xjoecool85x Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 geez I've driving in every weather condition known to man my home state ND is notrious for crazy weather changes but when I was here in college in upstate NY. We had more than a foot of snow and I had no problem driving around with my LGT. It just takes experience and knowing what to do. I still laugh at some people who drive SUV's and they get stuck with no experience of them knowing what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I drive six months / year in winter conditions and often deep snow and all i have to say is : Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4, square studded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeysnow Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Regardless, I think it's a requirement that if you head into the mountains that you have chains in your car. CHP will stop you and turn you around regardless if your 4wd or AWD. Outside of Bishop in Mammoth, there have been CHP check points. Never seen them at BB but I would assume that they do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I love this pic ... http://www.sacramentoareamustang.org/tirechains/P1010014big.JPG You'd be surprised how many people have no idea if their car is FWD, RWD, or AWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I drive six months / year in winter conditions and often deep snow and all i have to say is : Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4, square studded. That won't address the OP's question. Studded tires are illegal in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Practice a bit, take your time, and always allow extra stopping / following distance when you're driving. Have fun and be safe out there! it's all about getting a feel for how your cars drives in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 .........Studded tires are illegal in CA. Not true. From the California DOT website: "Studded snow tires are permitted in California from November 1 until April 30 each year. During this time, studded tires are permitted in any location within the state. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 You guys are a wealth of info - that helps tremendously. Looks like the Z-Chain is the best one ( http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction%20Pages/Trac_ZChain.html ) as it uses smaller connectors to create more room when working in a tight wheel well AND doesn't use tighteners, which apparently can damage the rim. That's precisely what I was looking for. And for those of you who think that you can get around snowy conditions without a need for chains, I agree with one post that I've been up to Big Bear on multiple occasions and they're turning around AWD's, 4x4's, etc. unless they carry chains, sometimes even enforcing a mandatory installation to proceed past a checkpoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Not true. From the California DOT website: "Studded snow tires are permitted in California from November 1 until April 30 each year. During this time, studded tires are permitted in any location within the state. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains." I stand corrected. My apologies to erito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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