Snow Go, It's that time of year Options

[RocketScott]

I just got back from a cannonball run to Canada. I didn't check the weather this morning other than walking out the door and deciding it looked good. Two hours into the drive I realized I made a mistake. What should have taken 3 hours took 6. I'm lucky I didn't end up in a ditch like lots of other people (usually an idiot with a 4x4 that doesn't know how to drive it).

I was really surprised how well the Celica did in the slushy snow. It felt smooth and balanced even with four mismatched tires. I bought a set of chains at a Canadian Tire while I was up there but didn't really feel like I needed them for the trip home.

So down to the questions. I've never used chains before. Is there some sort of rule for when to put them on? I also have a set of snow tires I need to get mounted. They don't have studs but I'm considering getting studs. Anyone else drive in snow on a regular basis?

[creis]

chains are really for heavy snow, you cant just toss em on when it starts to snow I think they slide worse if there is bairly any snow on he ground appose to a thick layer, also put them on the wheels with power only . there suppose to break up the snow and ice underneath your tires giving you traction. studs are better for lighter snow and can use used much more (they sound kinda cool on the freeway too, kinda the card in the spokes sound.) in WA I say just get a good set of all weather tires with a smooh clutch foot, and a set of chains in the trunk if your really feeling it.

(just my opinion/interpertation of how to use em.)

This post has been edited by creis: Nov 27, 2006 - 8:29 AM