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?

[6gcSTVT]

Well me being a Vermonter I can honestly tell you I have never needed studded winter tires nor chains. How you fair in the winter depends on how you drive in it. I even ran all seasons one year and was fine but my current setup is agressive snow tires, no chains nor studs and I've had no problems in snow storms for the past 3 years. Studs imo are a waste bc they wear down flat if you don't constantly run on ice or snow so why pay more for them. Good luck and drive safe