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 Dec 22 2005, 03:39 AM
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Chapter 11 Racing  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207  |
hey you cali people, know of anywhere to get tire chains for cars? Thinking about making a winter road trip wich would have me go through a couple of mountain ranges. (yes I'm an idiot)
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Dec 22 2005, 07:04 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 18-April 04 From: Phoenix, Az. Member No.: 314 |
Please tell me you are not planning on putting chains on your Camaro or Corvette. Checkout tirechain.com, I got a set of cablechains from them once on my old truck. Other than that check with some local tire and wheel shops.
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Dec 22 2005, 12:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 |
Try these folks...http://www.tirechain.com/
Tire Chains by Tirechains.com |
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Dec 22 2005, 01:25 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
Check your owners manual about fitting tire chains.
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Dec 22 2005, 01:27 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Then buy a set of snow tires, it's the only way. 235/45-17 Dunlop Graspic DS3's work just fine on these cars.
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Dec 22 2005, 03:04 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
what are snow chains??
we are looking @ high 60's here today. i saw a 70 on the forcast for tomorrow. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Dec 22 2005, 03:21 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 22 2005, 10:04) what are snow chains?? we are looking @ high 60's here today. i saw a 70 on the forcast for tomorrow. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) That's it, I'm gathering up Pimpmaro's car and heading to the Warren Motorsports Development Facility. At least we won't be freezing while burning propane (insert King of the Hill reference here) by the ton. |
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Dec 22 2005, 03:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 360 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Missouri Member No.: 468 |
QUOTE (35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS @ Dec 21 2005, 21:39) hey you cali people, know of anywhere to get tire chains for cars? Thinking about making a winter road trip wich would have me go through a couple of mountain ranges. (yes I'm an idiot) Search the web under "Spikes Spyder". Here is one link, http://www.spikes-spiders.com/ I think the width of the camaro tires would require the chain type, I don't think the spyder type will fit. Z28 |
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Dec 22 2005, 05:11 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 22 2005, 10:04) we are looking @ high 60's here today. i saw a 70 on the forcast for tomorrow. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Well, at least we're going above freezing for a few hours this afternoon here in Chicago... time to wash the 3 weeks of salt off the daily beater (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Dec 22 2005, 09:53 PM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
no no no. Camaro & Corvette isn't driven in winter.
Talking about Geo Metro.... Probably only need the fronts? Also any preference on what type? There are diamond pattern & straight & other kinds. Looking for something reasonable (cheap) that works real well. I see Napa has a cheap set, but they didn't look very aggressive. Even if I don't go driving through mountains I could have used the chains last march/april on my little trip past Erie PA during a snowstorm that reduced I-86/I-90 to one lane westbound and a parking lot eastbound. Tire: 155/80R13 This post has been edited by 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS: Dec 22 2005, 11:41 PM |
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Dec 22 2005, 10:31 PM
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Race Driver Group: Advanced Members Posts: 382 Joined: 14-February 04 From: SoCal Member No.: 205 |
QUOTE what are snow chains?? They're these things that wrap around your summer tires to let you drive up into the mountain snow areas. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) See, that way, us Southern Californians can drive up to the ski areas in the morning, then head down to the beach and surf in the afternoon. All without switching summer tires to winter ones. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) For you Texans, just envision a device that you could attach to your car that would remove humidity in the summer... :leaving: |
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Dec 26 2005, 02:13 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
You could always buy a 4WD truck.
If your going somewhere that requires chains you probably shouldn't go. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Now take that 4WD truck WITH chains, a winch, front locker, and taller tires THEN in the middle of having yourself an adventure. |
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Dec 26 2005, 05:27 AM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
QUOTE (ESPCamaro @ Dec 25 2005, 20:13) You could always buy a 4WD truck. If I bought a new truck it would still be 2wd. I wouldn't drive any new vehicle in the snow and salt, that's what the Geo is for. Well the Geo is for everyday driving too. |
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Dec 26 2005, 09:30 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
screw chains... just get good winter tires and get them studded.
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Dec 27 2005, 09:51 PM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
QUOTE (35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS @ Dec 25 2005, 23:27) QUOTE (ESPCamaro @ Dec 25 2005, 20:13) You could always buy a 4WD truck. If I bought a new truck it would still be 2wd. I wouldn't drive any new vehicle in the snow and salt, that's what the Geo is for. Well the Geo is for everyday driving too. Have you driven 4WD in snow/ice? I've owned a 4x4 for about six years consecutive. Went a few winters in between without one and had a Bronco 2 before that. Put it this way. Where I live, and where I work, bad roads adds about 5-10 minutes to my drive. With a 2WD I'm looking at an extra 20-30 minutes. I usually pass about 20 cars on the way to work on snowy/icy roads. Yeah I don't like the salt thing but whadda ya gonna do. |
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Dec 27 2005, 10:17 PM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
Yeah Lonnie, I had a push button 4x4 blazer, but I sold it to save up for the vette. FWD sucks in the snow, but I use the e-brake to turn the car. No biggie. Obviously RWD is better than FWD, I could always put my crown vic on the road and use it in the snow. It did fine in snow.
Oh and it doesn't matter how many wheels you have driving the wheels when you are ice b/c neither vehicle is going to be able to stop. |
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Dec 27 2005, 11:11 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Hudson, Colorado Member No.: 197 |
I wouldn't get chains either, just good snow tires. The way I look at it is this: Chains only allow me to get stuck in even deeper snow that I don't want to have to dig out of.
If it's a single road trip, just rent a 4x4 for the trip and save the headaches and wear and tear on your vehicles. |
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Dec 27 2005, 11:17 PM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
QUOTE (00 SS @ Dec 27 2005, 17:11) I wouldn't get chains either, just good snow tires. The way I look at it is this: Chains only allow me to get stuck in even deeper snow that I don't want to have to dig out of. If it's a single road trip, just rent a 4x4 for the trip and save the headaches and wear and tear on your vehicles. Guys we are talking about a Geo Metro that was bought for $1000 and is worth less with a little fender damage and the fact that I stripped it and screwed up 2nd gear. i'm not spending $200-300 on snow tires. wear and tear on my vehicles? That's the point of the Geo Metro. It's the beater car for a reason. |
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Dec 27 2005, 11:32 PM
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Engine and Tools Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
Eons ago, JCW used to carry chains, and they had some type of plastic traction strips you could thread through the wheels too. I don't know if they still do or not. This was back when we would sometimes get 8" of snow in southern KY, but that was a long time ago... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Dec 28 2005, 07:16 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
Dude Aaron, if you think RWD is better than FWD that GEO must be TERRIBLE on crappy roads.
If you still need the chains I'll look it up tomorrow. I was looking through a 4x4 magazine the other day and saw an ad for some. |
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