Tire Chain Solution for 2015 Ford Taurus with Tire Size 245/45-20

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

Question:

Hello, I am taking a trip from New Jersey to Colorado this year. After looking into local laws Colorado requires winter tires or tire chains on certain highways. I was looking at the Konig self tensioning tire chains for my car, but I have a few questions I hope you guys can help me with. I drive a 2015 Ford Taurus SHO with 245/45R20 tires on it. I know the Konig tire chains are for low profile tires and on your website they say they will fir my vehicle, but when I look in my owners manual it says Do Not use tire chains on my size tires. I was just wondering if you think I will be okay to use them anyways in case of emergency? I have roughly 2 to 2 1/2 inches of clearance on all my tires from the tire to the wheel well. Do you think that will be enough clearance incase i need them in an emergency? Or should I look into a set of snow tires? I want to be able to drive safely in Colorado snowy conditions. Thank you so much!

asked by: Randy

Expert Reply:

The Konig Tire Chains part # TH2004205117 are a fit for your 2015 Ford Taurus with the tire size 245/45R20 and most likely would work just fine based on the clearances you measures. These are Class S compatible which means they require minimal clearance. The best way to get the go-ahead from Ford will be to contact a Ford dealer in an area that has tire chain restrictions and ask what they suggest you do. Most of the time they'll give an exemption for chains like this.

expert reply by: Jameson C