Recommended Tire Chains for 2007 Acura RDX

Question:

Want to confirm recommended tire chains for 2007 Acura RDX low clearance vehicle. Also, the manual recommends front tires only, for driving on ice, is it ok to use tire chains on all four tires - is there sufficient clearance to use on all four tires with this vehicle?

asked by: John C

Helpful Expert Reply:

According to the owner's manual for your vehicle, tire chains should be installed on the front wheels only so I couldn't contradict the advice given there. Due to the low clearance, you'd want to use a cable chain with a Class S rating, which would offer the proper amount of clearance above to the wheel well and between the inside of the tire sidewall and the suspension/steering components.

You don't provide the tire size, but according to the owner's manual the stock tire size is 235/55-18. If those are the tires you're using, I'd recommend the # TC729DC from Titan Chain. The diagonal V pattern will provide better lateral stability than what what you'd see with a ladder style chain and would also offer a smoother ride. If you're looking for something that's a little easier to install, I'd recommend the Pewag Snox, part # PWSXV580. These chains are Class S compatible, which is the classification your owner's manual calls for. The chains will self center and tighten as you drive for a super easy install, as you can see in the provided video.

If you have a different tire size, I'd be happy to make a recommendation if you'd reply with your current tire size.

I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring both chains recommended above. I'll typically recommend folks tray a dry run of the install while in their driveway or garage, so that if the time comes to install them you'll be familiar with the process.

expert reply by: Mike L