Thule XD-16 16 mm high quality SUV/truck snow chains are handmade in Italy and are designed for fast installation and removal, as well as excellent traction on snow, ice and slush. They are constructed of a hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) for greater durability and reliability and utilize a diamond pattern chain with cross chains. Installation does not require the moving wheels and features fast manual chain adjustment via a stretchable tightening chain and coil springs. Additional features include: 16 mm of inside and on-the-tread clearance, a reversible chain surface for extended product life, wheel and rim protection and a hard-shell case, gloves and kneeling pad.

High quality, easy-to-use snow chains for SUVs and trucks that install without moving the vehicle.
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Smooth Ride and Fast Manual Tensioning for SUVs and Trucks

Poorly fitted snow chains or those with overly prominent chain profiles can often slap against the inside of even large vehicles like SUVs and trucks, compromising your ride. The alternative drivers sometimes are forced to accept in these cases are snow chains with a smaller clearance area, but chains with too subtle a profile are ineffective in supplying the traction needed on snow and ice, especially for vehicles that are used both on-road and off-road. Thule addresses this problem with its XD-16 16 mm snow chain product line for SUVs and trucks.

Maximized coverage with a symmetrical diamond chain pattern.
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Thule XD-16 16 mm snow chains are specifically designed for SUVs and trucks and are handmade in Italy by Thule Group company and longtime leader in snow chain manufacturing, König. They are constructed out of durable hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) which ensures a long life of reliable use on the road, while the D-shaped links that make up its chain segments provide exceptional traction and more bite on snow and ice. The D-shaped links of Thule XD-16 snow chains are arranged in a symmetrical diamond pattern with cross chains. These patterns lay over tire treads allowing for multiple, but varied chain contacts with snow and ice as tires turn. Individual diamond patterns are connected along the tread by link segments and also to the external side chain and internal cable. Together these features allow Thule XD-16 16 mm SUV/truck snow chains to maintain a superior level of traction both on standard roads and off-road without impacting adjacent areas along the vehicle body.

Quick Installation Without Moving the Vehicle

Unlike traditionally mounted snow chains, Thule XD-16 16 mm SUV/truck snow chains are designed to be installed and removed without the need to move your vehicle. This quick and easy process is aided by a simple color-coded connection system. Pattern chain segments are bordered on one edge by a flexible blue cable while on the opposite edge they are connected by a side chain with easily identified red components and an open section at its middle. To install slide the chains -- blue cable pointing towards the car -- along the inner side of the tire. Once the open section of the pattern chain is centered around the tire slide it towards you and around the tire. Grasp both ends of the blue cable and connect them at the top inner edge of the tire. Join the two extreme ends of the pattern at the top outer edge of the tire using the red connector and red link of chain that sits opposite it. Close the lower opening in the pattern chain by pulling the red hook connector of the tightening chain through the red ratcheting pulley. The exterior of the tightening chain is beaded with hard plastic and will hold tighter with each pull. Once the sufficient tension is achieved, pull the tightening chain through the two red hooks attached to the side chain to your left and stretch its elastic end to the opposite edge of the side chain and hook it into place. In addition to this manual tensioning the XD-16 snow chain utilizes two integrated steel tension springs that help hold the chain tight against the tire. Drive a short distance before stopping to readjust the tightening chain for optimal tension. Optional nylon bumpers can be attached at touch points to protect alloy wheels and tires and loose links can be clamped down. An added benefit of Thule XD-16 16 mm SUV/truck snow chains is that they can be reversed along the tread of the tire, allowing for an extended product life. Installation accessories included: repair links that can be hammered shut or closed with pliers providing a emergency solution for broken or weak spots in a chain, a pair of nylon gloves to protect hands and a kneeling towel to help keep you dry during chain fitting.

Step 1 Arrange with cable pointed in. View larger

Step 2 Connect and drape over tire. View larger

Step 3 Connect upper side chain View larger

Step 4 Connect tensioning system. View larger

Step 5 Stop and readjust. View larger

Key Features

Micro-regulation system with dual springs and tensioning chain for dependable manual fitting.
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• 16 mm of chain clearance along the inside edge of tires and on the tread that is designed for SUVs and trucks
• Diamond pattern chain with cross chains for maximum tire coverage
• Color-coded parts for easy mounting
• Internal flexible cable for quick fitting that does not require moving the vehicle
• Manual tensioning and micro-regulation system for a perfect tensioning of the chain
• Integrated steel tension springs that help hold the chain tight against the tire
• Premium quality construction with hardened manganese nickel steel alloy (MnNi) for greater reliability
• Exclusive, hard-shell case, nylon gloves, kneeling mat, mounting instructions and spare open chain links
• Reversible design allows both sides of snow chains to be used for longer life
• Anti-scratch nylon bumpers protecting alloy wheels (optional application)

What's in the Box

• 2 Thule XD-16 16 mm high quality SUV/truck snow chains
• 1 bag of Snap-On anti-scratch nylon bumpers
• 1 kneeling towel
• 1 pair of nylon gloves
• Spare open chain links
• Hard-shell carrying case
• User's manual and warranty information

5-year Limited Warranty

Thule S.p.A. Warrants that the snow chains manufactured and sold by Thule will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase, documented and certified by a valid purchase receipt. Thule shall not be liable for any injury or damage that may arise, directly or indirectly, in relation to persons, things or animals as a result of a failure to follow the instructions provided in the product installation, operation and maintenance guides.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.