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What are the best snow chains for a Subaru Crosstrek?
I recently moved to Michigan and want to look into getting snow chains for my Subaru Crosstrek to prepare for any extreme winter weather we receive—what are the best snow chains for a Subaru Crosstrek?
Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
This is an excellent question—but you probably won’t like the answer. As recommended by Subaru and as stated in your owner’s manual, drivers are not to use snow chains on the
Subaru Crosstrek
due to the **lack of clearance between the vehicle body and tires themselves.If you were to put snow chains on your Crosstrek’s tires, you would seriously damage the wheel wells, undercarriage, fender, and potentially even the bumper itself, leading to thousands of dollars in damages.
In the event that you live in an area that requires snow chains by law, other types of traction devices—such as spring chains or AutoSocks—may be equipped, provided use of the device on your vehicle is recommended by the manufacturer. If you decide to use another traction device, make sure you take into account road conditions and tire size.
All in all, don’t use snow chains on your Subaru Crosstrek.
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- Gregory R.
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