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Tire chains for Prius C

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Finesse, Feb 2, 2015.

  1. Finesse

    Finesse Junior Member

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    Planning on visiting Yosemite next weekend, and I wanted to get a set of tire chains just in case. But living in coastal California, never really had to deal with snow before.

    According to wheel size, the Thule 12mm CB12 size 050 should fit on the P175/65R15 stock tires. However, looking at the owner's manual, it says something about the side chains should be 0.12 in (3mm) in diameter and the cross chain should be 0.16in (4mm) in diameter. (page 7 of the PDF here:
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    Would these 12mm chains not work?

    Thanks for tolerating my ignorance.
     
    #1 Finesse, Feb 2, 2015
  2. GregP507

    GregP507 Senior Member

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    Personally, I wouldn't want to be driving a Prius in conditions that would require tire-chains.
    This comment is brought to you from the land of 9 months of winter, and 3 months of poor-sledding.
     
    #2 GregP507, Feb 2, 2015
  3. Finesse

    Finesse Junior Member

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    It doesn't seem like I'll need them TBH, and we're only making a quick day trip out on Sunday. Drive there in the morning from the Bay Area, come back at night. But I think the sites say that the rangers might check if you have them in your car, so I wanted to order a set just in case that should fit.
     
    #3 Finesse, Feb 2, 2015
  4. iS~

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    i didn't get the chains but i do carry the cables just in case when i go up to tahoe. its not like it snow anymore =(
     
    #4 iS~, Feb 16, 2015
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