Best Low Clearance Tire Chains for 2021 Subaru Forester with Tire Size 225/60R17

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thank you for the info, would a cable setup also work, looking for a cheap option as these will probably never be installed but must carry for compliance requirements. with that said would still like them to work if necessary to use

asked by: Chris P

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For your 2021 Subaru Forester with tire size 225/60-17 the best overall option that has great clearances is the Konig Easy Fit Chains part # TH04115104 as it installs in a matter of seconds, is Class S compatible (that means requires minimal clearance) and provides excellent traction.

Now the chain that has the absolute best clearance is the K-Summit chains part # TH02230K45 as this is only option that doesn't drape over tire's sidewall at all which is where most clearance issues arise.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Chris P.

1/12/2023

thank you for the info, would a cable setup also work, looking for a cheap option as these will probably never be installed but must carry for compliance requirements. with that said would still like them to work if necessary to use

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Jameson C.

1/12/2023

Cables would accomplish what you are looking for like with the Glacier cables part # PW1038 that fits your tire size. Cables will get you through check points and if you were to actually need them they would work. The drawback is that they tend to only really work once or twice before they are worn out and need to be replaced.

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Best Low Clearance Tire Chains for 2021 Subaru Forester with Tire Size 225/60R17

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