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Haven't seen those before. I've been keeping an eye out for info on AutoSocks though.
At the very least, I've lived in Colorado all my life and I've never used chains. On the other hand, I have had to use the shovel and tow-strap from time to time...
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Totally new to me also. I've never needed to use chains, but Had to carry some for years (driving through the passes). I don't think they were even the right size, but had some.
I wonder if these would meet the requirements for the passes? or if they have any real advantages over chains? I'm thinking I should get a set of something for my VX (More travel through the mountains coming up).
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The advantage is that they are faster and easier to apply than chains. They say that you can install a pair of Spikes Spiders in less than one minute. Also you do not have to lay down on the ground to access the back of the tire like chains. And they don't get tangled up.
The disadvantage is price. Les Schwab wanted $300 a pair for my 255/55 R18 tires. At the time I didn't know they made more than one model so I didn't ask which model they where quoting me a price for.
Below is a link to the installation videos. It looks really easy to use.
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/videos/
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they are as big as a spare tire...in the bag
i saw them also at the tire store..look kool.but cost to much for the little use
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Chains?? Where we are going, we don't need...... ok, hold on.... that doesn't sound right.
Anywho....chains on a VX? Must be some serious snow up there or your trying to drive to the top of Mt. Hood.
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Originally Posted by crager34
Chains?? Where we are going, we don't need...... ok, hold on.... that doesn't sound right.
Anywho....chains on a VX? Must be some serious snow up there or your trying to drive to the top of Mt. Hood.
It's not the snow, that is a problem
It's the ICE and freezing rain......
Having a spare set of rims with studded tires mounted may be more of a hassle, but it is the choice of many of my friends
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I remember going to a Basketball game (roads clear)
After the game, everyone went outside to find freezing rain!
About a half of an inch of smooth clear ice everywhere.
No one could get out of the parking lot because of the speed bumps.
It was funny at the time, because I had walked to the game.
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Looks like I should keep an eye open for chains (Yeah, I'm cheap), and I don't really anticipate needing to put them on. It's just a requirement, sometimes in the passes, that you have them with you. Around here, it's more of a "keep it very slow and plan ahead" type thing. With the exception of the other guy hitting you, you should be good (Unless there is one of those rare times they require chains on I-5, like last weekend). But, that's just my opinion.
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Those Autosocks look really nice. They are more affordable approximately $50 a pair and fit in a little bag that you can put under the seat. I am going to look into these more.
I grew up in Phoenix, AZ and this is my second day driving in snow. So I am probably being over cautious.Chains?? Where we are going, we don't need...... ok, hold on.... that doesn't sound right.
Anywho....chains on a VX? Must be some serious snow up there or your trying to drive to the top of Mt. Hood.
But in Portland they kept saying on the news that chains are required and it is suppost to snow twice more with several days in between each snow storm. I thought that this might make it icy.
They keep showing that Portland youtube video recorded a couple years back on the news and I don't want my VX to be a pinball
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thats why we have a car with rubber all around ...like a bumper car....lol j/k
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Phoenix got snow yesterday! Some places up to 2 inches!
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Those Autosocks look great for icy surfaces and i could have used them many many times...but I doubt they would be much help in
8" and up snow...IMHO
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That's my impression, too. I've also got the impression that they aren't actually recognized by the powers-that-be as 'chains'. So if you are legally required to have chains, and you put on socks, they'll still ticket you.
I'm not sure, though. It's been years since I last looked into the socks. I don't think they're right for most of us, though. I suspect they're best for people who get caught in the snow with summer tires. My friend tried to go over Independence Pass (12,095 ft.) in a snow storm with summer tires on his sporty VW and darn near killed him self. HE would have benefitted from socks, I think.
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um maybe i shouldnt be putting this up on the web...but i was doin some donuts in the VX the other day and a cop pulled up to give me a ticket....
just took off up a hill....there was no way he was getting anywhere near me lol....
(i dont know why i felt i needed to say that except that you most likely wont need chains on a VX unless its required by law)
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