Tire Snow Chains

[iSeeHP]

My family and I are planning to head up to Big Bear next week. We're wondering if we will need tire chains when we're up there. What's your two-cents? Thanks :biggrin:

Driving a 1998 Toyota Camry by the way (if that info was needed).
Or a Honda CRV - not sure about that one yet

[ClimbVx]

My family and I are planning to head up to Big Bear next week. We're wondering if we will need tire chains when driving up there. What's your two-cents? Thanks :biggrin:

I would carry some if I were you... I did not think I was going to need them coming back from Vegas last week and sure enough... I wish I had some then.

It's winter time in SoCal and the mountains are getting snowy! hehehe :lol:

[dw]

We're wondering if we will need tire chains when we're up there.Well, that kinda' depends on the weather, doesn't it? :wink: If the forecast is clear and sunny without a cloud in the sky, you may want to save the money. (Which seems to be the forecast.)

If there is any chance of snow, get chains. Is the CRV four wheel drive? Remember that even in R2 conditions (http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/winter_driving.html), you are still required to carry chains (or cables) in the vehicle.

If you end up having to buy anything along the road, expect to pay a healthy premium.

[iSeeHP]

Thank you Climb and DW for the information :biggrin:

[BoySergeant]

I'll sell you some for 18" tires... cheap! Go to Walmart... get some chains for your car... if you don't use them, return them.

[iSeeHP]

I'll sell you some for 18" tires... cheap! Go to Walmart... get some chains for your car... if you don't use them, return them.

Great to see you back BoySergeant

[cg+fd2chp]

I'll sell you some for 18" tires... cheap! Go to Walmart... get some chains for your car... if you don't use them, return them.


Make sure you can return them, some places won't let you....Unless that is just up here in Humboldt :doh:

[iSeeHP]

Make sure you can return them, some places won't let you....Unless that is just up here in Humboldt :doh:

Oh I'm sure I will be able to return them (if I don't use them). I went to Autozone yesterday here in So. Cal. I read their return policy :biggrin:

I look forward to the Big Bear trip. I heard it's snowing up there now and should clear up by next week or this weekend. Perfect timing. Happy Holidays!

[assimil80r]

My family and I are planning to head up to Big Bear next week. We're wondering if we will need tire chains when we're up there. What's your two-cents? Thanks :biggrin:

Driving a 1998 Toyota Camry by the way (if that info was needed).
Or a Honda CRV - not sure about that one yet

I always check with the Cal-Trans Road Conditions 800 number...
1-800-427-7623. Great for any trip in the mountains. But it is always better to be safe then sorry and always carry chains in the winter

[iSeeHP]

I always check with the Cal-Trans Road Conditions 800 number...
1-800-427-7623. Great for any trip in the mountains. But it is always better to be safe then sorry and always carry chains in the winter


Thanks! I'll add that number to my contacts list.


Autozone told us no refunds on the chains :doh:
But we purchased a pair anyway just in case.

[BoySergeant]

Walmart!

[iSeeHP]

So we decided that we're going to drive a 2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD. Are the chains suppose to be placed on the rear wheels or front wheels?

[dw]

So we decided that we're going to drive a 2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD. Are the chains suppose to be placed on the rear wheels or front wheels?The drive wheels. The Highlander is front wheel drive in 2WD, so the front wheels. Added benefit of having chains on the steering axle versus a read wheel drive. (At the risk of starting a FWD/RWD war, methinks RWD sucks in the snow for the average driver.)

[Motor City Cop]

I agree with DW. Not only does RWD suck in the snow, the CVPI is even worse. However, on the often snow and ice covered Detroit area winter freeways it is usually the trucks and SUVs that are down in the ditch or crashed into a wall.