What Does Class S Clearance Mean?
The Sae Class "S" Well Clearance Is a Common Requirement on Newer Cars, Especially If After-Market Wider, Low-Profile, or Larger Tires and/or Wheels Are...
The SAE Class "S" well clearance is a common requirement on newer cars, especially if after-market wider, low-profile, or larger tires and/or wheels are fitted. The classes are defined as follows: SAE Class S: Regular (non-reinforced) passenger tire traction devices for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance.
What is Class S clearance requirements?
A vehicle with SAE Class S Clearance must have a minimum of 1.46" above the tire without any obstruction, and . 59" on the back side of the tire.
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What is Class S clearance?
Clearance Definitions
Class “S” is the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) definition for the least amount of space that should be provided around the drive tires of any vehicle to accommodate the use of a winter traction product.
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