Recommended Traction Device for a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon with 225/65-17 Tires

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Can you list chains that can used on a 2018 subaru outback with 225/65/R17 tires and list advantages and disadvantages of each?

asked by: Roger

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According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon, tire chains cannot be used on this vehicle due to limited clearance between the tires and vehicle body. However, I do still have options for you.

For your 225/65-17 tires, I recommend taking a look at a set of tire cables such as the Titan Chain Cable Snow Tire Chains part # TC1042 for ladder style or part # TC343DC for v-style. Generally speaking, ladder bar style tire cables will be a bit more cost effective in comparison to v-style tire cables but v-style style tire cables will provide better traction and ride quality.

The v-style tire cables come with rubber adjusters to ensure a snug and secure fit but if you choose to go with the ladder bar style tire cables then you will also want to add the adjusters using part # TCMA2. I have attached a review video on both sets of tire cables for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The only spring roller cable chains that we offer for your 225/60-17 size tires are the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains #PW1038. These chains are Class S compatible, meaning they will require minimal clearance, 15 mm, between the tire sidewall and…

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Answer 2

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13390 is a fit for a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. If you're looking for replacement hardware we do offer this as the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches part #RHK. This comes with everything the hitch…

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Answer 7

According 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…

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Answer 8

Yes, they will. The CG-9 Konig Tire Chains item #TH00023100 do work on 225/50 R-17 tires and actually do a better job of protecting your rims and require less clearance then the Konig CB-12 item #TH01221100. These will work great on your 2011 Ford…

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Answer 9

Hi Jonny; those are cable chains, and I'm willing to bet pretty much any cable chains for your tires will have enough clearance. Are you actually planning on using these or are you making sure you're covered under your state laws? The Titan…

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The correct ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks for a 2020 Subaru Forester with 225/55-18 tires is part #TCH70. The owner's manual as you stated recommends against using tire chains but does suggest alternative options which is where the snow socks come into…

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One big difference between the XB16 chains like part #TH01571245 and XG12 chains like the #TH01594245 is the link size which is hinted at in the title of the chains. The XB16 requires 16 mm of clearance and the XG12 only requires 12 mm. They are…

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Answer 12

Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that…

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