Snow chains

[650explorer]

I have a 2018 explorer xlt 4wd. Which tires do I put snow chains on if I ever needed them. Front or rear ? I can’t seem to find it in my owners manual

 

[Ironworker40]

USING SNOW CHAINS​

WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, and speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury, and death. Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case, or power transfer unit failure. It is also strongly advised to follow the Ford recommended tire inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position), or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles.

The tires on your vehicle (excluding the 265/45ZR20 Sport Tire) may have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates you may need to use snow chains.
Your vehicle may not be compatible with snow chain or cable usage with the factory-fitted wheels and tires. Only certain chains or snow cables have been approved by Ford as safe for use on your vehicle with the following wheel and tire combination(s): 18”x8”x44mm Wheel and P245/60 R18 Tire. You should only install chains or cables that have been rated as 10 mm or less in dimension as measured on the sidewall of your tire. Not all S-class snow chains meet these restrictions. Chains of this size restriction will include a tensioning device. The chains should be mounted in pairs on the front tires only. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specification) be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a manufacturer that clearly labels body to tire dimension restrictions.
• When driving with tire cables do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the maximum speed recommended by the chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove the cables to prevent vehicle damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use cables on dry roads.
• If a temporary spare wheel is mounted on your vehicle, do not use snow chains on the axle with the temporary spare tire.

If you have any questions regarding snow chains or cables, please contact your authorized dealer.

 

[Ironworker40]

It's in owners manual under tire and wheel section

 

[peterk9]

I have a 2018 explorer xlt 4wd. Which tires do I put snow chains on if I ever needed them. Front or rear ? I can’t seem to find it in my owners manual

Welcome to the Forum.
As member Ironworker40 posted, there is a section, Wheels and Tires, on Using Snow Chains in the Owner's Manual starting on page 332 of the 4th printing.
BTW, there are several threads already on 'Snow Chains' that you can find using the 'Search' feature (upper right). Here is one of them.

2012 xlt and snow Chains vs winter tires

Hello We are picking up our xlt this Sunday, hooray! Anyway. We live in southern California but have a small cabin in the mountains. I'm looking for advice on winter tires versus snow chains. As th snow starts coming in, snow chains and or winter tires become mandatory on the mountain...

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Merry Christmas.

Peter