Recommended Class S Snow Chains for 2016 Chevy Tahoe with 265/65R18 Tires

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2016 Chevy Tahoe Snow Chains I understand the owners manual states there is not enough clearance for snow chains. I have 265/65R18 tires can you please recommend the best chains that require the smallest amount of clearance. Will the König XG-12 or something similar work, as they only need 12mm of clearance. Thanks.

asked by: Rajiv P

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For your 2016 Chevy Tahoe with 265/65-18 tires I recommend the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - XG12 Pro - Size 267 # TH01594267. We have confirmed this fit for your vehicle and I've attached a video of these 12mm internal clearance chains on a 2017 Tahoe to assist. The D shaped links will provide better traction than cable chains. If you have the clearances needed, this is definitely my recommendation over cable style chains.

If you want even more clearance, we have the Titan Chain Diagonal Alloy Cable Snow Tire Chains - Light Truck - 1 Pair # TC747DC as well as the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair # PW2028C. These cable chain options don't specify the clearances needed but they are less than the 12mm of the D-links mentioned above. The diagonal design will give you a smoother ride than the ladder style cables and come with the tensioner required. For the ladder style cable chains you will also need adjusters like # PW105 to keep the chains tight.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The tire chains that you need to use for the 275/50R22 tires on your 2021 Chevy Tahoe are the Konig K-Summit XXL K79 #KON24FR. These are a unique design because they mount on your tires using the lug nut for then wheel and then there is no chain on…

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Answer 2

I checked with the manufacturer and Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - K-Summit XXL - Size K77 Item #TH02230K77 are not a fit for your 275/55-20 tires but we do have other chains that will fit. I have included…

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Answer 3

Since the owner's manual says to not use tire chains with the 275/55R20 size tires, I cannot make a recommendation against the owner's manual. The manual states that there is not enough clearance to allow for the use of tire chains and that…

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Answer 4

You are correct that the online owner's manual for the 2017 Chevy Tahoe indicates on page 381 that the tire size 265/65R18 on this vehicle should not be fitted with tire chains. Other larger tire sizes are also prohibited from use with tire…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

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 7

When using a single set of tire chains on a vehicle that is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive you want to install the chains on the primary drive axle. Typically this will be listed in the owner's manual. But for a 4WD drive vehicle the axle to…

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Answer 8

You ask a very good question. Tire chains that are rated as S-Class compatible are suitable for use on passenger vehicles that have limited clearance in the wheel wells. Unlike a vehicle like a pickup truck that generally has a good bit of room…

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Answer 9

According to the owner's manual for your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty, tire chains can be installed as long as they are Class S compliant and not on 20" wheels. For a set of class s compliant tire chains that will fit the 245/75-17 tires on…

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Answer 10

I apologize for any confustion but the Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains for Commercial Vehicles, Motor Homes, Off-Road - XB16 - Size 267 #th01571267 that you referenced does for sure fit the tire size of 265/75-16 that you have. It's actually…

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Answer 11

I have a great solution for your tire chains. Unfortunately, if you have 275/50-22 tires on your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, your owner's manual recommends not installing tire chains on this particular size. Manufacturers often do this because they…

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Answer 12

The biggest thing to note for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with 275/60R20 tires is that the owners manual states not to use tire chains with this vehicle and tire combination. The reason for this is that There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used…

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