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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr Man

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All Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sport Utility, 4WD Sport Utility
21 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

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November 23, 2010, 12:48 pm

Marc N

Question: Question about the use of chains on the 2010 Forrester.

The owners manual states that "spring chains" may be used on the front wheels only provided adequate clearance can be assured. Would this apply to Alpine Premier self adjusting chains like the ones sold at Les Schwab? Since the car is AWD, why wouldn't chains be required on all 4 wheels?

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