Can Tire Chains be Used with a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime With 235/55/R19 Tires

Updated 01/28/2025 | Published 01/26/2025

Question:

I have a Rav4 PHEV XSE with the 19 wheels. Are all Class S chains compatible with my car?

asked by: Youngwoo J

Expert Reply:

Hey Youngwoo, I checked the owner's manual and it looks like the 235 55 R19 tires your 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime has is not meant to be used with tire chains.

Tire chains like the Konig Tire Chains # TH01594250 may physically fit the tire, but Toyota urges against using tire chains with this size tire because there is not enough clearance in the wheel well, so snow tires are recommended to be used instead.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Youngwoo J.

1/27/2025

I went out and measured, and it looks like there's about 34 mm between the tire and the strut, and 67 mm between the tire and the fender. I also measured the clearance between the tire and the fender at the most extreme tire angle, and it was about 25 mm. Those measurements appear to be well-within the specs for Class S, as provided on the product page. Do you still recommend against Class S chains, per Toyota's admonition?

Bryce D.

1/28/2025

@YoungwooJ I mean if you have the clearance needed to use those chains and not be at risk for damaging the wheel well then I'd say you can go for it.