What Does S-Class Mean in Reference to Vehicle Tire Chains

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In reference to glacier v bar tire chains. What is meant by class s?

asked by: Mickey

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You ask a very good question.

Tire chains that are rated as S-Class compatible are suitable for use on passenger vehicles that have limited clearance in the wheel wells. Unlike a vehicle like a pickup truck that generally has a good bit of room inside the wheel wells, many passenger cars have little extra space around the tires. For these vehicles low-profile S-Class chains are often required by the auto maker. We always suggest reviewing your vehicle owner's manual for any guidance regarding chain use; if your manual says you need to use S-Class chains then you can select this type using the filters on the linked page.

The linked articles will give you good background on tire chains and the types available for your 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.

For your 2008 Tahoe two stock tire sizes are offered, 265/70-17 and 275/55-20. To find suitable chains for these tires you can use the link provided and simply click on your tire size. You can look at the sidewall of your tires to find their size. For example, if you need S-Class chains for on-road use and have 265/70-17 size tires you could use Thule chains # TH01594267.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that…

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Answer 2

We do have snow chains that are a fit for your 35x12.5R20 tires. I recommend the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - 1 Pair #TC2335 if you require the Class S compatible chains often specified in your vehicle owners…

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Based on what the owners manual of your 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 says the only option we have for tire chains would be the Konig K-Summits part #KON24FR as they are only option that does not drape over the inside of the tire so your brake lines and…

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Yes, you are correct that your owner's manual for your 2021 GMC Yukon Denali says that you shouldn't use tire chains on your 275/50-22 tires. The reason why manufacturers have this listed is to wash their hands of any liability just in case…

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The snow tire chains I really like for your 2023 Ram 3500 with 275/70-18 tires are the Konig self-tensioning snow tire chains, with the correct part number being the following: - Konig Tire Chains #KON44FR There a few reasons the #KON44FR are great…

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Ideally you want to put snow chains on all 4 wheels of a vehicle. Especially a 4 x 4 since all 4 wheel will be turning. However, you can run one set of tire chains but you would need to run them on the main drive wheels of the vehicle. So for your…

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Answer 7

For your 2016 RAM 2500 with tires sized 275/70-18 you can use the Titan Chain # TC3229CAM with twisted links and ladder design. The Twist-Link Snow Tire Chains are better for snow purposes than ice. Square-Link Chains like part #TC3229S work better…

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You can absolutely use Class S snow tire chains on your 2022 Ram 2500; Class S chains are for vehicles with limited wheel well clearance while Class U chains are for vehicles with more wheel well clearance. For your '22 Ram 2500, the Class S…

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Yes, the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair #PW2028C are "low-profile" (Class S) chains. The manual states that "If the vehicle has LT265/70R17, LT275/65R18, 275/60R20, or 275/50R22 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can…

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Answer 10

For the Titan #TC3229S tire chain, not including the hooks that attach the cross chains to the to the chains that attach to the tire, there's 13 links, and the tire chain is right at 18 inches in width. If you'd care to look over a couple of…

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Answer 11

I recommend the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains #TC3829 as being the best tire chains for your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the LT275/70R18 tires. These chains are the best for ice as they have the V-Bar links that will give you superior traction…

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Answer 12

Good news, I can help you pick out the right on/off road tire chains for your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty. If most of your time is spent off road, I would recommend the TItan Square Link #TC3229SCAM These chains will be the best to help get you out of…

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