Snow Tire Chains for 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 With Size 235/45-19 Tires

Updated 11/16/2020 | Published 11/13/2020

Question:

Can chains be used on a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLA250 4matic with 19 wheels? The Owners manual doesnt address the use of chains.

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

I was able to locate an online owner's manual for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and it mentioned on page 302 that the vehicle can use snow tire chains, so long as they are on the front wheels only.

Since you mentioned you have 19 inch wheels, your tire size should be 235/45-19 (though I recommend verifying that). For that tire size, the snow tire chains I strongly recommend for your Mercedes are the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH01594240.

The reason these are the best chains is because the links are made from manganese nickel alloy steel to ensure they are not only highly durable but also resistant to any type of corrosion, which means they are built to last. They are also Class-S compatible which means they will work even with a small amount of space.

The Konig chains are also really convenient to put on. After you put them around your tires and loop the cables together you only need to drive off and they'll tighten by themselves, which is a much easier and more secure fit than chains that have to be manually tightened.

expert reply by: Kyle S