Are 4 Snow Chains Better Than 2 Snow Chains in Snow and Ice Conditions
Question:
I wish to know if fitting 4 chains is more beneficial to coping with snow and ice conditions. Or would 2 chains suffice
asked by: Anthony S
Expert Reply:
Using snow chains on 4 tires would provide more traction than if you were to use snow chains on 2 tires, but whether or not it is safe to do so is entirely up to your vehicle manufacturer. Some vehicles are only permitted to use chains on either the front or the back tires depending on clearance and if there are any components that are liable to become damaged.
If your vehicle is the 2009 Volkswagen GTI that you input in the fit guide then you likely have 225/45-17 size tires. The Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PWRS74 that you referenced will help with traction some but since they have the rollers on them they are classified as cables and they won't have as much traction as chains would.
For a cost-effective snow chain that is Class -S Compatible (for low clearance) I recommend the Peway # PWRS74 snow tire chains. These will offer more traction than cable syle chains.
just be sure to check your owner's manual to verify that it is permissible to use chains over cables as that is another thing that manufacturers will state.
Review videos of both chains on a 2013 VW Jetta have been linked for you to reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
pewag Servo RS Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Links - Self Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Automatic
- Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - Make Connections
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Glacier Cable Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Roller Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Cables
- Steel Rollers Over Steel
- No Rim Protection
- Light Snow
- On Road Only
- Manual
- Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Glacier
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