snow chains/cables

[dan at angband.org (Dan)]

On Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 01:44:41AM -0800, T. Reed wrote:

> Naturally, I'm going to test-fit the chains before I get going.. but I
> just wanted to probe the list for any good/bad experiences with
> using traction devices on a Scirocco cuz a search on google turned up
> nothing.

The zip ties are a smart idea. Also bring some cheap leather 
workgloves.  I made a mess out of a $70 pair of gore-tex ski gloves
once.  The same chains have worked fine for me with 195/50/R15, original
suspension.  Made many a trip up and down Steven's Pass with them,
in moderate snow and ice.  Just keep your speed under the chains limit. 

If anything more than light snow is forcast, I take my 3/4 ton 4X4
Suburban, which has traditional diamond tread chains for all 4
wheels.  ar Ar AR.  


Dan

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