CX-5 GT Snow Chains Question

[Kedis82ZE8]

MikeM: Saw a short period today on Snoqualmie they were requiring chains even on AWD. Looks to be a good year for all snow enthusiasts in the NorthWest US.

 

[MikeM.]

MikeM: Saw a short period today on Snoqualmie they were requiring chains even on AWD. Looks to be a good year for all snow enthusiasts in the NorthWest US.

Yes, I've seen that on Mt. Baker Hwy also. I've always driven right by the trooper and haven't had an issue yet. But then I always buy cars that are known to work well in snow/ice and equip them with good winter tires.Never had a problem, even with FWD, but I've certainly been seriously delayed by plenty of bozos with AWD and all-season radials.

 

[dblgoat]

People who drive in winter weather a lot generally avoid tire setups with low aspect ratio's like the GT's 225/45/19's. That said, you may be able to fit some descent cable chains without causing wheel damage if you find a set that is almost too small for your setup. It is difficult to take the slop out of chains that fit too big.

Mike--The GT actually has 225/55/19 tires so would that make it a little easier to put on chains without damaging the wheels??

 

[ryan4130]

Reporting back... I have a GT with the 19" wheels and bought SCC ZT729 cable chains. Mounted them on the front wheels while in garage and they do not appear to damage the wheels since the tires bulge outwards away from the wheel surface, however they do look close. I have not had the need to actually use them yet since the brand new all season oem tires have faired pretty well against the snow so far

 

[MikeM.]

Mike--The GT actually has 225/55/19 tires so would that make it a little easier to put on chains without damaging the wheels??

Yes, slightly but the OEM 17's are of course a bit better for chains than either 19" setup.

 

[MikeM.]

Reporting back... I have a GT with the 19" wheels and bought SCC ZT729 cable chains. Mounted them on the front wheels while in garage and they do not appear to damage the wheels since the tires bulge outwards away from the wheel surface, however they do look close. I have not had the need to actually use them yet since the brand new all season oem tires have faired pretty well against the snow so far

Good deal. Personally, I don't care if my wheels get a little cosmetic damage because I'm going to drive it until it's not worth much anyway! But if you don't want scratches, make sure you get your chains on nice and snug. You may need to pull over after you've driven a little distance to snug them up again.

 

[alexeit]

Apparently, they now state on their product page that ZT729 suits 225/55R19

http://www.peerlesschain.com/tire-chain-finder/traction/tirechains/725