What Does Class S Mean For Snow Tire Chains  

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…

Class S is the Society of Automotive Engineers' definition of the least amount of space that should be provided around the drive tires of any vehicle to accommodate the use of a winter traction device. A Class S tire chain meets this standard…

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…

I am far from an expert on snowmobiles but one would have to think such a large truck with the correct tires and chains would be able to make it through up to 2' of snow assuming you have clearance on the vehicle. In regards to the type of tire…

Twist link chains offer excellent traction in deep snow and some are even rated for mud. They provide decent traction on ice, and since they have rounded edges ride quality isn't too bad. V-Bar chains are similar but have better grip on ice. For…

The best snow tire chains for your 2023 Toyota RAV4 with 235/55-19 tires are the Konig self-tensioning snow tire chains, with the correct part number for your car being the following: - Konig Tire Chains #TH01594250 There a few reasons the…

Yes, it will fit your Rivian's factory roof rails. You will want to spread them out between 24" - 38". The Yakima GrandTour Lo Rooftop Cargo Box item #Y46FR has a inside height of 8", it is 85" long from lid support to lid…

I have a great solution for your tire chains. Unfortunately, if you have 275/50-22 tires on your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, your owner's manual recommends not installing tire chains on this particular size. Manufacturers often do this because they…

You can use one tire chain on each side of your dual rear wheel van, however, I would recommend using chains on all 4 rear wheels, especially if you will be driving in areas with extreme weather. Using chains on all 4 wheels will provide more…

When using a single set of tire chains on a vehicle that is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive you want to install the chains on the primary drive axle. Typically this will be listed in the owner's manual. But for a 4WD drive vehicle the axle to…

I'll start off with what I recommend, but there's a lot of good information below as to why these are going to be the best chains for you. I really prefer the #TC2828CAM because of the V-bar ice breakers, but because asphalt will become more…

Class S chains are designed for vehicles with more restricted clearances in the wheel wells. Class U chains are for vehicles with more wheel well clearances. If your owners manual calls for Class S you would not have the clearance for a Class U…