Best Low Clearance Tire Chain for Tire Size 275/60R20

Published 11/09/2021

Question:

Hi there, I have a GMC Yukon XL 2021. Its a Denali and it comes with 275/50r22. I couldnt find winter tires for this dimension so I fitted my Yukon with 275/60r20. Now that my first brain teaser is over, trying to solve an another one - the chains on the rear axle. I have approx. 1.5 clearance on the rear axle between the tire and the upper control arm which is the narrowest point. Wheel well narrowest point is 3 at the bottom of the car. I am confused: when I look at class S rated chains resp. cables, I can see the buckle behind the wheel quite large and seems it would bang on the upper control arm of the vehicle rear. When I look at non-S rated chains, feels like they are more narrower behind the wheel. Tried to find e.g. premium snap on chains Konig in the K79 size but your offer stops at K77 so I am completely stuck. Anything you can recommend please? I live in WA travelling with family in winter time in the cascades higher-up and Canada Whistler, even if I have winter/snow tires I need snow chains. Thanks much,

asked by: Phil

Expert Reply:

We do have the K79 size of the Konig K-Summit tire chains part # KON24FR that you are looking for that fits your tire size of 275/60R20 of your 2021 GMC Yukon XL. What's great about these chains is that unlike other options it does not drape over the inside of the tire so no inner wheel well clearance is required. As far as low clearance tire chains go these are by far the best.

expert reply by: Jameson C