Tire Chains

[givetoget]

On my 2013 Ford XLT, in the manual is states not to use chains on this vehicle but does not give a reason. (18" LT tires) Anybody know why.

Thanks

[Jeremy airjer W]

Why would you want to put chains on it?

[givetoget]

I carry them along just in case for deep snow, if its drifted bad on the lakes. Also elk hunting in Colorado. If it rains or a little wet snow it gets nasty on the dirt roads going up the mountain. I found that out the hard way. They will get through a good bit more.

[delcecchi]

Why would you want to put chains on it?

Some places require chains some of the time.

For example...

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/chcontrl.htm

[givetoget]

Yes deleechi you are correct there are times when they are required out west. It only happened to us once and it was slow going for awhile. But better than saying OH S**T as your sliding very near the edge.

[delcecchi]

I think, although this could be out of date, when they are required you are not allowed on the road in question without them.

I remember back in day folks in SF being upset at not being able to have chains on their Chevy Monzas.

[jentz]

I think, although this could be out of date, when they are required you are not allowed on the road in question without them.

I remember back in day folks in SF being upset at not being able to have chains on their Chevy Monzas.

No still a fact,when around the continental divide,Most passes require them under certain circumstances.No chaines no pass.The sierras not as much as the rockies

[outdoors247]

I'm guessing it's a clearance issue. I have a 2012 Siverado with 18" tires and there's not a lot of room in several spots.