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When you’re heading up a steep, icy driveway or winding through a snow-packed back road, these Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains hold firm. The diamond pattern gives steady traction so you don’t lose grip when turning or braking. Square links bite into the snow and ice for confident climbs, while the diamond layout smooths out the ride compared to ladder styles. It’s a setup that keeps you moving forward instead of spinning your tires.
No need to fumble with loose parts or extra rubber straps in freezing weather. These chains have built-in tensioners with bright color-coded hooks and clips that make setup quick and easy. Just connect the ends and tug the integrated tensioner for a snug fit. Because the tensioners are permanently attached, there’s nothing to misplace. It’s a fast, frustration-free way to get traction when the snow starts falling.
The square-cut links dig in effectively but keep the ride comfortable. Each link measures 3.7 mm (0.145") thick, giving solid contact without the harsh vibration of bulky chains. You’ll feel stable on icy pavement or light powder without the jarring bounce that can happen with heavier links. The result is sure footing on winter roads with less noise and vibration inside the cabin.
Modern vehicles often have very little clearance around the tires, and that’s where these chains shine. They meet SAE Class S standards, so they can be used even when space between the tire and wheel-well components is tight. That means no rubbing or interference—just reliable traction that fits right where you need it.
Winter takes its toll on metal, but these chains are made from manganese nickel alloy for strength and corrosion resistance. That means they can stand up to salted roads and repeated use without wearing out too soon. A reusable storage bag keeps them organized and ready for the next storm, season after season.
Step 1: Lay out the chains on the ground to make sure there are no twists or kinks.
Step 2: Spread the chain around the back of the tire.
Step 3: Connect the ends of the cable, which will sit behind the tire.
Step 4: Around front, connect the 2 ends of the yellow side chain using the green hook at the top of the tire.
Step 5: Feed the silver tensioning chain through the red channel bracket and red clips, pulling it taut.
Step 6: Attach the hook across from the last clip and recheck tension after moving the vehicle forward.
These chains fit the following tire sizes:
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
well manufactured have not had a chance to put them on, but look very simple
I've owned Subaru cars for a number of years and frequently drive in snowy and icy conditions, in eastern Washington and across mountain passes. I have snow tires, but that is sometimes not enough. The sales and service people give you the same line: "you can't chain up a Subaru, and you don't need to!" Uh-huh. The State Patrol is unimpressed with Subaru's marketing. Not carrying chains across a Cascade mountain pass will get you a $500 ticket! Nervous over the conundrum, I searched for several years for an answer. Then I found etrailer, with an easy to use website, and assurances that it could sell me a set of chains to fit my 2021 Crosstrek. They were quickly delivered, with superb and responsive customer service. The problem with chaining up a Subaru is the tight clearance in the wheel-well. The suspension assembly is at best an inch from the tire. But the chains I ordered are snug and just make the clearance (the Subaru manual says "don't use chains, but if you have to, just chain up the front tires"). The chains are pretty thin, so you don't want to stress them too much (dry asphalt, high speed or long distance), but they will do the trick for an icy mountain pass - and keep Smokey (WSP) happy! Problem solved!
These chains did the trick of getting me up my hill when I needed them. The one thing I don't like on my model chain is that the tension cables are too short to thread as instructed for a 235/65R17 tire (Honda Odyssey). In trying to get hook it one time (in the snow on the side of the road) it slipped and the hook went through my finger instead. My tensioning system is all bungee unlike the chain/bungee combo showed in this image so perhaps they changed the construction for this reason.
Excellent product from a seller who truely delivered. I bought chains so I can honestly say If you need chains this is the place to get them. I have no doubt their other products will be just as satisfactory so I will first come to this site and check thm out.
These tire chains were very simple and easy to put on. Got a chance to use them through the mountains of Colorado and they did a tremendous job. We drive a front wheel drive minivan, and this gave us so much more confidence in the snow. The only issue we’ve had is the rubber tightener broke during use so I had to makeshift/fix it on the fly. Did not have the same tension, but didn’t come loose. They make replacement parts for this, and it would have been good to have a spare or two on hand just in case. Like the simple case and install/removal of this chain set. Would purchase again for my next vehicle.
Service, delivery, sizing was perfect...
These chains are a decent quality item
ESP only if needed on a few times in the winter
Easily to lnstall and using the adjusters/tensioners helps
Again for intermittent use highly recommend
If you need them more regularly go with the Thule C12 models higher quality
I have had each for the use on our Subaru foresters in severe weather
Remember use on 4 tires only with the AWD Subaru
Staff have been very helpful
Recommend E trailer and staff & products
Mark v / VA
WARNING! THESE ARE NOT STRONG, NOR DURABLE! NOT GOOD FOR DEEP OR WET SNOW. I PUT LESS THAN TEN MILES ON THEM AND THEY ARE SHREDDED. BENT LINKAGES RELEASED CHAINS ON BOTH SIDES. THE PLASTIC SPACERS THAT SEPARATE THE CROSS CHAINS ARE WEAK AND FRAY AND SHRED EASILY. VERY GLAD TO HAVE NOT GOT THEM STUCK AROUND MY AXLES OR BUST MY BRAKE LINES FROM FLYING CHAINS.
THE ONLY REASON TO BUY THESE IS FOR THE WHEEL CLEARANCE. AND IF YOU DO BUY THESE, THEY ARE ONLY GOOD FOR PACKED ICE AND MAYBE 2-4 INCHES OF LIGHT POWDERY SNOW. THESE WERE FITTED ON A FORD TRANSIT 150 CARGO VAN V6
Purchased these for occasional trips into snow country "just in case". Very fast delivery and a better price than similar items from other source's. Practice installation at home in sunshine with a nice smooth driveway, easy! I did find the tensioning chain is too short to feed through even the 1st red ring but I got enough angle on it to lock into place. Tires are 225/65-17 on a 2017 Subaru Outback. Clearance to suspension is very limited but these "Class S" chains do fit. 9 months later and 3rd trip into the snow, chains were required. Installation wasnt as easy as the practice runs. Chains kept getting tangled as they were pushed through the snow behind the tires while parked on the side of the road. Probably my lack of experience more than the design. Once on and the tension checked after a short distance, all was well. I was a bit uneasy with the short tensioner chain so added another one with 6 connecting points. After about 30 miles of hard ice, packed snow and patches of freshly plowed blacktop, it was time to remove the chains. One side was off in 30 seconds. The other got snagged on something and it took a few minutes of feeling around behind the wheel to get it cleared. Again, this was probably my inexperience not the design. Subaru's are amazing in the snow but with these chains on there was never any doubt about getting through the worst of the ice. A few of the links and a tensioner channel had some obvious wear marks. Otherwise I was pleasantly surprised that they were in such good condition, paint was barely even scratched! Fit to the tires and function was excellent in my experience. I would recommend them and probably get more for other vehicles.
These were working well for a snowy trip across the Oregon Cascades but I found the built-in tensioners started wearing out by the time I needed to cross back over the following week. Unfortunately, one of the tensioners snapped as I was putting chains on and I had a stressful time figuring out how to rig a solution that would get me over the pass without popping the chains. I will not buy these chains again because I would rather have a set without the built-in tensioners (since they are difficult to overcome if they break). I am going to buy a different replacement set that allows me to provide tension simply by running bungee cords from one side of the wheel to the other. That seems like a much better option that trying to jerryrig a built-in tensioner that has now proven that it fails. I'm just glad we got home safe.
Great service. Great product.
Timely delivery. Great customer service.
Appears exactly the same as much more expensive tire chains. Has a durable carry case which will make it easy to store in the trunk during winter time. I have used similar tires chains on my other vehicles and you could climb a snowy mountain in these things. I work at the hospital and there is no such thing as snow days. Tire chains let me sleep at home instead of the hotel across the street from the hospital.
Ryan
1/29/2023
They work great. Zero worry about getting to work in the snow.
I placed an order but I didn't notice that I was off one digit on the delivery address(mother in law's house). The order shipped the same day! The etrailer staff was great about trying to correct my mistake with UPS. The package arrived earlier than estimated and I couldn't be happier! The tire chains are what I expected and I hope to never need them!
Ken S.
1/29/2017
I almost needed to use them after an overnight storm. Still havent used them, but they went on easily during practice installations in my driveway!
After checking your website again, was disappointed to find you have lowered the price (about $3) in the last few days from the price I paid. Delivered as scheduled. Have tried them on - When looping thru red rings to tighten, essentially no room to stretch across wheel, so barely hook second link after second ring. skipping second ring makes no difference. 10 minutes to install first one. Second one only took 5-6 minutes. Both times are plus vehicle movement to tighten as instructed. Have bought them as 'insurance' for ski trip to Colorado and hope they stay in carrying case! Not sure why your website says they don't fit 2017 Subaru Outback, as mine has 225/65R17 tires and website shows it fits that tire size. Title sheet on case does not include that tire size. I had found another website where a Subaru expert recommended this TC1555 as one of the few chain fitting my car due to the very limited space between car and tire. Have added pliers, gloves, zip ties, knee pad and plastic bags (so I don't get wet kneeling in snow) to carrying case.
Laura E.
12/19/2017
Mark, I have forwarded your pricing concerns to our Price Pledge department for review. On pages 8-12 of the online owners manual for the 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon, the manual indicates that tire chains are not recommended due to limited clearance within the wheel wells. Also, the manual further states that if traction devices are used, they must be the S-Class type, which are low-profile in design and more compatible with passenger vehicles that have limited wheel well clearance. Subaru says chains can be used on the front tires only. If you are looking just to meet a legal requirement and you do not expect to use the chains much, if at all then the Titan # TC1555 will work for you based upon your tire size.
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Mark S.
12/19/2018
Although I have been in the snow, didnt have to use them. Car was totalled in a hail storm and new car has slightly larger tires. Have not tested to see if they will fit.
Chains go on just like the video shows . It took me 15 minutes the first time in the snow at 4:45 in the afternoon as it was getting dark.
I left them on for 4 days while hunting and went places with the front wheel drive minivan that my 4 wheel drive Dodge wouldn't have made it up or down without chains.
I put 30 miles on these chains on snow/ice and 5 miles on bare sanded/cindered pavement and there are no visible signs of wearing of the metal except for some light surface rust after taking them off and drying. It cannot hurt to rinse them in water, dry them and spray them with a light oil like WD-40 and then ziplock bag them before putting them in their carry case.
My van is a 2017 and I was looking at snow tires. 2 tires with wheels and sensors was in excess of $500 online .
$75 for a set of chains to use instead of snow tires a couple times a year is A OK with me.
Tentman
12/25/2018
Still work great! Got 100 miles on them of which 15-20 is on pavement at 20mph and the rest on snowy iced unpaved but plowed roads and unplowed frozen rutted Seasonal Limited Use road . Traction is phenomenal. NO noticeable wear. I may buy a 2-wheel drive dually pickup with electric locker and just get chains for it.
I ordered these on Monday and they arrived Wednesday. The chains have individual pouches inside the storage case so they were not tangled at all. They laid out quickly. My car is a caprice wagon with partial skirts, so I was concerned about installation. It definitely was harder than what is shown in the vids, but really not bad considering. Looks like I'll have enough clearance that they will not hit the skirts. I should now be ready for the mountain passes on my upcoming trip.
I have to say, I’m blown away with these Titan Snow Chains! Planned a trip to Colorado and Montana in a week and wanted to be prepared. Just so happen, we got 11” of snow here in Kansas City Missouri before I left and just had to try them out! Our road is a dirt road not maintained by the state or county so was a little worried I would not be able to get out. I put these on and it went through the snow, ice and slush like I had a 4x4!!! Perfect! (Note: before putting these on I tried to get out of just my driveway and it was a no go!!)
Oh, these were installed on my 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan non-AWD with brand new All Season tires.
The chains also fit perfectly and had little to no issues installing. First one took about 10 minutes, I have never put chains on before and second one took two minutes tops!
Would definitely recommend both etrailer and this product! 5 Stars!
He doesn’t seem to fit properly, although the description any information says it should fit my tire. It seems like I might have to get another tension strap to make sure that it stays secure on the tire. I didn’t see if there was a phone number. I could call from the company to make sure that it is installedproperly.
Mike L.
9/30/2025
What size tires do you have? This particular chain set is designed to fit the following tire sizes: 215/75-16 225/55-18 225/60-18 225/65-17 225/70-16 225/75-15 235/55-18 235/60-17 235/65-15 235/65-16 235/65-17 235/70-15 235/710-460 245/40-20 245/50-16 255/50-16 255/55-16 255/70-15 265/35-20 275/35-19 275/50-15 275/60-15
The chains work very well, excellent traction. I would say just as well as a truck with 4 wheel drive at least in 6" of slushy snow. Do not drive on the highway or any road above 30mph. I ruined the first set doing that. I did buy them again, so I do like the product
I only use these occasionally (thank goodness) on my Toyota 2017 Sienna (AWD) - all four tires (two sets). I purchased these back in 2018, have used them periodically since, and recently, a couple of days ago. Incredibly easy to install even for these once-in-a-blue-moon events. Work great of course and don't require a lot of adjustments once installed.
i ordered these tire chains for my 2020 subaru outback, my tire size is 225/60R 18’s. when I bought them I didn’t know I was paying $160.00 for chains that are not worth that price. I’m very disappointed is the quality of these chains. They definitely are not heavy duty grade. The size of the chain is approximately 1/2 the diameter of heavy duty chain! Detention cord is also very cheap!
I have actually put a light truck tire (Falkin A/T 225 60r18) on my Subaru Outback rims so the tension chain is a little short for the fit. But it does work and the chains fit perfectly. I used them ice fishing in only about 8” of snow so far but it’s nice knowing that you have them there. Worked great!
Jessica was very helpful selecting which chains to purchase. They fit well, the price was very competitive and arrived quickly. I had to deliver some material to a mountain location and needed to go down a couple of steep inclines. I put chains on all four tires of my truck and one axle on the trailer. I didn't have any slipping or sliding on an icy snow-packed road.
Brett
12/21/2023
Ive these chains multiple times. They are easy to install, work very well and perform as expected. I would definitely recommend them for similar applications.
I live in Buffalo NU. We get some snow! My company work van absstinks in the snow even with extra weight and snow tires. I got stuck in a very long driveway and had to break out the chains. Tons of snow & wind blowing. Still was not much difficulty popping then on. Got out of my situation with ease!! Highly recommend these!
Victoria H.
1/9/2025
Woah, that sounds like quite the blizzard Keith! We got a taste of that recently here in Missouri. I'm so glad these chains came in handy for you, and that they were easy to install in the thick of it. I sure wish I had some tire chains earlier this week!
Keith
1/28/2026
Great, no problems. Still recommend!!
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Bob G.
12/26/2017
Very good product. Easy to use. this company is reliable and I recommend them.