Snow Chain/Cable Recommendation?

1st time Mazda owner of a 2022 CX-5 Turbo Signature. I have the stock OEM Toyo 225/55/R19 tires with 7/32 and 8/32 tread. Going to Tahoe and I want to be sure that I have chains on board, just in case. Any recommendations for chains/cables that people have used and haven't caused any issues with interfering with the suspension/abs/etc and cause minimal rim damage? Thanks in advance!
 
Assuming you are in California...go to your nearest Les Schwab Tire store, they will set up with a set of chains and if you don't use them by the end of the season they will buy them back.
 
Siggy,
If you have an AWD and all-season/snow tires... the chance of you needing to use chains is small.
Nowadays, if the road condition is bad enough that even AWD needs chains, they simply close the roads.My experiences. They want to be safe for everyone.

Please do carry them... If you have a FWD, of course, you definitely need the chain. I personally prefer cables with Y patterns. Not as bumpy a ride.
 
Thanks. I picked yup some auto trek chains just in case. I know chances are slim I will ever need them. I wouldn’t be stupid enough yo go when a major storm is coming. But you never know when you’ll get caught in a situation. Can’t wait to test her out on the pow, first time having awd!

Thanks for the suggestions.
 
A bit, I've just read a lot of stuff. First time Mazda owner and last thing I want to do is damage anything. If there is experience tried and true I can get info from, why not ask.
 
Installing chains is a big pain, isn't it?
It's probably been 25 years or more since I installed chains. It is a pain, getting out in the freezing weather, kneeling on ice and snow, laying the chains out, moving the car forward on top of the chains, fastening the chains, tightening them up. Having AWD with snow tires means chains are usually not required where I drive but I can think of one instance, Mt Rainier National Park, where all vehicles are required to carry chains in winter. And they do have roadblocks set up to enforce this requirement.
 
I hear you. I live in Cali and hit up Lake Tahoe during the winter. Last time and only time I've put on chains was nearly 20yrs ago, on a fwd Acura Integra, only had them on for about 20min. But they do enforce carrying them if the snow is bad. I won't be putting on snow tires, I don't go often enough nor would I go if I know an impending snow storm is on it's way, but I got a pair of Auto Trek self tightening chains, just in case. Bought them 2nd hand for $30, only used once and hoping I'll never need them, but I have them just in case.
 
I have a pair of cable chains but I don't really like to think about installing them.

If I only have a pair, should I put them on the front or rear?
 
I would recommend installing chains on all four wheels if you have two sets.
If only 1 set, this guy explained it well.

• Snow chains mounted on all 4 with 4WD/AWD - ideal lateral stability, perfect acceleration, crisp steering, super braking. However, part time systems will show some understeer (turns are wider than intended). Full time 4WD systems are best. This is what everyone should have for snow and ice. Be careful anyway.

• Snow chains mounted on front axle with 4WD/AWD - good acceleration, good steering, good braking. However, since the rear wheels have no lateral guidance, the rear end might come around - fast. Not good. Feather your brakes. Go slow.

• Snow chains mounted on rear axle with 4WD/AWD - good acceleration, lousy steering (no lateral guidance), marginal braking (remember, 80% of brake force is created at front wheels and without chains that ain't happening). No fishtailing. Best compromise for 4WD with only one pair of chains. Go slow.

With only one pair, put them in the back, that's what is recommended in the owners guide
 
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