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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair
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Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair
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Glacier Tire Chains - PW1038
- Glacier
- On Road Only
- Tire Cables
- Steel Rollers Over Steel
- Drive On and Connect
- Light Snow
- Class S Compatible
- Manual
- No Rim Protection
Perfect for occasional use, these tire chains feature rugged steel wiring covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. Easy-to-install chains comply with all DOT specifications and fit either front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
Features:
- Constructed of case hardened, low-carbon steel
- Spring rollers are wrapped around sturdy wire cross cables
- Durable side cables
- Designed for passenger vehicles with limited wheel-well clearance
- SAE Class S tire chains
- Work on either front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
- Created with a low profile that gives you a smooth ride
- Install quickly and easily
- Rubber adjusters (sold separately) are recommended
- Meet Department of Transportation requirements in all states
- Packaged in reusable tote - great for storage
Specs:
- Fits: 14" - 19" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
- Quantity: 2 cable chains
- 90-Day warranty
Please Note: To determine whether you can use snow chains on your vehicle, consult your owner's manual.
Class S Designation
SAE Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel-well clearance. Certain newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require Class S chains.
These chains will fit your tires provided there is both:
- A - a minimum of 1.46" (37 mm) between the top of the tire tread and the wheel well
- B - at least 0.59" (15 mm) between the tire's sidewall and the vehicle
How to Choose Snow Chains for Your Vehicle
To choose the right snow chain, you must match your tire size. Those measurements can be found on the side of your tire.
185/60-15
- (185) - indicates tire width in millimeters
- (60) - gives you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width)
- (15) - denotes the diameter of the wheel rim in inches
1038 Glacier by Pewag, Cable Chains - Passenger Vehicles - 14" - 19" Tires
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
- 185/80-16
- 205/65-16
- 205/70-16
- 205/75-16
- 205/80-14
- 205/80-15
- 205x15
- 215/40-18
- 215/45-18
- 215/50-17
- 215/55-17
- 215/55-18
- 215/60-17
- 215/65-15
- 215/65-16
- 215/70-15
- 215/70-16
- 215/75-15
- 215/80-14
- 215x14
- 220/60-16
- 220/65-390
- 225/35-20
- 225/40-18
- 225/45-18
- 225/45-19
- 225/55-16
- 225/55-17
- 225/55-17.5
- 225/60-16
- 225/60-17
- 225/65-15
- 225/65-16
- 225/70-14
- 225/70-15
- 225/75-14
- 225x14
- 235/30-20
- 235/35-19
- 235/45-17
- 235/45-17-A
- 235/50-17
- 235/55-16
- 235/60-15
- 235/70-14
- 240/45-15
- 245/35-20
- 245/40-17
- 245/40-18
- 245/45-16
- 245/45-17
- 245/50-15
- 245/50-16
- 245/50-17
- 245/55-16
- 245/60-14
- 255/40-17
- 255/40-18
- 255/45-15
- 255/55-14
- 255/60-14
- 265/35-19
- 27x8.5-15
- 285/40-15
- 6.00x16
- 7.5x14
- FR78x15
- GR78x15
Customer Reviews
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair - PW1038
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (758 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for occasional use, these tire chains feature rugged steel wiring covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. Easy-to-install chains comply with all DOT specifications and fit either front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
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Mindy - 01/15/2019
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by: Mindy01/15/2018
I sincerely wish I had known about these sooner. I used these for the few bad snows last year and this year and they have gotten me home safely while other motorist were stranded due to icy or snow covered roadways. A true life saver! 467320
Comments
Still going strong. Just used them to get home safely during a snow this past Sunday.
Mindy - 01/15/201948582
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Roman - 12/08/2018
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by: Roman12/07/2017
Great quality, easy to install and remove with a little practice 457970
Comments
So far everything has worked great, I used them last year at Sequoia and Yosemite around New Years, was a bit snowy and a good part of the parks were closed because of it, but for being my first time driving in the snow everything went smooth, after that I recommend your products and service to a couple of friends heading to big bear after helping me out deciding what product and why I should get certain type of chainscables for my car.
Roman - 12/08/201846505
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by: Great purchase02/08/2017
2005 Ford Freestar
I bought the tire snow cables and tensioners together. They arrived quickly, were packaged very well, and although I haven't put them on yet, they appear to be very good quality. 340019
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by: Sal S04/15/2019
Great price, prompt delivery and quality product. 628752
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Paula B - 01/26/2018
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by: Paula B.01/24/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata
I received my order quickly and will be teaching myself how to install these snow tire chains this evening when I get home. These are the same snow tire chains selling in our area but for a much better price. We are taking a trip up to the mountains this weekend and our area mountains have received hundreds of inches of snow. I wouldn't think of heading up without high quality chains for our car. Thanks so much for the fantastic turn around time I would definitely purchase items from this retailer in the future! Thank you etrailer! 338276
Comments
Well, I believe they are still sitting in my garage. We took a trip to the snow last year and the highway required chains. At the last minute we decided to take my husbands truck rather than my passenger vehicle, so we never did have to use them. Hopefully someday, someone will need them and we will be able to use them :- I appreciate the follow up. I remember everything being great with this purchase and I would purchase from you again in the future.
Paula B - 01/26/201833727
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by: Frank01/03/2019
National
I purchased the PW1038 cable chains for a winter trip from our home in Texas to Yellowstone National Park. I was concerned that the road conditions we anticipated during our trip would dictate the use of traction devices or risk time lost waiting for improving road conditions. As it turned out we did not need the devices. Therefore, I am unable to comment on how effective they were in providing any additional traction for our vehicle. However, since I never like to use something for the first time under less than ideal conditions, such as cold temperatures and blowing snow, I decided to not only fit test the devices but to also test my ability to install them in a minimal amount of time and therefore personal exposure to the elements. I am happy to report that following a little struggle to fit the first one, I was able to quickly and efficiently install the second. After removing both, I reinstalled one to verify I had learned the process. I am confident that had I encountered the need to use these traction devices I would have had no problem getting them on and off. 594559
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by: James12/12/2019
Such a great place to buy chains and hitches for your car. The service is amazing and my products were promptly handled with incredible speed. I’ve now bought two trailer hitches and a set of chains for my car. The products and installation instructions were perfect. Thanks so much for wonderful products. 730983
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by: Aaron11/06/2017
I haven't yet had to use the product, but the service provided was excellent. They expedited the delivery without additional charges to be sure the chains arrived in time for our trip. I would buy from etrailer again. 449589
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by: Ron S.12/13/2011
GMC Safari
Always excellent customer service with etrailer.co My first set of cable chains arrived quickly and fit perfectly. Be sure to order the rubber adjusters. They are very convenient, worth every penny. This is my second set of cable chains, the first for a front wheel drive Venture, the 2nd for an AWD Safari. Even though it's AWD, the cable chains on the rear really improve traction. Be sure to always follow the manufacturer's "speed limits" when using this product to prevent catastrophic failure! Read all info supplied and enjoy your enhanced mobility! 28082
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by: Eugene Springfiled03/14/2018
2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
Quality product. It fits. It got here right when they said it would. Perfect. I ordered the PW1038 low-profile S Chains for my 2014 Subaru Outback. They fit, using the 2nd from last locking link from the end. They do not rub the shock absorber. Great. etrailer gave an estimated delivery date, and they arrived exactly on that date. Tip: They ship using UPS, but then hand it off to USPS, meaning it arrived in my US Mail Box, not on the front porch. More secure. I doubt I will every have to use them in a snow-chain Level 3 condition (in which ALL vehicles, 4WD or not, have to chain up), but in CA, NV, and OR, you have to be able to show the police that you HAVE the chains in your vehicle, even though you are not using them on the tires. I recommend this solution for my fellow Subaru owners. 484709
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by: John11/01/2019
2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
First, I'll note that I rated the product as "Excellent" based on the visual quality of the cable chains as well as the east of installation. I haven't driven on them yet so I will reserve my final opinion. I ordered express delivery and received the shipment yesterday as expected. I read the installation instructions last night and fitted the chains today. I put both on in 10 minutes and could probably have saved a bit of time because I was trying to get the hooks exactly the same (inside and out) but could not make it work. So, I settled for 2 in - 3 out on one tire and 3 in - 2 out on the other. I also bought tension rings but I did not install them today. So, with tension ring installation, say 15 minutes maximum to install chains on two front tires. 721832
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by: Timothy12/01/2018
Ford Escape
Have not needed them yet but appreciated the email checking in after a year which reminded me of your great deals. Since we purchased a new Ford Escape we needed new chains and just purchase them from you. 587686
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by: Nz2233527 james mcdo07/08/2018
2007 Subaru Legacy
Good chains. They fit a 2007 Subaru Legacy B spec well. 539069
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by: Cris T01/15/2018
2016 Subaru Forester
Good news. The order arrived on the 6th day. To be sure they fit I did a test installation. I installed the Glacier PW1038 snow cable/chains on our 2016 Subaru Forester (225 -60R-17). The chains fit perfectly and on the 2nd notch. (See attached pix). nice fit: away from the rim and other body parts. The PW105s also helped greatly to snug the package. Cris T 467430
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by: Shanon03/03/2015
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
I was amazed at the speediness of the shipping and delivery! I am so excited about using the chains. It has been a snowy and icy season this year and I will be more confident knowing I have these for my vehicle. I work at a hospital, which as you know, does not close when conditions are bad. Now that I have these I have more confidence in my ability to get to work in extreme wintry weather. Also these were about half the price that the A???Z??? Retailer priced a set at last week. Thanks for having reasonable prices that won't break the bank. 176751
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by: Wowziers12/03/2013
2013 Volkswagen Passat
Ordered 3 things late on Sunday. Got a call early on Monday, not an email, a call. From a very nice young(my assumption) lady to inform me that one of the items I ordered was discontiued and they just ran out of their stock - before my order of course. But, this was no big deal, they had two other solutions. I opted to just take my other two items. Paid a mere $7.50 for 3-5 day shipping, well, yeah, its Tuesday, and I got it early this afternoon. Thats a total of less than 44 hours, with a repackage due to the order change and I had the exact items I bought in my hand. Only thing I'd suggest - make the website more iPad friendly. Some of the picture/text boxes were stacked on top of one another. Other than a website that could use a little cleaning up, the company experience was fantastic. I am a first time orderer,er,er and will do it again once I can get permission from the boss(wife). 109043
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by: 2017Forester11/26/2017
2017 Subaru Forester
Per the Subaru technical manual, while tire chains are not recommended, if needed S style spring chains can be used on the front tires only (2017 Technical Manual, section 8-12). While I hope to never require them, I live in Washington State. When the roads are severe enough, chains can be mandatory. This is especially true for National Parks such as Hurricane Ridge where weather conditions can change rapidly. After watching the etrailer video for installation of chains on a 2015 Forester, I purchased a set of PW1038 Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains and PW105 Multi Arm Truck Tire Chain Adjusters. I have test fit the chains with adjusters on my front tire and they appear to be a good fit. I turned the tires hard right and hard left and checked my clearances and found no interference with the fit. Unfortunately, there is no snow for me to do a test run at this time. Please note the etrailer video test fits the chains on the rear tires and the Glacier instructions specify installation on the rear tires for all wheel drive vehicles. This information is inconsistant with the 2017 Subaru Forester Technical Manual for front tire installation only. 455011
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by: Larry06/29/2018
2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
The tire chains worked as advertised, and the direction for installing were clear. 528392
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Sara - 01/16/2017
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by: Sara01/17/2016
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
Great service these chains will come in handy thank you 235670
Comments
Its been a year and still works great thank you
Sara - 01/16/201722227
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by: Aaron B01/29/2011
Chrysler Pacifica
No question that these cables get the job done. Saved Christmas, went 30 miles in AWD Pacifica with all 4 wheels in cables. Handles snow pack perfectly. Also returned home to 12" powder on steep driveway(15 degree with hairpin turns) and unloaded all passengers in the garage!! Nothing less than amazing, assuming the driver has experience with snow conditions. I now have similar cables for both other vehicles. Don't forget the rubber tensioners, keeps everything secure and quiet. 6352
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by: William08/10/2019
I couldn't get '5 star' excited over a set of traction devices because I haven't used them yet, but until that moment I'm very satisfied. The price was right, the shipping was fast and the installation?? well, they're tire chains...but after a couple of practice runs, they seem to be as easy as any to install. Here's to hoping the roads are smooth and dry and I never have to use them. They now have a happy home in the trunk of my car. 683211
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by: Mark M.07/27/2017
2015 Subaru Forester
The chains arrived sooner than expected and were easy to install on my 2015 Subaru Forester. Because of the clearance between tire and wheelwell this chain was recommended. The video,which shows them being installed on a 2015 Subaru Foresters rear wheels,contradicts the owners manual which tells you to install them on the front wheels. The price was very reasonable. The multi arm adjusters I feel are a necessity and should be included with the chains at an additional cost. Finally, I have not tried them out yet but am confident they will give me additional traction in snow. erailer is a very reputable company and I highly recommend them. 411322
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by: Mark11/23/2020
2004 Lexus LS 430
I just received my tire chains. They were in a light zippered bag. I will let you know when I have used them on my car. 915349
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by: Drew10/08/2020
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Perfect! 899004
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by: Shawn09/26/2020
Thanks for a great product and prompt d elivery 893259
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view full answer... - Tire Chains for a 2017 Mazda 3 with 215/45-18 TiresAccording to the owner's manual for your 2017 Mazda 3, tire chains can only be installed on the front two wheels. Therefore, as long as you install the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part # PW1038 on the front two wheels of your Mazda 3 then they will fit your 215/45-18 tires. Please note that while using the above set of tire chains, a set of rubber adjuster like the Glacier Multi-Arm Rubber Adjusters part # PW105 is recommended in order to ensure a snug and secure fit. I have attached...
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view full answer... - Should Snow Chains on a 2012 Subaru Outback fit Front and Rear AxlesWe always recommend that you follow the snow tire guidelines of the vehicle as listed in the owners manual but we found that in a lot of situations customers choose to not follow them so we are in an odd situation where we want to be helpful to the "real customers" and what they are choosing to do with their vehicles and our products, but also not get them in trouble with their vehicle manufacturer. We found that the Glacier Cables part # PW1038 does fit on the front and rear tire of...
view full answer... - Differences Between Titan Snow Cables and Glacier Snow Cables 2009 Toyota SiennaAccording 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 similar in design with a few key differences. The Glacier cables have an included 90 day warranty whereas, the Titan cables only have a 30 day warranty. I recommend going with the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains part # PW1038 for this reasons....
view full answer... - Why Would Snow Cables Cause Inner Tire Clearance Issues on a 2008 Scion tCFirst thing you need to do is check the owners manual for your 2008 Scion tC to determine if cables/chains are okay to use on your vehicle. For some vehicles there just isn't enough inner tire clearance to use cables/chains. For your vehicle the only tire size info we have is 215/45-17 which calls for the # PW1034 Glacier cables. You may be trying to use a set of cables that are just too big and that is why there is the fit issue. For an option that does not put any portion of the...
view full answer... - Can Tire Chains Be Used On 2012 Chevrolet VoltI did some research and read in the owner's manual on page 10-58 that tire chains are not to be used. We do run into this problem with customers wanting to take their vehicle where chains are required by law. The owner's manual says not to use them so it can be very confusing. Due to the clearance around the tire that is required when using tir chains, you may be able to use a Class S chain that has a much lower profile than standard chains. We have tire cables that many customers use...
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