Snow chains?

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i_heart_tC

Discussion Starter · Mar 10, 2005

I was told at the dealership not to use metal chains on the wheels because it'll ruin it. However, I looked in the manual and it seems to be regular chains. I am planning a snowboarding trip and this is confusing me quite bad.

Please help! I'd really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!

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Labfish

· #2 · Mar 10, 2005

Bah. Who needs chains.

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i_heart_tC

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 10, 2005

I'm driving up to Lake Tahoe.. that's going to be up the mountains with lots of chances of icy roads

Do you really don't need chains on the standard tC wheels? I searched the forums here and I see several topics about snow tires and none on the chains. Is it recommended to use snow tires instead of chains? I just thought the chains are easier to get/install than brand new set of snow tires. That's why I asked...

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moriarty

· #4 · Mar 10, 2005

It is possible for the chain to damage the rim a little, if they are not mounted correctly. If you are concerned get the cable type. that should be more than enough to get you to the slopes.

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i_heart_tC

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 10, 2005

Thank you

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