I am trying to find out if my 1998 Dodge Neon meets Class "S" tire chain specifications. Many websites say to check in the owner’s manual but unfortunately I do not have one. If someone can check their owner’s manual or know a lot about tire chains, please let me know.
2006-12-12 05:24:44 · 5 answers · asked by bradford2nd 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
I am not going to drive on pavement with them. I live on a mountain that has a very long gravel drive. It does not snow much, thus not wanting to buy a 4WD. When it does snow, I would like to be prepared with some chains.
2006-12-12 05:35:23 · update #1
Class "S" is the Society of Automotive Engineers' definition of the least amount of space that should be provided around the drive tires of any vehicle to accommodate the use of a winter traction device.
From my research, I have found that you can find if a vehicle meets this requirement in the owners manual. Since I do not have one, I can not find this out.
http://www.vulcantire.com/chainfaq.htm#A9
I have been to the tire rack website and they don't not have very much info about tire chains.
2006-12-12 06:38:38 · update #2
I used chains on my '02 Neon R/T just two weeks ago. This car has 195/50VR16 size tires. There was absolutely no problem with clearance. My "chains" are actually cables reinforced with springs in the tread areas. The cables are arranged in a "Z" pattern. I have also used the classic chains. The cable style is easier to mount, much quieter, fits tighter on the tires and would appear much less damaging to road surfaces. However, for driving on ice, I think the old chain-link style probably would have more bite.
Since the tires on Neons have typically left ample room in the wheel wells (except the SRT-4), a properly sized pair of chains would not be a problem. I do not have my '02 Neon with me today, so unfortunately no owners manual reference is available.
Additional information: The S class tire chains are correct for your car. My chains are SCC Shur Grip "Z". Good luck!
2006-12-12 09:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by db79300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 22:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the "s" is a reference to speed rating.unless im mistaken your on the right path,be sure the chains fit correctly.you may also want to consider a set of snow tires,figuring if you use them just one season a year,they should last approx 4 yrs,plus will extend the life of your front tires by an additional season.tire chains are not illegal (depending on state ). a source you may be able to find more information is www.tirerack.com
2006-12-12 06:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by yankeegray_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not have a neon, but if you plan on not driving on tar, i would just get some and use them, i mean you are not going to be going very fast with them anywya other opition would be get winter tires on the front end, I see that a lot out west
2006-12-13 14:00:25 · answer #4 · answered by bryan_w74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a terrible idea, and they arent road legal anyways
2006-12-12 05:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by jeffro 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋