Tire Chains

[Birdhunter]

What tire chains work on 2018 Expedition Max?

 

[FlyBry]

Which wheel/tire combo/size do you have?

 

[Meeker]

It actually doesn't matter - the manual says you can only put the cable/sock type on the rear, and NOTHING on the front. Too many things the chains can grab onto behind and around the wheel I guess...

I was disappointed to find this out but nothing can be done about it - unless you look up the mods the "lift with big tires" guys (Expedition Dave) did and maybe you can figure out how to protect brake lines/ABS sensor wires etc.

 

[chuck s]

Sitting here in Virginia fondly remembering deep snow (not!).

From my 2017 Owners Manual (I imagine this has not changed):

Use only cable type chains or chains
offered by Ford/Lincoln as an
accessory or equivalent. Other
conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the
vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
• Do not install chains on the front tires
as this may interfere with suspension
components.
• Only certain snow cables or chains
have been approved by Ford/Lincoln
as safe for use on your vehicle with the
following tires: 265/70R17 and
275/65R18.

Appears tire chains are not approved if you have the Country Club trim with bling wheels larger than 18".

-- Chuck

 

[Utah Driver]

I don't see any need for anything more than snow tires on this heavy beast if you have 4 wheel drive. Plenty of traction with my Hancook Dynapro At2 and they aren't snow tires. Had a chance to play with the Exp the last couple of weeks with big snow storms in Utah. Super stable even in the deep slush and later on solid ice.

 

[Janky]

I got a pair of SCC Super Z-6 SV117. I believe I found them on a different thread. They fit the rear 22's on my 2018 Max, but I have only installed them once in the driveway. I was about to use them earlier this year but a nice fellow in a Jeep came along right as I was laying them out. Under the right conditions, the factory tires can create little "ice cups" which for me were impossible to get out of. FYI, I was planning to use 2H to back out of my spot. I would use 4H or 4L, but only if I had to and only for a very short distance if the chains were on the rear.
(FYI, the yellow clips should be turned the other way)

 

[Gumby]

I went with the new Nokian Hakka 10 winter tires that were also studded. I originally had a tinge of regret driving on the bare pavement but now that winter is in full effect and the past two weeks have been -35C daily, the snow is hard packed and ice everywhere. Even a recent trip to the Rockies over mountain passes that had many trucks and suv's parked, the Expy with those tires plowed like a road maintenance crew. Literally zero worries. But I can understand those that need chains as their climate does not dictate a winter set up full time...