Can Tire Snow Chains Be Used on 2014 GMC Yukon Denali XL w/ 275/55-20 Tires  

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We fitguide our tire chains according to their compatibility with a given tire size not by their compatibility with a given vehicle, because many vehicles (like your Yukon XL) can be fitted with several different tire sizes.

Before recommending tire chains to anyone, I always recommend that they consult their vehicle manufacturer or owners manual for any advice or prohibitions about tire snow chain usage that might be mentioned. I found an online copy of the owner's manual which does indeed confirm that if your vehicle is equipped with 275/55-20 tires, tire snow chains should NOT be used because of the lack of clearance. Because I cannot recommend anything that would contradict GMC's recommendations, I'd recommend you speak with your GMC dealer for their suggestions.

If your dealer gives you the green light to use Class S chains (chains that extend no further than 15mm to the inside of the tire), I'd recommend the Titan # TC2327 chains. The chain links are square in profile, which will offer maximum traction. The diamond pattern offers better stability than ladder-style chains.

I recommend folks get some practice installing their chains so that when the time comes, they won't have to learn the process while kneeling in the snow on the side of the road. I'll link you to a product description video for the chains I recommended as well as to some tire snow chain FAQ articles you might find helpful.

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George S.

1/29/2020

I have a 2016 GMC Yukon XL with 265/65/18 tires and looking for a tire chain recommendation for an upcoming trip to Colorado

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Jacob H.

1/30/2020

We have many different tire chains available for your 2016 GMC Yukon XL. I have provided a link that will lead you to all of the options that we have. I personally really like # TH01594267 for three reasons. The first being that they are going to give you good traction in light to mild conditions. Second, they are going to be easier to put in place than any of the others. And third, they are going to be self-tensioning so you won't have to worry about getting out of your vehicle to readjust them to take out the slack like you would with other styles of chains.

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