What Tire Chains do You Recommend for My 2017 Subaru Outback with Size 225/60-18 Tires?

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I have an all wheel drive Subaru. Do I need one set/pair of chains or two?

asked by: S.D. R

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Expert Reply:

For your all-wheel drive 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon, Subaru recommends using tire chains on your front wheels only. In addition, the manual recommends using Class S approved chains only in order to decrease the probability of damage to components inside your wheel wells.

Judging by your recent searches, it looks like you have the standard tire size of 225/60-18 on your Outback. For this size, a great set of tire chains is the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link # TH2004205105. Not only are the chains Class S compatible, they also include self-tensioners which take away the headache of having to tighten the chains after each trip.

As with all tire chain applications, I recommend consulting with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure that you are following all guidelines outlined.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

That's a really good question, and your assumption about chains being better than cables is right on for your 2019 Subaru Outback with 225/60-18 tires. Cables are really just for emergency use, and realistically only able to be used once or…

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Answer 2

The best tire chains we have for a 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon are the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains part #TH2004205105 if you have 225/60-18 tires or part #TH2004205105 if you have 225/65-17 tires. The Konig tire chains are a…

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Answer 3

The online edition of the manual for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek indicates on page 8-11 that low-profile S-Class spring chains can be used on the front tires only. Since a given tire chain is made to fit only certain specific tire sizes you will also…

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Answer 4

For your 2017 Subaru Outback with 225/60-18 tires, the correct fit is the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains #PW1046, which are the same snow chain cables as the ones you asked about, but a different part number to fit your size tires. I highly recommend…

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Answer 5

We always recommend to stick with what the owner's manual says for your car so if the manual for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon says to only install tire chains on the front tires then we also recommend only installing the Konig Tire Chains…

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Answer 6

When the law requires use of snow chains, it trumps the manufacturer. So in these cases, I recommend using Class S chains which are minimal clearance chains to give you traction and yet avoid issues with internal clearances. For your 225/65R17 tires…

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Answer 7

Currently we do not have any tires chains which will fit both your 245/65R17 and 225/65R17 tires as they are to different in width and height, so you will need to get a set for each vehicle. I recommend the Konig Easy Fit as they are so very easy to…

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Answer 8

For your 2018 Tesla Model S the only tire chains we have are the K-Summits part #TH02230K45 which you may have already tried but you should check to make sure they are the K45 size which is correct for all factory tire sizes of your vehicle.…

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Answer 9

You've already checked the owner's manul of your 2010 Ford F-150 which is a great start. It might state which axle snow chains should be used on as well. If it doesn't then the rear axle is the definite and the front axle is just extra…

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Answer 10

In general, snow tire chains are generally placed on drive wheels, but they can sometimes also be used on non-powered wheels. If a vehicle is front-wheel-drive only, then generally the front tires are the priority but it is permissible to place them…

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Answer 11

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback and it does state that the vehicle has very limited wheel well clearance. This means you will want to go with a tire chain set that is Class S compatible,…

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