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The 15 Best Snow Chains For Each Tire Size – Guidebook

Winter can often be a real ordeal for many drivers, as the roads can be extremely slippery or slippery. Therefore, standard winter tires are sometimes not enough, for example, to get to work safely and without accidents. Snow chains can provide more extensive safety so that you can survive daily car trips unscathed. Among other things, snow chains are available for many different vehicles.

To help you choose the right snow chains, we have created a checklist for you. In it you will find all the important information about snow chains. In our product recommendations, you can compare many different snow chains

with each other in the next step.

Checklist For Snow Chains

Function And Use
  • Snow chains provide additional safety in heavy snowfall but are not generally required. However, if an area is designated as requiring snow chains, failure to comply can result in fines of up to EUR 100, depending on the country. In addition, a maximum speed limit of 50km/h applies when driving with snow chains on.
Vehicle Type
  • Snow chains are available for many different types of vehicles. You have the choice between snow chains for cars, SUVs. Trucks, tractors, and even motor homes. For front-wheel drive vehicles, the mesh-type snow chains are stretched over the front tires, and for rear-wheel-drive vehicles, they are stretched over the rear tires. For vehicles with all-wheel drive, you should pay attention to the respective specifications of the vehicle manufacturer.
Tread Size
  • The tread size indicates the strength of the chain. The larger the tread, the thicker the chains. This means that for vehicles with a narrow wheel housing you should use a rather fine chain, for larger wheel housings you can also use thicker chains.
  • There are chains with less than 4 mm mesh size, which you can use even with very narrow wheel housings. Snow chains with 9 mm are suitable for narrow wheel housings and for large wheel housings you can also use 12 mm thick chains.
Rim Size
  • Snow chains must always fit the tire and rim size. The size is given in inches. Before buying, make sure that the indicated size matches the size of your tires . Snow chains are offered with a range of 13″ – 15″, but also from 12″ – 20″. Almost all snow chains are suitable for the most common sizes of 16 ” and 17 “.
Ö-Norm and TÜV Tested
  • The Ö-Norm is a standard initiated by the Austrian Standards Institute, which is mandatory in Austria and has also been adopted by the EU, for example. You should therefore make sure that the snow chain you choose is marked accordingly with the number VS117. An additional TÜV seal indicates that the snow chain meets appropriate standards for optimum safety.
Rim Protection
  • Since the snow chains can easily slip, you should pay attention to a special rim protection to avoid scratches and other damage to the rims.

We have compiled the best and most interesting snow chains for each tire size.

Tire size 175/65 R14

Tip: Find out about the best winter tires by tire sizehere.

Tire Size 195/65 R15

pewag, Snow Chains, 58574, Brenta 9, XMB 69
  • This model fits the following tyre sizes:
    175/80-15; 185/80-14; 195/60-16; 195/65-15
    205/60-15; 215/45-17; 225/40-17; 225/50-15
  • Easy stationary mounting
  • Ö-Norm (Austrian Standards Institute norm) tested
  • Slender tread net
  • Can be reversed - double service life - Minimal vibration
Goodyear GODKN070 Metal Snow Chains. 9mm, Set of 2. Size T70, Talla 70
  • 2 units; size T; 70 metal snow chains; 9 mm chains; thick automatic tensioner patented product; quick and easy to install; use only on roads with snow; with assembly instructions; maximum speed 40 Km/h
  • 13": 185/80R13, 195/70R13
  • 14": 175/75R14, 175/80R14, 185/70R14, 195/65R14, 205/60R14
  • 15": 165/80R15, 175/70R15, 185/65R15, 195/60R15, 205/50R15, 205/55R15
  • 16": 195/50R16, 205/45R16 17": 205/40R17 OTRAS: 185/65-390, 200/55-390, 200/60-365

Tire size 225/45 R17

pewag, Snow Chains, 58575, Brenta 9, XMB 73
  • This model fits the following tyre sizes:
    195/65-16; 195/70-15; 195/80-14; 205/50-17
    205/55-16; 205/60-16; 205/65-15; 215/45-18
    215/50-16; 215/60-15; 225/40-18; 225/45-17
    225/50-16; 225/55-15
  • Easy stationary mounting
  • Ö-Norm (Austrian Standards Institute norm) tested
  • Slender tread net
  • Can be reversed - double service life - Minimal vibration
Goodyear GODKN120 Metal Snow Chains. 9mm, Set of 2. Size T120, Talla 120
  • 2 units; size T; 120 metal snow chains; 9 mm chains; thick automatic tensioner patented product; quick and easy to install; use only on roads with snow; with assembly instructions; maximum speed 40 Km/h
  • 15": 225/70R15
  • 16": 235/60R16
  • 17": 225/55R17, 245/45R17
  • 18": 235/50R18, 245/40R18, 245/45R18

Tire size 215/55 R16

pewag, Snow Chains, 58575, Brenta 9, XMB 73
  • This model fits the following tyre sizes:
    195/65-16; 195/70-15; 195/80-14; 205/50-17
    205/55-16; 205/60-16; 205/65-15; 215/45-18
    215/50-16; 215/60-15; 225/40-18; 225/45-17
    225/50-16; 225/55-15
  • Easy stationary mounting
  • Ö-Norm (Austrian Standards Institute norm) tested
  • Slender tread net
  • Can be reversed - double service life - Minimal vibration
Goodyear GODKN100 Metal Snow Chains. 9mm, Set of 2. Size T100, Talla 100
  • 2 units; size T; 100 metal snow chains; 9 mm chains; thick automatic tensioner patented product; quick and easy to install; use only on roads with snow; with assembly instructions; maximum speed 40 Km/h
  • 14": 215/70R14
  • 15": 195/80R15, 215/70R15, 225/60R15, 235/60R15
  • 16": 205/65R16, 215/55R16
  • 17": 205/55R17 OTRAS: 240/55-390, FR78R15

Tire size 205/50 R17

pewag, Snow Chains, 58575, Brenta 9, XMB 73
  • This model fits the following tyre sizes:
    195/65-16; 195/70-15; 195/80-14; 205/50-17
    205/55-16; 205/60-16; 205/65-15; 215/45-18
    215/50-16; 215/60-15; 225/40-18; 225/45-17
    225/50-16; 225/55-15
  • Easy stationary mounting
  • Ö-Norm (Austrian Standards Institute norm) tested
  • Slender tread net
  • Can be reversed - double service life - Minimal vibration

Tip: Learn more about the most important car accessories for winter inthis article.

The Best Sellers Of Snow Chains For Each Tire Size

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular snow chains for each tire size for you.

Current Offers Of Snow Chains For Each Tire Size

Find the best current deals on snow chains for each tire size in this list.

FAQ For Snow Chains

What are snow chains?

Snow chains are attached to the tires of a car in case of extremely slippery or slippery roads in winter. They form a net and are intended, among other things, to prevent the wheels from slipping or spinning.

What is the speed limit for a motor vehicle with snow chains?

The maximum speed allowed with snow chains is 50 km/h.

Which snow chains to buy?

Which snow chains to buy depends on the size of your tires. Goodyear, for example, offers snow chains for different tire sizes and narrow hubcaps. Our product recommendations list the best models from this manufacturer, as well as good alternatives.

Are snow chains mandatory?

Snow chains are only mandatory in certain areas, there is no universal regulation. In snowy Austria, snow chains are mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 tons in the period from November to mid-April. If there is no snow, the chains must still be carried in the vehicle. If you disregard this regulation, you may be fined up to 100 euros.

What do snow chains cost?

Snow chains can usually cost up to 50 euros or more

Which snow chain is suitable for which tire?

Snow chains are available for a wide variety of vehicles. Among other things, you can attach them to cars, SUVs, a tractor or even a caravan. If your vehicle has front-wheel drive, the snow chains are stretched over the front tires. If it has rear-wheel drive, on the other hand, the tires are attached to the rear wheels.

How big should the snow chain net be?

The size of the track should be between 4 and 12 mm. Here you should pay attention to how narrow or large your wheel well is. For example, depending on the size, the chains are either fine or very thick

How can snow chains be adapted to the rim size?

Before buying, you should always check whether the tires and the size of the snow chains fit together. As a rule, you will find snow chains in the sizes 13″ – 15″ or 12″ – 20″.

How can safety be guaranteed?

You should only choose high-quality snow chains, which are TÜV-tested. Also look for the corresponding markings, which give you information about whether the snow chain complies with the current standard.

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Charlotte is passionate about writing for the Elternkompass. In her free time, her son Emil likes to keep her on her toes and together they spend a lot of time outdoors, walking around their home city of Leipzig. In her product recommendations, Charlotte shares her experiences with you.