Does CalTrans count the stocks tires as snow tires? im thinking of going to tahoe...
11-13-2004, 09:46 PM
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Does CalTrans count the stocks tires as snow tires? im thinking of going to tahoe...
as the title states, im thinking of going up to tahoe sometime this winter and i was wondering if CalTrans excepts the wrx has a awd w/ snow tires, or will i need chains?
11-13-2004, 10:59 PM
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they will never even look at your tires. they will just wave you past the check point. they all know what a wrx looks like anymore. they always shut the road down before they make AWD cars put chains on. (on HWY 88)
11-14-2004, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Littleboyblue
On a similar note, I'm heading up to tahoe also this winter and was wonder if there is anything that I should do before I take the wrx on its virgin voyage to tahoe?
Also carry a box of chains in the back just in-case the chain guy asks to see them. Sucks to have to turn around because of that!
Pray for snow!
11-14-2004, 02:08 AM
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Also carry a box of chains in the back just in-case the chain guy asks to see them. Sucks to have to turn around because of that!
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if you've never taken your wrx to the snow yet, take it slow when you start seeing snow. dont think that just cause you have a suabru that nothing can stop you. get the feel of how you car handles in the snow. and definitely carry chains just in case. if you suabru handles that well w/o the chains, can you imagine how it'll handle with chains? anyway better safe than sorry
p.s. most importantly, have a good time
Also carry a box of chains in the back just in-case the chain guy asks to see them. Sucks to have to turn around because of that!
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if you've never taken your wrx to the snow yet, take it slow when you start seeing snow. dont think that just cause you have a suabru that nothing can stop you. get the feel of how you car handles in the snow. and definitely carry chains just in case. if you suabru handles that well w/o the chains, can you imagine how it'll handle with chains? anyway better safe than sorry
p.s. most importantly, have a good time
11-14-2004, 06:00 AM
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RE-92's are okay in the snow
S0-3's are NOT okay in the snow
Not all vehical inspectors know what an Impreza is. I was asked recently, what kind of car I was driving.
S0-3's are NOT okay in the snow
Not all vehical inspectors know what an Impreza is. I was asked recently, what kind of car I was driving.
11-14-2004, 08:50 AM
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I disagree with the person who said "they won't even look at your tires"- they might not, but its happened to me where even though there was M+S on the sidewall, the guy making the call said I didn't have enough tread and I had to put chains on.
So, I wouldn't risk trying to get up there with bald tires either, RE092's are M+S rated but if their down to wear bars, they are very unsafe in snow.
So, I wouldn't risk trying to get up there with bald tires either, RE092's are M+S rated but if their down to wear bars, they are very unsafe in snow.
11-14-2004, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
If you plan on staying overnight there make sure you have a good antifreeze ratio coolant (some people run almost all water for track conditions) and also have windshield sprayer fluid that has antifreeze in it (not the engine kind)
Also carry a box of chains in the back just in-case the chain guy asks to see them. Sucks to have to turn around because of that!
Pray for snow!
Also carry a box of chains in the back just in-case the chain guy asks to see them. Sucks to have to turn around because of that!
Pray for snow!
Is the stock mixture alright? i havent changed the anitfreez or anything like that.