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?

[Valo666]

only time ive ever seen chains being used on a car or studs was when i would go up skiing in central ontario after like a foot of snow fell and people needed to get into the ski lodge. Studded tires are for like if your gonna be running on like icey roads, and chains are for stupidly deep snow or packed down snow. I just run with a set of sticky Perrelli tires and a 70lbs bag of sand/salt in my trunk. Ive found that if you drive on a windy windy day and theres some snow/drifting snow or ice, the back end gets a bit squirley.