Easy to Install Tire Chains for 255/75-17 Tires on a 2005 Chevy Suburban

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Looking for an xb16 or xg16 chain to fit a255/75/17 tire. If they dont make one what would you recommend for ease of installation?

asked by: Todd

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Expert Reply:

There are no Thule chains for size 255/75-17 tires but there are plenty of options, see link. Out of the options available the easiest to install would be the Pewag Brenta-C chains, # PWXMR82V. They are color-coded making it easy to make sure you have everything in the right place and hooked up correctly.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual to determine if chains can be used and if there are any restrictions or recommendations. I have included a link to our FAQ article on tire chains for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The V-bar style of chain like the part #PWH2828SC is great for heavy snow, but what the V-bars do the best in is ice situations as they break up the ice well. For heavy snow and mud the Mud Service Chains by Glacier like the part #TC2828CAM would be…

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Answer 2

These Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners for Light Trucks - 1 Pair, part #PWH2828SC, will work on your 2009 GMC 2500 HD if you have 265/70-17 or 265/75-16. If your 2009 GMC 2500HD has a different tire size you will need to follow the…

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Answer 3

The best bang for your buck snow chains we offer that are confirmed to fit the 285/70R17 tires of your 2004 Nissan Titan would be the Titan Chains part #TC2327. These chains install easy, provide great traction, and are priced great. I'd say the…

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Answer 4

The V-bar style of tire chain is the best for icy conditions like what you mentioned. Their design goes in and breaks up the ice giving you better traction. So for your tire size of 265/70-17 you'd want the part #PWH2828SC which will work great…

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Answer 5

I highly recommend going with chains that have V-bar studs in order to get the best grip in icy conditions. The best tire chains that have V-bar studs that fit the 285/75-16 tires on your 2001 GMC Sierra are the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with…

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Answer 6

There are chains available which will work for you but the Glacier V-Bar #PWH2821SC are not confirmed to fit 265/75-16 tires. Instead you would need the Glacier V-Bar part #PWH2828SC; these are confirmed to fit your 265/75-16 tires and also have ice…

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Answer 7

The Glacier chains part #PWH2828SC are a fit for your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 with 265/60-20 tires and would work well. The correct tensioners to use are the part #PW105. These are the nicest tensioners we carry and would be the best choice. I attached…

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Answer 8

Snow chains can generally be used on either all four drive wheels or only two, but in terms of maximizing braking and steering control you are absolutely on the right track in considering chains on all four tires. Since you are going to be driving…

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Answer 9

We have them under a different part number as you have said. The Pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners for Wide-Base Tires part #PWE3229SC is what you're after.

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Answer 10

We can look at it as a better and best, type of situation when looking at tire chains for your 2007 Ford F-150. The better chains would be ideal for infrequent use in areas that do not normally get a lot of snow and ice. I recommend the Glacier Cable…

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Answer 11

The chain links of the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners #PWH2828SC are 5.6 mm or 0.22 inches thick so you were pretty close! These are a v-bar style of chain, which means they are going to be optimal for traction, with the…

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Answer 12

I spoke with Glacier Chains about the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners part #PWH2828SC and they said the chains are 80.60" long x 15.12" wide. However, this is not generally used to determine fit as there other factors…

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