Best 2008 BMW X5 Tire Chain Options- Video
Today on our 2008 BMW X5, we're going to show you the best snow chains that are available for this vehicle that uses a tire size of 225 by 55 by 18. We're using our BMW here to demonstrate four chains. All our chains today are going to be Class S chains. These are designed for applications below clearance between the tires and the components on the vehicle. The first set of chains we're going to look at is part number PW2029C. This is a Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains. Perfect for occasional use, these chains feature rugged steel wiring and covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. more
12/4/2015 3:46:58 PM
Titan Chain Cable Tire Chains Review - 2008 BMW X5- Video
Today this 2008 BMW X5. We're going to show you a tighten chain, snow tire chain part number TC2029. Now for reference we're working with a tire size of 255 by 55 by 18. You always want to double check with your owners manual, to check for any limitations with your chains. In this case the owners manual specified low profile chains or class S. The rollers wrap around the cables to form cross chains. more
9/30/2015 11:32:44 AM
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2008 BMW X5- Video
Today on this 2008 BMW X5, we're going to show you a Glacier Cable snow tire chains; part number PW2029C For reference, we're working with tire size of 255x55x18. These are DOT compliant, and they are Class S chains to work with vehicles of limited clearance. They do also come with their own tote bags as well. These are a great set of chains to keep in the back of your vehicle to get yourself out of a jam in the winter time. One thing you need to know before you install snow chains on your vehicle, is always double check with the owners manual, there are some certain stipulations regarding snow chains on vehicles. We're actually going to use the front wheels on this for our demonstration, just to make things a little easier to see and test it. However, check with your owners manual, as safety you should use these on the back wheels. Also, they should be a low profile chain as well. It's a good idea to test the new chain before you actually need them in the ice and snow, like we're doing here. First off, get familiar with them, Make sure which side faces the tire and what side faces the ice and snow. This part here, where the hook comes over the top, should face the road. more
9/30/2015 11:31:06 AM
Glacier V Trac Cable Tire Chains Review - 2008 BMW X5- Video
Today on this 2008 BMW X5 we're going to show you Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number PW2121V. Now for reference, we're working with a tire size of 255 by 55 by 18. They're constructed of a case-hardened, low carbon steel. We have spring rollers that are wrapped around sturdy cross cables. If you take a look at the pattern on the tread, it's a diagonal cross pattern that offers a little bit steadier and more refined ride than traditional cables. A low profile cable will actually give a little bit smoother ride compared to larger ones. more
9/29/2015 2:11:06 PM
