Chains for XC 90

**acptcpak** · 02-06-2005, 08:38 PM

Does anyone have any comment about the Volvo tire chains for the 05 2.5T XC 90 I need to have a set of chains in the car when traveling over some of the passes? I have seen the chains listed as a Volvo accessory, but over $ 200 for a set of change seam a lot of money. What do I get for that price? Are they special? Are they easy to put on for my wife?

**littlewaywelt** · 02-07-2005, 08:01 AM

That price sounds about right.
Real chains are never easy to put on, especially considering the weather conditions when you need them.
Make sure whatever you get is ok'd by volvo or you may cause damage and they won't do anything about it.
You might want to consider z chains which are much easier than real chains.

**volvoRSC** · 02-07-2005, 11:34 AM

They are expensive but very easy to mount.

http://www.spikes-spiders.com/

**Big** · 02-07-2005, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by acptcpak

Does anyone have any comment about the Volvo tire chains for the 05 2.5T XC 90 I need to have a set of chains in the car when traveling over some of the passes? I have seen the chains listed as a Volvo accessory, but over $ 200 for a set of change seam a lot of money. What do I get for that price? Are they special? Are they easy to put on for my wife?

They are good quality chains with a nice carrying pouch. They have a side cable which makes installation and little easier than plain chains but the key is still practice, practice. Low-profile cable chains like the Z-Chains will work, too, and are somewhat less expensive and lighter although not as effective as link chains IMO.

**zantafio** · 02-08-2005, 03:09 AM

Volvo chains are easy to fit.And, like everything in a Volvo, a women can use it

.
As many other chains, they have -inside the wheel- a steel cable with quick-snap fixation. On the Volvo make, this steel cable is thinner.
My old "Range rover" chains have a thicker cable and don't fit the XC90, because there is very little space between the inner side of the tyre and the suspension.

**parry** · 01-08-2009, 12:37 PM

This might already be in the thread, if so, I missed it. Anybody know if Thule chains are OK? I have a 2007 XC-90 (FWD). The Volvo chains are over $300, but the Thule chains, which look nearly identical as far as I can tell, are $180 at an off-road store out here (Rack n Road). If I can save $120 I'm all for it

. BTW, my tires are 235/65 R17, and these are the correct size Thule chain for that wheel.

Private replies also ok: [email protected]

**dmd** · 01-09-2009, 05:41 PM

You are required to carry chains, BUT with a 4wd or AWD you do not have to
install them. I used to carry a set of chains for a Chevy Luv in my F350. When they
asked if I had chains I would show them the bag and they would let me pass. I still
carry them when going towards snow areas, never had an issue.

That has been my findings...