Recommended Tire Chains for 2016 Ford Explorer Sport with 255/50R20 Tires
Question:
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport tire 255/50r/20 I need snow cables, what do you recommend?
asked by: Amy
Expert Reply:
The online owner's manual for the 2016 Ford Explorer Sport indicates (on page 324) that tire chains may be used on size 245/60-18 front tires only and so long as they are S-Class chains that do not require more than 10mm of clearance. You'll want to review your own manual to see if your version differs with respect to tire chain use on your tire size.
For a set of cost-effective S-Class compatible cable type snow chains you can use the Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains # TC3010. If you want a chain that will be far easier to install and use, granted in a different price range, I recommend the Thule # TH01571265. These include user-friendly features like assisted tensioning and these chains are backed by a 5-Year warranty from Thule.

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Titan Chain Cable Tire Chain - Ladder Pattern - Roller Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Cables
- Steel Rollers Over Steel
- No Rim Protection
- Light Snow
- On Road Only
- Manual
- Class S Compatible
- Drive On and Connect
- Titan Chain
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Konig Commercial Truck Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Assisted Tensioning - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road or Off Road
- Assisted
- Not Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - Make Connections
- Konig
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Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair
- Tire Chains
- Tire Chains
- Steel Square Link
- No Rim Protection
- Deep Snow
- On Road Only
- Assisted
- Class S Compatible
- Drape Over Tire - Make Connections
- Titan Chain
more information >
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