Titan Chain Low Profile Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - Manual Tensioning - 1 Pair

Titan Chain Tire Chains - TC1118

A more durable just-in-case option than cables, these low-profile, twist link chains are great for driving in snow or light ice, and they offer a smoother ride than square links. No cams or levers to come loose.

Features:

• Provides excellent traction in snow and light ice
  • Twist links are great for snow, but provide some traction on ice too
  • Small, rounded links makes for a less bumpy ride than thick, square links
  • Ladder pattern gives you traction as you drive forward
• Made for passenger vehicles with limited wheel-well clearance
  • Meets SAE Class S standards
• Installs quickly without any cams
  • No chance of cams coming undone when you're reversing or navigating rough terrain
  • Rubber adjusters (sold separately) can be used for a tight fit
• Constructed of low-carbon steel for strength and durability
• Includes reusable storage case

Specs:

• Fits: 13" tires (for exact sizes, see below)
• Link thickness: 4.5 mm (0.177")
• Quantity: 2 tire chains
• 30-Day limited warranty

Note: To determine whether you can use snow chains on your vehicle, or if they might affect your ABS/EPS functionality, consult your owner's manual.

If you have a car that requires low-profile chains because of limited clearance, but you need something a bit heavier duty than standard cable chains - which really aren't designed for anything beyond light snow- these chains are perfect. The rounded twist links provide traction in snow and light ice, and they give you a smoother ride than square links. These chains are also far more affordable than those square-link, Class S chains, so you won't have to pay an arm and leg if you only need a durable "just-in-case" option for driving through the mountains.

Class S Designation

SAE Class S tire chains are designed for use on passenger vehicles with restricted wheel-well clearance. Most newer cars, vans, and small trucks - especially those with large aftermarket tires - will require Class S chains. If you're unsure about the class of your vehicle, consult your vehicle's user manual.

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

Confirming Your Fit

If you know your tire size, you may think you won't need to test fit your new chains. But there are a lot of variables that can affect whether chains will fit your specific tires, including your tire type, the amount of air pressure in the tire, the amount of tread wear, and the tire manufacturer. You'll also need to know how much clearance is in your wheel well, which you can determine by measuring from your tire tread to the sidewall of the wheel well.

We recommend that you order chains as early in the season as possible to give yourself plenty of time to test fit the chains and reorder if needed. This way, you won't be stuck out in the cold later with snow chains that don't fit.

You can test fit these chains in your garage or driveway, but you'll want to wait until there's snow on the ground to actually drive with them. Likewise, if you're out in the snow and come across bare pavement, you'll want to pull over and remove the chains. These chains can cause damage to the bare pavement, your garage floor, or your vehicle if they break from the wear of riding on a harsh surface.

Installing Snow Chains

Installing these chains is easy

1. Lay out the chains on the ground to make sure there are no twists or kinks.

2. Drape the chains over your tires, making sure that the prongs attaching the cross chains to the side chains face away from your sidewalls. Drive forward about half a tire rotation.

3. On the back of the tire, pull the chain tight and hook the ends together. Repeat this on the front of the tire.

4. Drive forward 2-3 vehicle lengths and recheck the chain tension. If needed, rubber adjusters (sold separately) can be used to get a tight fit. Make sure the hooks on the adjusters face away from your tire so your wheels don't get scratched.

Quick Tips:

• Lengthen the life of snow chains by drying them after each use before you store them.
• Check out our installation kit with safety lights and a kneeling pad (PO34FRK) to make things a little easier when you're installing chains out in the snow.

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

1. (185) - indicates tire width in millimeters
2. (60) - gives you the aspect ratio (sidewall height as percentage of width)
3. (15) - denotes the diameter of the wheel rim in inches

1118 Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Twist Links - Passenger Vehicles - 13" - 15" Tires - 1 Pair

These chains fit the following tire sizes:

• 135/80-15
• 145/70-15
• 145/80-15
• 155/70-14
• 155/70-15
• 165/60-15
• 165/65-14
• 165/70-14
• 165/70-360
• 165/70-365
• 165/75-14
• 165/80-13
• 165/80-14
• 175/55-15
• 175/60-14
• 175/65-14
• 175/70-13
• 175/75-13
• 185/50-14
• 185/55-14
• 185/60-13
• 185/60-14
• 185/65-13
• 195/55-13