2003 Outback and Chains

[CorgiNW]

The manual says that you can't use tire chains with a 2003 Outback
because there isn't enough clearance in the wheel wells. Has anybody
tried using cable chains or the new diamond patter chains, which fit
around the tires better?

 

[Le Bernadin]

The manual says that you can't use tire chains with a 2003 Outback
because there isn't enough clearance in the wheel wells. Has anybody
tried using cable chains or the new diamond patter chains, which fit
around the tires better?

I haven't tried chains, but i know that Scoobies are notorious for
collecting ice/snow chunks in the wheel wells, which can be combatted with
silicone.

 

[George Schroeder]

: The manual says that you can't use tire chains with a 2003 Outback
: because there isn't enough clearance in the wheel wells. Has anybody
: tried using cable chains or the new diamond patter chains, which fit
: around the tires better?

When I got my 2003 OBW, I called Subaru about this. They referred me to the Security Chain
Co. of Oregon. They had a chain (Shur Grip SZ 339) that is supposed to work. I have had them
on the car, and they fit, but have never had to drive with them, so I don't know if they
really work.

 

[CorgiNW]

Thanks

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I haven't tried chains, but i know that Scoobies are notorious for
collecting ice/snow chunks in the wheel wells, which can be combatted with
silicone.

 

[CorgiNW]

Thanks