Tire Chain Recommendation for Tire Size 225/45-17

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Need snow chains for this precious car ! Can you help ?

asked by: Vern C

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I have a great solution for your tire size of 225/45-17 on your vehicle. I recommend the Konig Easy Fit Chains part # TH04115095 because these chains install literally in a matter of seconds, provide great traction, do not require much wheel well clearance, and will last you a very long time.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In general yes as the cable set you referenced part #PW1034 does fit both sizes you mentioned of 225/45R17 and the 215/45R17 but not all sets would overlap.

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Answer 2

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Hey CD, you’re on the right track being concerned with heat and highway speeds in mind. With your current 5.70-8 tires, the main limitation won't be weight with your camper is only around 1,100 lbs, it’s heat and speed rating. Smaller trailer…

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I assume it is talking about cables such as #PW1034. But they are laboring under the assumption that all tire chains have to fit around the back side of the tires. While some chains do not have parts that fit around the back side of the tire none of…

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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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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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Answer 7

Typically snow chains would go on the drive wheels of the vehicle. If your vehicle were front wheel drive then they would go on the front vice versa for rear wheel drive. Since you have all wheel drive the best option is to use chains an all four…

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Answer 8

I took a look at the owner's manual of your 2001 Toyota Tacoma and it states: "Install the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire chains on the front tires." The tire chains I recommend are steel with a ladder…

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The Replacement Side Chain Lever Fastener for Titan Chain Heavy Truck Tire Chains #TC312FB is used to take away slack in your tire chains and has a pretty unique operation. The first thing you would do is pick a location to incorporate the fastener…

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Answer 10

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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Tire Chain Recommendation for Tire Size 225/45-17

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