snow chains?
#11
12-12-2007 | 06:34 PM
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RE: snow chains?
ORIGINAL: deiscient
I do believe the user manual contains a brief blurb on the use of chains, basically saying you can do so but at your own risk. If the chain contacts the body panels and damages the paint/sheet metal/plastic moldings, etc. you are basically hosed for the damage. I would think you only want to use them in those limited situations where you need that extra bit of traction assurance and remove them otherwise.
Regarding your snow tire comment I am having trouble reconciling there being insufficient $$ for a set of snows ($500-1000 for tires and wheels) but enough to trade up to a Pilot ($20,000+++). [sm=headbang.gif]
I do believe the user manual contains a brief blurb on the use of chains, basically saying you can do so but at your own risk. If the chain contacts the body panels and damages the paint/sheet metal/plastic moldings, etc. you are basically hosed for the damage. I would think you only want to use them in those limited situations where you need that extra bit of traction assurance and remove them otherwise.
Regarding your snow tire comment I am having trouble reconciling there being insufficient $$ for a set of snows ($500-1000 for tires and wheels) but enough to trade up to a Pilot ($20,000+++). [sm=headbang.gif]
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12-12-2007 | 06:35 PM
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RE: snow chains?
ORIGINAL: chisox64
Some mountain areas require chains. Don't know if Tahoe requires them when the weather is bad. I was in Yosemite a couple of years ago and chains were required if there was snow on the roads. You could probably call the local police and see what the rules are. Also, someone with experience may want to comment on how easy or difficult it is to install chains on the side of the road. The link below has some useful info.
http://www.tirechain.com/
Some mountain areas require chains. Don't know if Tahoe requires them when the weather is bad. I was in Yosemite a couple of years ago and chains were required if there was snow on the roads. You could probably call the local police and see what the rules are. Also, someone with experience may want to comment on how easy or difficult it is to install chains on the side of the road. The link below has some useful info.
http://www.tirechain.com/
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12-12-2007 | 07:14 PM
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RE: snow chains?
putting on tire chains is easy if you have a basic idea of what your doing, they come with easy to follow directions if you dont. but theyre not that hard to put on takes like 5-10 for both front tires just make sure they are tight on the wheel to prevent them from falling off, and do not use them if youre just on concrete (with no snow) you just get no traction.
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