Tire Chain Recommendation for 2025 Lexus ES 300h 235/45R18

Updated 10/16/2024 | Published 10/14/2024

Question:

We have a 2025 Lexus ES 300h. We are occasionally in the snow as a result of a change in the weather. The manual suggests only snow tires which seems impractical on a trip. You have suggested the Konig product for 235/45 R 18 tires. What is then down side? and what is the shipping time to CA ?

asked by: Tom L

Expert Reply:

Hey Tom, the best option you are going to have for tire chains for your 2025 Lexus ES 300h is the Konig chains part # TH02230K34 which are the K-Summit style that are the absolute best for vehicles with tight tire chain restrictions. These do not drape over the inner sidewall of the tire at all so they don't cause any interference.

For a vehicle like yours where it is recommended that you don't use chains you'd want to show these to a Lexus dealer and see if they'll give you the green light. Typically they will.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Tom L.

10/16/2024

I am curious about your reply when your website recommends the CG-9 102. Your thoughts, please. Tom

Jameson C.

10/16/2024

@TomL Our tire chain fitguide only offers tire chains that we know fit the tire size that was entered into our fitguide. It does not endorse the use of the chains on the vehicle as that is on the manufacturer of the vehicle to determine. So yes that tire chain does fit the tire size but it in my opinion is not your best choice.