Recommended Snow Tire Chains for 2014 BMW 328d xDrive

Updated 12/19/2016 | Published 12/17/2016

Question:

BMW 328D xdrive 2014 Tire size 225/50 R17 Recommended snow chain? With drive do chain go on front or rear tires Looking for self adjusting What is rim protection?

asked by: Bruce K

Expert Reply:

The best self adjusting tire chains for your vehicle are the Thule Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - CG9 - Size 100, # TH00023100. These self-centering and self-tensioning chains are low profile and made of manganese nickel alloy steel. The Anti-scratch nylon bumbers on the back of the parts closest to the rims are designed to protect your rims. I've attached a video of a different sized tire chain with the same system so you can see the installation.

These chains require 9mm of internal clearance. The chains go on the driving tires, so for front wheel drive vehicles, on the front axle and for all-wheel drive, on all wheels. I can't get your owners manual online, but your manual will tell you which tires to put chains on.

expert reply by: Jason S