Snow Chain Alternatives for a 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 265/60R22 Tires

Published 11/05/2026

Question:

Ive got a 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 265/60R22 tires, and were planning a winter trip through the mountains in Colorado. One of the passes were taking can require snow chains when the weather gets bad, but my owners manual says not to use them with my tire size. I dont want to damage anything on my truck, but I also dont want to get halfway there and find out I cant get through the pass. Is there another type of traction device I can use instead of regular chains that would satisfy the chain requirements?

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

Hey Brian! I completely understand wanting to be prepared for those mountain passes, especially when your Chevy's owner's manual says not to use traditional snow chains. One option worth looking into is a set of Quality Chain EasySox # QC55FR, which use a durable woven fabric instead of metal links to give you extra traction on snowy or icy pavement. They're also quieter and smoother than regular chains, which is nice when you're just trying to get through a snowy stretch.

Now, since you're heading through Colorado, there's one thing I'd definitely check before leaving. Tire socks are accepted as an alternative traction device under certain Colorado chain requirements, but you'll want to make sure they're approved for the specific restrictions you might encounter on your route. These are designed for short stretches of snowy or icy pavement, with a maximum speed of 20 mph, so you'll want to remove them once you're back on clear roads.

Are you planning to take I-70 through the mountains, or are you heading over a different pass?

expert reply by: Heather A