Which Snow-Chain are you using with your Model S?

[rrlamichhane]

The Model S snow chain in the Tesla website is too expensive ($420):
Model S Snow Chains

I don't want to pay that much since I'm just going to be keeping it as a reserve in my trunk; I probably would barely use it. Is there any other chains that work with Model S 19" (245/45R19) wheels?

Just wanted to check what you guys are using and how well it's working out before I shell out 500 bucks on a snow-chain.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Simon_Emes]

Bought Pewag chains for about 150 dollars new off Amazon. Easy install, they work well.

 

[brkaus]

Be careful saving money -

Snow Chains 21 Turbines, Learn from my mistake

there was another thread about a cut control arm from snow chain cables as well.

 

[Alysashley79]

Auto socks! not chains but IMO work just as good if not better and no way they can damage the car. If AWD will cost around $200 for all four wheels. If RWD $100

 

[rrlamichhane]

Bought Pewag chains for about 150 dollars new off Amazon. Easy install, they work well.

thanks for the response! Can you tell me which size did you get? I'm assuming our tire-sizes are the same (mine is 245/45R19)?

 

[Sharkdiver76]

Snow chains aren't meant for 21" tires, only 19". I bought a pair of the auto socks, seemed to work ok, they were a pain in the ass to take off- won't use again.

Just ordered some upeor snow chains from Amazon, will put them on this weekend and check for clearance. Taptes sells some that look decent for around $150.

 

[brucet999]

Snow chains aren't meant for 21" tires, only 19". I bought a pair of the auto socks, seemed to work ok, they were a pain in the ass to take off- won't use again.

Just ordered some upeor snow chains from Amazon, will put them on this weekend and check for clearance. Taptes sells some that look decent for around $150.

I have 2015 Model S 70 with 19" 245 45 R19 tires.

Tesla used to sell Trak Sport chains. Now they sell König K45 chains for $420.
I see Quick Trak car tire chains from Chains-R-Us for $340 that look exactly like Trak Sport.

Does anyone know why Tesla changed suppliers?
Anyone use Quick Trak ?
Anyone in SoCal have chains they don't need and want to sell?

 

[etigro]

Like @Alysashley79 said, using socks is easier cheaper and just as good. I have been using these (Tear-resistant over-tires and snow tire sock | Musher-Antiglisse) and they work great. Wear resistance is much better than traditional socks. I only have 2 for the front, and do not think you need 4 with AWD.

 

[blackhawk]

P217 - Quick Trak Passenger from Quality Chain Corp. About $350 when I ordered them.

 

[brucet999]

P217 - Quick Trak Passenger from Quality Chain Corp. About $350 when I ordered them.

Thanks. I just ordered a set from tirechainsrus.com.

 

[dougpy]

I have a 2017 with 245/45 r19’s. The Tesla site says they use the Konig K-Summit K45, so I ordered them from Amazon and saved $200. https://www.amazon.com/Thule-K-Summit-Snow-Chains-Color/dp/B0063FAA0Q

The product page lists 245/45-19 size, but the label on the box does not…

Haven’t tried them on yet…

 

[Leeclanual]

Auto socks! not chains but IMO work just as good if not better and no way they can damage the car. If AWD will cost around $200 for all four wheels. If RWD $100

I’ve read on other forums some MS owners only put on the rear… others on all four. I only carry one set.

 

[etigro]

I’ve read on other forums some MS owners only put on the rear… others on all four. I only carry one set.

Socks on front wheels. No need to carry tow sets. I use these and they are great. Tear-resistant over-tires and snow tire sock | Musher-Antiglisse

 

[Noahweb]

Socks on front wheels. No need to carry tow sets. I use these and they are great. Tear-resistant over-tires and snow tire sock | Musher-Antiglisse

Where do you get them in the US of A??

 

[Leeclanual]

Socks on front wheels. No need to carry tow sets. I use these and they are great. Tear-resistant over-tires and snow tire sock | Musher-Antiglisse

Hmm, The auto sock manual says to place the socks on the same axle as tire chairs per the manual… Model S manual says rear tires. I haven’t used them yet… these work better on the front? No issues?

 

[Leeclanual]

Where do you get them in the US of A??

The website allows purchase from the US… you might have to pay customs duty when it arrives at your house… but it won’t be much, if anything. I already have a set of auto socks… but might try this French version next time.

 

[snellenr]

The Model S snow chain in the Tesla website is too expensive ($420):
Model S Snow Chains

I don't want to pay that much since I'm just going to be keeping it as a reserve in my trunk; I probably would barely use it. Is there any other chains that work with Model S 19" (245/45R19) wheels?

Just wanted to check what you guys are using and how well it's working out before I shell out 500 bucks on a snow-chain.

Thanks for your help!

I decided to spring for those König chains from Tesla for my 2022 S (after having used Z-chains on my 2014 S). Unfortunately, I had to send them back after I learned that when Tesla says "The fitting system has been pre-configured for Model S 19" Wheels", means that it will *only* fit on Tesla's snow tire kit and omits (a) two of the sizing connectors, and (b) the 17mm and 19mm adapters that clamp over those respective lug nut sizes. The first item was semi-tolerable (you need to remove them to fit the tire), but the second was a dealbreaker because the wheels for my snow tires use a 19mm lug nut. I wasn't able to find the 19mm adapters for sale separately anywhere...

I ended up ordering the König kit from etrailers.com for essentially the same price, and it included all three adapters.

 

[snellenr]

Be careful saving money -

Snow Chains 21 Turbines, Learn from my mistake

there was another thread about a cut control arm from snow chain cables as well.

Yeah - I used Z-chains on my 2014 Model S for a few years, and *always* had to carefully check the far side of the tire after they were installed to make sure the inside cable was against the tire and not hung up on that control arm. Remembering to perform that step while in a night-time blizzard at a Donner Pass chain installation area adds a degree of difficulty...

 

[etigro]

Hmm, The auto sock manual says to place the socks on the same axle as tire chairs per the manual… Model S manual says rear tires. I haven’t used them yet… these work better on the front? No issues?

I thought tire chains on rear only recommended on RWD. I took it for granted that your S is AWD. I haven’t read the manual for those but I believe chains are most efficient on the front when AWD. No issues so far (2 winters). I found they are more durable than the previous sock I used and were more prone too tearing.

 

[Alysashley79]

For those asking. Here’s the website (Amazon also routinely has them)

https://autosock.us/show-chains-near-me/

I have high awd ms and rwd 3. On my awd I put them on all 4 because they can’t hurt anything and better traction. I put them on the rears on my 3.