Alpine Premier Tire Chains Size Chart | Fit Sizes Decoded

Alpine Premier chains use stock numbers 1505 through 1555, and each number matches a set of compatible tire sizes and pair weights.

If you need the Alpine Premier Tire Chains Size Chart, the clean way to read it is by stock number, not by guesswork. Alpine Premier chains sit in Laclede’s 1500 series, so the match starts with the full tire size stamped on your sidewall, then moves to the chain number Laclede lists for that size.

That sounds easy on paper. In real life, this is where buyers go sideways. They shop by wheel diameter alone, mix up 195/60R15 with 195/65R15, or grab an old set from a garage shelf and have no clue what “40” stamped on the chain means. A bad fit can slap the wheel well, rub nearby parts, or hang loose enough to beat itself up.

Laclede sells Alpine Premier as a passenger-car chain with a diamond-pattern layout, square cross chains, a built-in tightening device, and SAE Class S clearance. That setup suits tighter wheel wells better than chunkier truck chains. Even then, a pre-fit still matters before the road turns slick.

How The Alpine Premier System Works

Start With The Full Sidewall Size

Read the tire size exactly as printed on the tire. Width, aspect ratio, construction, and rim diameter all matter. A 205/55R16 and a 205/60R16 may sit on the same wheel diameter, but Alpine Premier does not treat them as the same fit.

That is why chain shopping by “15-inch tire” or “16-inch tire” misses the mark. The chain wraps around the full tire shape, not just the wheel. One digit can move you into a different stock number.

What The 1500-Series Number Tells You

The stock number is the real buying number. That is what you want on the bag, box, or seller listing. Laclede’s official Alpine Premier specs page lays out the fit chart by tire size and stock number, while its stock-number ID post shows how stamped link numbers tie back to the full part number. If you want to verify both pieces from the source, use Laclede’s Alpine Premier specifications and Laclede’s stock-number ID post.

That second page is handy for used chains. A two-digit stamp on the c-link means the set belongs to the Alpine Premier 1500 series. Put “15” in front of that stamp and you have the stock number. So a chain stamped “40” is stock no. 1540. No mystery. No guessing.

The weight column on the chart helps too. Lighter stock numbers sit at the small end of the range, while larger fits move into heavier pairs. Weight alone does not prove fit, though it does give you a quick smell test when a seller posts a vague listing with one blurry photo.

Alpine Premier Tire Chains Size Chart By Stock Number

The table below gives you the stock-number view most shoppers need. The middle column shows representative tire sizes from Laclede’s official list, not every single fit on the full page. That keeps the chart readable while still showing where each chain number lands.

Stock No.	Representative Listed Tire Sizes	Weight Per Pair
1505	145R12, P145/80R12, 155R12, P165/70R12	9 lb
1510	145R13, P145/80R13, P155/70R13, P165/70R13, P155/60R15	9 lb
1515	155R13, 175/60R13, 165/65R14, P155/80R13, P175/60R14	10 lb
1520	165R13, P175/70R13, 165/70R14, P165/80R13, P175/65R14	10 lb
1525	175R13, P185/70R13, 165R14, P175/75R14, P195/65R14, P195/60R14	10 lb
1530	185R13, P185/60R14, P205/60R14, P185/65R15, P205/55R15, P195/60R15	10 lb
1535	185R14, 175R15, 195/60R15, 195/60R16, P185/70R15, 195/65R15	11 lb
1540	195R14, P215/65R14, P195/70R15, P215/60R15, P205/55R16, P205/65R15	12 lb
1545	205R14, P225/70R14, P195/75R15, P215/65R15, P225/60R15, P205/65R16	12 lb
1547	P225/75R14, P245/60R14, P265/50R15, P205R16, P215/55R17	13 lb
1550	195/75R16, P215/70R15, P235/60R15, P225/55R16, P225/60R16, P225/50R17	12 lb
1553	P225/70R15, P255/60R15, P225/65R16, 225/60R17, P235/55R17, P245/60R15	13 lb
1555	P235/65R15, P225/70R16, P255/50R16, 225/60R18, 245/45ZR19, 235/65R16	13 lb

What This Chart Tells You At A Glance

1505 Through 1530

These numbers cover the smaller end of the passenger-car range. You will see older compact sizes, narrow 12-inch and 13-inch fits, plus many modest 14-inch and 15-inch combinations. If your car runs a smaller sidewall code, this is where your search often starts.

1535 Through 1545

This is the middle of the chart and the busiest stretch for many older sedans and everyday passenger cars. There is a clear step up in pair weight here, which tracks with the larger tire envelope. You also start seeing more 16-inch fitments in this range.

1547 Through 1555

These stock numbers cover the larger end of the Alpine Premier lineup. Tire sizes get wider, sidewalls get taller in places, and later-model passenger sizes show up more often. If your car wears 17-inch, 18-inch, or a wider 16-inch tire, your match may land here.

How To Pick The Right Chain Without A Bad Surprise

Read The Whole Code, Then Read It Again

This is not a place for “close enough.” One missed digit changes the fit. Check the tire itself, not a hazy memory, and do not assume both axles use the same size on every vehicle.

Also check whether your vehicle maker allows chains on that axle at all. Some cars want chains only on the drive axle. Some have tight inner clearance and call for a low-profile setup. Some do not allow chains on one axle because of brake or suspension space.

Pre-Fit Before Snow Day

This is the step many buyers skip. Laclede notes that actual fit can vary because tire dimensions are not identical across brands. That line matters. Two tires with the same printed size can still wear a bit differently at the tread or shoulder.

Lay the chains out on a dry day, fit them once, and make sure the closure system works smoothly. Then turn the steering from lock to lock and look for room around the strut, spring perch, liner, and brake hardware. If anything looks too close, do not brush it off.

Give Used Chains A Hard Look

Alpine Premier sets often show up secondhand, and plenty of them are still worth buying. Still, you want to inspect the metal, not just the bag. Check for twisted side chains, flattened cross links, bent hooks, cracked rubber tighteners, and uneven wear from years of rough use.

A clean stock-number match does not rescue a worn-out chain. If the hardware looks tired or patched together, pass and keep shopping.

How To Identify An Older Chain Set You Already Own

If the bag label is gone, the stamped link is your shortcut. Laclede’s ID chart ties each two-digit Alpine Premier stamp to a 1500-series stock number. That lets you work backward from the chain in your hand to the fit chart above.

Stamped Link	Alpine Premier Stock No.
05	1505
10	1510
15	1515
20	1520
25	1525
30	1530
35	1535
40	1540
45	1545
47	1547
50	1550
53	1553
55	1555

That tiny stamp keeps you from buying blind. Once you know the stock number, match it back to the tire size list. If your exact tire size is not listed for that stock number, skip the set. Near matches are where chain headaches start.

Common Fit Mistakes That Trip People Up

• Buying by rim size only: A 16-inch wheel can carry many tire sizes. The sidewall code is what matters.
• Skipping the pre-fit: The box may say it fits. Your wheel well gets the last word.
• Ignoring axle rules: Some vehicles want chains only on the drive axle. Some ban them on one axle.
• Trusting a stretched old chain: Used chains can wear, bend, or lose even tension after years of use.
• Mixing Alpine lines: Alpine Premier uses two-digit link stamps. Three-digit stamps belong to other Alpine chain series.

Before You Order

Use the tire size first, then the stock number, then the clearance check. That three-step routine keeps the chart simple and cuts out most buying mistakes.

If your tire falls in the smaller passenger-car range, you will often land between 1505 and 1535. Mid-size and larger passenger sizes tend to move into 1540 through 1555. That is a handy way to sanity-check a seller listing, though the final call still comes from the exact printed tire size.

Done right, the Alpine Premier chart is not hard to use at all. Match the sidewall code, verify the 1500-series stock number, pre-fit the chain, and you will be ready long before the first icy morning shows up.