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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Buying snow cables

Where in 626 area can i pick up some snow cables for my subaru? I have M/S tires on and i know cables arnt needed for our cars, but i just want the extra sense of security when up in the mtns. TIA
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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dude i went up there with the ice and the snow

good times

scary but good
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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If you need chains with AWD you shouldn't be on the roads.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Ya know it's kind of harsh, but I have agree with SUBY 6. You can plow through almost anything with M/S rated tires. Once you get into the cold air down a bit and get a feel. Don't waste your time/money on chains.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mike626
Where in 626 area can i pick up some snow cables for my subaru? I have M/S tires on and i know cables arnt needed for our cars, but i just want the extra sense of security when up in the mtns. TIA
I got mine at napa autopart or something. they check your tire size and pick the one for you. they have to special order mine. Actually, I never even bother to try to put them on =P
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SUBY_6_STI
If you need chains with AWD you shouldn't be on the roads.
keep thinking that buddy. you'll be the first one to go off the road/crash.

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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by .one lane
keep thinking that buddy. you'll be the first one to go off the road/crash.
You don't drive in the snow much do you? While your putting on your snow chains, I'll be the one in the Black Wagon zoomin by.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Some places still require you to have chains even though its AWD.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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I'll tell you what, If you have to put snow chains on your subaru equipped with M/S rated or snow tires. You might want to think twice about going that direction.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
You don't drive in the snow much do you? While your putting on your snow chains, I'll be the one in the Black Wagon zoomin by.
lol! having awd doesn't make the car have ridiculous amount of traction in a snowy/slippery condition.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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LOL. You didn't answer the question.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
I'll tell you what, If you have to put snow chains on your subaru equipped with M/S rated or snow tires. You might want to think twice about going that direction.
You do know that my comment was towards SUBY_6_STI, right?

summer tires + snow = death w/o chains
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
LOL. You didn't answer the question.
Yes I've driven in light snow in a fwd car w/ all seasons.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
Ya know it's kind of harsh, but I have agree with SUBY 6. You can plow through almost anything with M/S rated tires. Once you get into the cold air down a bit and get a feel. Don't waste your time/money on chains.
I guess that mean I can comment
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Originally Posted by .one lane
Yes I've driven in light snow in a fwd car w/ all seasons.
Have you driven in heavy snow with your FWD?



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