Kevin Su Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have 245/50-R20 tires on my Ford Edge Titanium FWD. The user manual seems to suggest NOT to use snow chains or any external traction control devices on anything other than 235/60-R18 tires. Does anyone know the reason why? I need a good story to tell my wife why I can't take our new SUV out for a snow day with the kid on the mountains. If the information on the user manual is misleading, has anyone installed snow chains on their 2015 Ford Edge with 20" wheels - Both 2WD and 4WD models? Which one do you have and what's your impression / recommendation? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 It's due to clearance issues. Trust the manual on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfedge Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Search the net for low-profile chains. There are plenty of options from $70 on up. The Thule k-summit looks good, though expensive. It's less than a new set of tires/wheels though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Su Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks for the responses. I'll order a set of SZ435 Super Z-6 and see if that'll low profile enough for the 20" tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Su Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Been researching more about using the chains and now am having concerns about possible damage to the aluminum wheels. If anyone has any real experience with low profile snow chains / cables. Please post and share your experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Here's a good article on sizing based on clearance. http://www.etrailer.com/faq-snow-tire-chain-comparison.aspx#Clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If your looking for just emergency chains to carry should you get stuck, and can be used on aluminum wheels, look at these: http://www.amazon.com/Zip-Grip-Go-Cleated-Traction/dp/B009M6TXLU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inuyashark Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did it on 245/60/18. Hard to find the right size of chain though. You must make it really tight. Other wise will scratch the bottom of coil holder(not sure what its name) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cds71 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did it on 245/60/18. Hard to find the right size of chain though. You must make it really tight. Other wise will scratch the bottom of coil holder(not sure what its name) Those tire chains look nasty.....LOL mad max meets ford edge sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atom Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Search the net for low-profile chains. There are plenty of options from $70 on up. The Thule k-summit looks good, though expensive. It's less than a new set of tires/wheels though. A couple months ago, I went to a Thule dealer and he said that they don't have a k-summit that will fit my 245/55/19. They even emailed Thule company rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhatten Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I'm lookimg at these. They're non metalic so they shouldn't damage fenders or suspension parts.http://www.autosock.com/en/news-medias/editorials/225-meet-autosock-the-easier-alternative-to-winter-tire-chains.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturepro Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 A couple months ago, I went to a Thule dealer and he said that they don't have a k-summit that will fit my 245/55/19. They even emailed Thule company rep. http://www.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/thule-xb-16-tire-chains They have 245/50/20 for the stock Edge sport and I was just thinking of a trip to Mammoth Mtn in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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