WTB/Rent: 4 snow chains/4 snow tires w/rims for '11 WRX
 

Going up to the snow in February.. don't know what the conditions are going to be like, but would be glad to rent/buy 4 snow chains or 4 snow tires w/rims.

You have a WRX? It's AWD, just drive up unless you have some summer tires (if you do, you should have some All-Season or Mud+Snow tires for the winter rain season anyway).

If you're still need some assurance, buy chains at Walmart (they are along the way up to the mountains, like in Dixon, or Sacramento), and return them if you don't open them (you most likely won't use them).

Chain control checks won't stop or hold you back because they know all Subarus are AWD.

I picked up a set of chains for like $45.

thanks guys. I've been in a subaru that ended up sliding and needing a tow and push from CHP. It did not have snow tires on. I'll check out walmart; thanks.

well i got tires for sale

If that is the case, and if you like, invest in some better chains as a keeper. Get 2 sets of Security Chain Company Z-Chains [url]http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Z-579-Performance-Traction/dp/B001H9GQR4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1296167234&sr=1-2[/url], and you should be set.

Walmart chains are cheap like $20-30. They work, but may be a pain to put on and off for the novice, quality is also not very good. They also have upgraded chains for more. Auto-trac brand I believe (the cheap chains are Peerless FWIW).

Used chains tend to rust if not properly cleaned, dried, and stored. Snow tires aren't very practical if you don't live in a place that has constant snow throughout winter. I think M+S tires or All-Season are more suitable for the person living in the bay area.

I would think 99% of Subaru owners do not use chains or even have a set for their Subaru. Just use common sense when driving. Subarus aren't super cars. I've been in one that slipped off to the shoulder in the wet and gravel.

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Oh yeah, chains are tire specific, so check the tire numbers, make sure they fit, or else they might be too small to hook on, or end up flopping, scrapping your wheel well or falling off.

[QUOTE=Tolew45;3014856]If that is the case, and if you like, invest in some better chains as a keeper. Get 2 sets of Security Chain Company Z-Chains [url]http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Z-579-Performance-Traction/dp/B001H9GQR4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1296167234&sr=1-2[/url], and you should be set.

Walmart chains are cheap like $20-30. They work, but may be a pain to put on and off for the novice, quality is also not very good. They also have upgraded chains for more. Auto-trac brand I believe (the cheap chains are Peerless FWIW).

Used chains tend to rust if not properly cleaned, dried, and stored. Snow tires aren't very practical if you don't live in a place that has constant snow throughout winter. I think M+S tires or All-Season are more suitable for the person living in the bay area.

I would think 99% of Subaru owners do not use chains or even have a set for their Subaru. Just use common sense when driving. Subarus aren't super cars. I've been in one that slipped off to the shoulder in the wet and gravel.[/QUOTE]

Couldn't have said it any better than this guy....