What Would Happen if you Only Ran One Set of Snow Socks on Vehicle

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I see that Snow Socks are recommended for all four tires on an AWD vehicle such as my Subaru Forester. Does that mean that four Snow Socks are required? Is there any harm to using them on the front wheels only?

asked by: David K

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Expert Reply:

Nothing bad would happen if you only ran one set of Snow Socks like the part # TCH70 that you referenced. You just wouldn't get quite as good of traction as if you had them on all four.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The ISSE Classic Snow Socks #TCH70 are approved as a traction device in snow in all 50 states and do come with documentation for that.

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Answer 2

Since your 2016 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), I recommend using a traction device on each tire. The general rule is to place the traction device on each powered axle. If you do not have a full set of four autosocks then you can add an…

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Answer 3

On seat cover #AA3142B the back side has a non-skid type of material that will grip the seat portion and the seat back to help prevent it from coming out of position. It is still possible, if conditions are right, for it to come out of position. I…

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Answer 4

According to your owner's manual, tire chains/cables are only to be used on the front two wheels and must be Class S compatible. For your 2009 Toyota Sienna we have both Titan part #TC1038 and Glacier part #PW1038 cable options. Both cables are…

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Answer 5

According to the owner's manual's for both the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2015 Subaru Forester, "Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body". However with that…

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Answer 6

Although they are not required, we do recommend using Rubber Tire Chain Adjusters that come with the Titan Chain Diagonal Alloy Cable Snow Tire Chains #TC735DC to ensure a more snug fit. The same case is with the Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains…

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Answer 7

The Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Steel Rollers - 1 Pair #TC1022 is not the same as the #TC1034. They have the same cross chain dimensions so the clearances required on the top and inner sidewall are the same, but they fit…

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Answer 8

Rubber tensioner are a great idea when using tire chains like the part #PW1038 or #TC1038 that do not have an automatic tensioning ability. The ones to use are the part #PW105. This style of tensioner seems to work better than the other style like…

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Answer 9

The ISSE Classic Snow Socks #TCH70 will meet the Department of Transportation requirements in all states, but they will not be very effective if you do end up hitting snow. Due to this, I tend to steer people away from this option and towards one…

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Answer 10

The best traction device we have for your 2019 Subaru Forester Touring with 225/55-18 is the ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks part #TCH70. The snow socks will not void your factory warranty and they will do a good jab of providing traction in light snow. The…

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Answer 11

The correct ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks for a 2020 Subaru Forester with 225/55-18 tires is part #TCH70. The owner's manual as you stated recommends against using tire chains but does suggest alternative options which is where the snow socks come into…

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Answer 12

Per the owner's manual for your 2013 Outback on page 8-11 it states you cannot use tire chains on the vehicle due to lack of clearance. We are aware that there are some places where tire chains are required by law and our thought is that you have…

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