Can Snow Tire Chains be Installed on a 2008 Ford F-150 XLT
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Question - Is there a problem with installing/mounting a snow chain on a 2008 F150 XLT 265/65R18? I am considering Pewag Tire Chains - PWE2228SC Making a trip in two weeks.
asked by: Carl F
Expert Reply:
If there are any restrictions on the use of tire chains for your 2008 Ford F-150 with tire size 265/65-18, then it should be listed in the owners manual. Take a look in the owners manual for any tire chain information. We show several tire sizes for the 2008 Ford F-150 but not 265/65-18. There is a 265/60-18 so you will want to double check that size.
If you do end up having 265/60-18 tires and do not plan on using them too often or if you do not live in an area where chains are required, I recommend a set of cables, # PW3027C, with tensioners # PW99. These will keep you legal and safe.
For more robust chains for more frequent use I recommend # PWE3227SC. The square links on this set offer the best traction and the cam tighteners make installation easier. I have included some links on tire chains for you.
If you do have 265/65-17 then for infrequent use you can use # PW2028C with tensioners # PW99. For more frequent use and better traction use # PWE2228SC.
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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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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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Glacier Tire Chain Tensioners for 16-1/2" to 19" Rims - Rubber - 1 Pair
- Accessories and Parts
- Tire Chains
- Adjusters
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pewag Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- pewag
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pewag Wide Base Tire Chains w Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tension - 1 Set
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- pewag
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pewag Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - Grooved Square Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- pewag
more information >
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