Recommended Tire Chains for 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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The manual says snow chains cant be used due to clearance issues, but spring chains can. I dont really know the differencedo you carry spring chains, and what kind do you recommend? For reference, I live in the Nevada desert but will be occasionally driving into the mountains of Colorado or Utah for some winter skiing, and want to make sure Im prepared. I have BFG ADVANTAGE SPORT AS 225/55R17 97V BSW ALL SEASONinch tires I think the brand is Goodyear.

asked by: Carrie

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Tire chains do come in several varieties and some need more space within the wheel wells than others in order to operate safely. There are actual chains like # TC1138 and also the "spring chain" or cable type such as # PW1038 which require far less space. Both of these chain products fit the 225/55R17 tires on your Crosstrek and you can see these and others for your tire size on the linked page.

The auto maker always gets the final word on use of any type of tire traction device to be installed on their vehicle and as you noted Subaru states in the owner's manual (page 8-11) that only low-profile Class S type traction devices should be used and then only on the two FRONT tires.

Cable chain set # PW1038 is a Class S product that will work on your tires and car and not violate the directive in the owner's manual. These low-cost light-duty chains will let you meet a posted legal requirement to have chains with you "just in case". These will need rubber tensioners # PW105.

However, instead I recommend another set of Class S chains from Konig, item # TH00023103, because while these also meet the clearance requirement they will actually perform far better than any spring chain or cable chain product. They will also be easier to install.

If your budget allows there is another Class S option from Konig that will be much easier to install, their EasyFit chain set # TH04115103 shown in the linked video. These chains offer automatic tension control (no other parts needed) and a quick release to make using them a lot easier than most other chain products. I strongly recommend either of these Konig options over the cable chains.

With any tire chain product always keep driving speed to 30-mph and remove the chains as soon as you reach clear pavement.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The stock tire on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is 225/55-17 and for this size we do offer a range of low-profile S-Class chains that are designed specifically for passenger cars that may have limited clearance in the wheel wells. I reviewed an…

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Answer 2

The Thule Self-Tensioning Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains #TH00023103 are fitted by tire size. The factory tire size on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek was 225/55-17. If this is the size tires on your vehicle, then #TH000023103 will fit your tires. Though…

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Answer 3

According to the owner's manual for your 2017 Subaru Forester, "tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body." However, we certainly understand certain states and…

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Answer 4

The Glacier Cables part #PW1038 are a confirmed fit for the tire size P225/60R17 that you referernced. We typically recommend chains on both axles if the owners manual says that is okay. Aside from that if one set is to be used on an all wheel drive…

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Answer 5

The stock tire size of your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon would be P215/70R16 which for a one-time use, mainly to get through California check points, we recommend using tire cables like the Glacier part #PW1038 which is a confirmed fit for your tire…

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Answer 6

I checked the owners manual of the 2016/2017 Subaru Crosstrek and they state to run Class S compatible traction devices only on the front axle. For your tire size of 225/55-17 the best solution for that is the Konig K-Summit chains part #TH02230K44…

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Answer 7

From my research your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek has 225/55-17 size tires from the factory. If you have a different tire size let me know. I also checked out your owner's manual and it recommends not using tire chains unless you're required to.…

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Answer 8

When it comes to using tire chains, the auto maker gets to have the final word. On page 8-11 of the online owner's manual Subaru indicates that standard tire chains cannot be used due to limited clearance between the tires and the vehicle body,…

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Answer 9

According to the owner's manual for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek you cannot use tire chains on the vehicle. The problem with is that chains are required by law in some areas. This is the Tire Chain Paradox or Reno's Law. The bottom line…

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Answer 10

The Glacier tire cables part #PW1038 that you referenced have been confirmed as a fit for the 225/55-17 tire size you have on your 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. If you were in inclement weather or were stopped by the highway patrol these would fit and work…

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Answer 11

Auto makers get the final word when it comes to using tire chains on their vehicles. The best place to start your review is your Crosstrek owner's manual. I reviewed an online version and in section 8-11 the manual states that tire chains cannot…

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Answer 12

The Thule K-Summit Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains, Size K44 #TH02230K44 are confirmed to fit the 225/55-17 size tires on your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The owner's manual for your XV Crosstrek says tire chains should not be used, but…

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