Snow Tire Chains Placement On 2011 Porsche Cayenne

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Should tire chains be used on the back or front tires on a 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

asked by: Robert M

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I researched your 2011 Porsche Cayenne online, and the manual states that for four wheel drive vehicles, you can use two sets of snow chains, but if only one set is used they are normally installed on the rear tires. If you are installing tire chains on a two wheel vehicle, they are installed on the drive axle. Since there are several different options for tire and wheel sizes for your Cayenne, you will need to select snow tire chains based on the size tires you have installed. You will want to consult your owner manual to see if there are any restrictions or clearance considerations when using snow tire chains.

The manual also mentions spacers that are used on the axles to provide a wider trac. If there are spacers on the axles, the manual states they should be removed prior to installing snow chains.

I have linked you to our product page where you can select your tire size from the menu and then select the tire chains that work for you. I have also attached links to a couple of articles for snow tire chains that may help.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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I can certainly point you in the right direction. It is always a good move to go with exactly what your owners manual specifies. For that reason I recommend going with the Konig Tire Chains #TH01571265 for the 255/50R20 tires on your 2023 Honda…

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Answer 4

Chain wise the Thule XB16 part #TH01571265 and XD part #TH04805265 are the same. The difference is in the tensioning mechanism.The XB has a slightly easier to use setup that doesn't require as much setup. It's hard to describe but if you…

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Answer 5

I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2022 Acura MDX and they recommend using the Konig Tire Chains part #TH01571265 on the front tires only. These chains will do an excellent job of helping to provide additional traction in snow/ice. The…

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Answer 6

The two different tire sizes you have are different enough to require different size tire chains. For the 275/40-20 tire size the XB16 chains you'd need are part #TH01571255 and for the 315/35-20 you'd want the #TH01571265 and you'd be…

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Answer 7

The Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains part #TC2828CAM do not fit a 265/65-17, however we do have tire chains that will work with your Tacoma with that size tire. I recommend Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains Size 265, part #TH01571265. They have dual sided…

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Answer 8

When using a single set of tire chains on a vehicle that is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive you want to install the chains on the primary drive axle. Typically this will be listed in the owner's manual. But for a 4WD drive vehicle the axle to…

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Answer 9

Yes the Thule snow chains part #TH01571267 are a confirmed fit for the tire size you mentioned of 265/70-17.

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