Tire Chains for 2019 Chevy Traverse with 255/55R20 Tires  

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The owner's manual for the 2019 Chevy Traverse does say on page 344 that tire chains should not be installed on any tire size other than size P255/65R18. This restriction is due to limited wheel well clearance when the vehicle is fitted with larger tires. It also states to use traction devices only on the front tires.

Some regions have tire chains laws that legally require you use them (or at least to have them in the vehicle) under certain weather conditions and/or in certain specific driving areas. Since the car maker cannot force you to break the law the use of certain chains is permissible, such as the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K77 which do fit your tire size P255/55R20.

These chains are special in that they do not require any clearance on their inward facing side. These clamp onto the wheels and cover only the tread surface, without wrapping around the back side of the tires where they could risk damage to components like brake lines. This clamp-on design gives them a zero clearance requirement and helps protect your rims from scratches since no part of the chain will contact the rim.

Please check out the linked photo that shows this chain installed; you can see that the rims make no direct contact with the chains. The included video will also help you see how these chains install.

Always drive slowly with chains installed, not more than 30-mph; also always remove the chains as soon as you reach clear pavement.

expert reply by: Adam R

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