 2019 Thor Chateau with the tire size 225/75-16 I would go with the Titan chains part #TC2319. These are easier to install, provide great traction, and are priced great so they would be the best all around solution for an emergency situation.…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The online edition of the manual for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek indicates on page 8-11 that low-profile S-Class spring chains can be used on the front tires only. Since a given tire chain is made to fit only certain specific tire sizes you will also…

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Answer 12

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