bing tracking image
Customer Service My Orders
  1. Home
  2. Help Videos And Articles
  3. Tire Chains Help Hub
  4. Tire Chains Q&As
  5. Question 195538
Q & A Icon

Tire Chains for a 2012 BMW X3 with 245/50-18 Tires  

Updated 12/06/2016 | Published 12/05/2016



Question:

They are for a BMW X3 year 2012 with tyre size 245/50/R18 run flat tyres and do you know if I use them on the front or rear? I shouldnt need to cover great distances, its mainly to get out of a parking lot and onto the highway if there is sudden snowfall.

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

You will use tire chains on the rear tires only of your 2012 BMW X3 (consult the owner's manual to confirm). Even though the manual does not specify that you have to use Class S chains I still recommend using them because they require minimal clearance.

The Class S chains we have for your 245/50-18 tires are the Thule Low-Pro chains # TH04115245 and the Pewag Snox, # PWSXV580. Between these 2 I recommend the Thule chains because nothing installs faster or easier.

If you don't want to use Class S chains then the Thule XB16 chains # TH01571245 will fit your tire size.

expert reply by:
1
Michael H

Product Page this Question was Asked From


Q & A Icon

Continue Researching

See More Q&A Expert Answers >>