Low Clearance Snow Chain Recommendation for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium

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I have the same question now, but for a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i premium

asked by: Jin

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Your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium has the tire size 225/60-17 which for a low clearance tire chain your best option is the Konig K-Summit chains part # TH02230K45 since no portion of the chain drapes over the inside edge of the tire's sidewall. I attached a picture that shows this as well as an install video.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, you should use chains or cable chains only on the front tires of your vehicle not on all 4 wheels. I've attached the page of the online owners manual that states this. Just to clarify, the owners manual…

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Answer 2

I did some research on your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek with standard 225/60-17 tires, and I discovered that the owner's manual suggests class-S tire chains installed on the front tires only. It is important to go by the manufacturer's guidelines…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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