Snow Chains for IS350 18" Tires?
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Snow Chains for IS350 18" Tires?
Hi there, does anyone have any experience *ignoring* the part of the IS350 owners manual that says, "Chains won't fit 18" tires" and....just putting them on anyways?
I see some Internet and forum chatter to the effect that, though there are obvious clearance issues, a super low-profile chain like the Peerless Super Z6s should fit and work OK.
But I wanted to see if anyone had actually done this specifically on their IS350 with 18" tires and what happened before I give it a whirl myself and get stuck and/or destroy my wheels and/or drift off the highway.
Thanks for any info!
https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands/traction/traction-product-choices/super-z6-tire-chains/
I see some Internet and forum chatter to the effect that, though there are obvious clearance issues, a super low-profile chain like the Peerless Super Z6s should fit and work OK.
But I wanted to see if anyone had actually done this specifically on their IS350 with 18" tires and what happened before I give it a whirl myself and get stuck and/or destroy my wheels and/or drift off the highway.
Thanks for any info!
https://www.peerlesschain.com/brands/traction/traction-product-choices/super-z6-tire-chains/
For what it's worth, I tried chains on my sc400 while living in Vail. I can't say it was worth the trouble. They were a nightmare to put on/take off due to clearance. Truth was, If conditions were too bad for my studded snow tires, then I was bottoming out anyway (snow up to the bumper). Just an opinion, but having a winter set of tires with inexpensive 15 or 16" wheels is a better solution then potentially screwing up your beautiful car and 18" wheels.
I’m wondering this as well since I’m planning a trip up north and want to be prepared. Anyone have an info? Maybe for the people who live in states where it snows can chime in
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For what it's worth, I tried chains on my sc400 while living in Vail. I can't say it was worth the trouble. They were a nightmare to put on/take off due to clearance. Truth was, If conditions were too bad for my studded snow tires, then I was bottoming out anyway (snow up to the bumper). Just an opinion, but having a winter set of tires with inexpensive 15 or 16" wheels is a better solution then potentially screwing up your beautiful car and 18" wheels.
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