Recommended Snow Tire Chains for a 2012 GMC Acadia Denali

Question:

Hello, I have a 2012 GMC Acadia Denali. The website fit guide does not list GMC. Which snow chains work with my vehicle? Size 255/55R20 - see picture. The vehicle has low clearance.Thank you.

asked by: Joseph G

Expert Reply:

The best tire chain option we offer for a 2012 GMC Acadia with 255/55-20 tires is the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains part # TH02230K77. I am sure the first thought you have now is why are these so expensive and that would be a valid concern. The Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains are actually designed for vehicles that have limited wheel well clearance. If you look at the chains you will see there is actually no part of the chain which sits on the inside of the tire, just the top. The main issue with clearance on these vehicles is actually not from the top of the tire to the fender but rather from the inside of the tire to components such as the brake lines.

The Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains are the only chain type option for this vehicle that will accommodate limited wheel well clearance. The other cost effective option is the Titan Chain Diagonal Alloy Cable Snow Tire Chains part # TC747DC which is a cable and there is really no comparison in performance here to the above, most of our neighbors who buy these just do so to show officials they have a traction device and can thereby proceed through a mountain pass for example.

expert reply by: Conner L