Snow chains anyone?

CubanJJ09 · 12-23-2008, 12:24 PM

alright its getting pretty ridculious here in chicago with the snow. the summer tires arent holding (as i knew they wouldnt) does any one have and recommendations on a good pair of tire chains or something to give me some traction. i saw something called snowboots that looked pretty sweet but they didnt come in the size i need (275-35-18) and no im not going to go out and buy a snow tire/rim package.
thanks for the help guys

bsamoul · 12-23-2008, 12:36 PM

You should have been off the summer tires a few weeks ago. Get some nice winters.

BavarianBeastTamer · 12-23-2008, 01:05 PM

snow tires will be your best option, but if you are looking for chains

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ED4Q1Q

or if you don't need the best.

http://www.tirechain.com/

Deda · 12-23-2008, 01:17 PM

chains,no thanks!

Vnak · 12-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Agreed, snow tires are probably the best way to go. Chicago snows often anyways, right? The clearance on our vehicles are pretty small. I have the 162 tires and I'd be very scared to put chains on them. Might risk damaging the tire and wheel well.

You might want to check your local auto parts store. I got my snow tire cables from Schucks along with my snow tires. Got the chains there for $35 bucks and it worked well with the snow tires. There was a little more clearance than my summer tires. I'm running 225/40/R17 with blizzaks LM25. Needed chains for the passes.

Mrbojangles · 12-23-2008, 01:19 PM

wow those chains on amazon are no joke, lol ive never seen something like that before.

bsamoul · 12-23-2008, 01:32 PM

those chains are insane! :O

CubanJJ09 · 12-23-2008, 01:44 PM

those are pretty sweet, ill look into them. keep'em coming guys thanks again

battlehawk1025 · 12-23-2008, 02:02 PM

chains in chiago are a nono. if u r caught be ready to pay a big fine

StoneCold · 12-23-2008, 02:35 PM

call stealer and they said no chains option on sport package.

SG333E · 12-23-2008, 03:28 PM

A. They are illegal in IL
B. They probably ride like shit
C. They look about as good as the girl with the huge retainer strap around her neck that holds her braces in place.
D. To have any chance of stopping/steering you need 4 ($800) at which point you should just buy tires.

But alas you don't want to buy tires so I guess you're stuck.

battlehawk1025 · 12-23-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG333E

A. They are illegal in IL
B. They probably ride like shit
C. They look about as good as the girl with the huge retainer strap around her neck that holds her braces in place.
D. To have any chance of stopping/steering you need 4 ($800) at which point you should just buy tires.

But alas you don't want to buy tires so I guess you're stuck.

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ADHD · 12-23-2008, 03:41 PM

any reputable auto parts store should have a set of CABLES for your car!!

CirrusSR22 · 12-23-2008, 03:51 PM

Chains/cables are not meant to be used on a full time-basis. Just mountain passes, unplowed back country roads, etc... Good luck crusing down the freeway in Chicago with chains on.

Buy some winter tires. Not sure why you are against them.

yogi4 · 12-23-2008, 03:54 PM

big nooooo (personal opinion)

CubanJJ09 · 12-25-2008, 03:13 AM

you can legally use chains to prevent sliding or skidding. I already looked up the statute. and anyone who thinks I'll be riding any faster than 30 Mph or when streets have been plowed are pretty dumb. these are gonna be used for when streets have yet to be plowed or when there's significant ice build up. prob use them a max of 5-7 times per year and only put 40 miles on them. trying to see if those Thule k-summits will clear the outside part of the fender. well see but thanks for the comments

Hoothout · 12-25-2008, 10:48 AM

get some good winter tires, dont get chains

Saintor · 12-25-2008, 11:09 AM

I have winter tires... I want studded winter tires.

Chains are popular... in Alps.

Tag · 12-25-2008, 01:57 PM

If you are not going to get snow tires then please don't drive your bimmer in the snow. Especially with your summer tires still on!

SG333E · 12-26-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

you can legally use chains to prevent sliding or skidding. I already looked up the statute. and anyone who thinks I'll be riding any faster than 30 Mph or when streets have been plowed are pretty dumb. these are gonna be used for when streets have yet to be plowed or when there's significant ice build up. prob use them a max of 5-7 times per year and only put 40 miles on them. trying to see if those Thule k-summits will clear the outside part of the fender. well see but thanks for the comments

OK go for it and please be sure to report back how much stuff you tear up on your car.

AcmeExplosives · 12-28-2008, 03:32 AM

I nearly puked in my mouth when I read the recommendations for chains. Guys...read Mike Miller's stuff in Roundel first. Then try here - http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=116

If ur driving a phat 7 or some hearty 10 cylinder M machine...........in Yukon territorry, chains might be a thought. Other than that...u have to ask urself, why am I putting my < 3/M/5 series through the wringer? - A nice set of 21st century Snows... will move that lightweight E....chasis across the highway well enough.

WayneDoodle · 01-29-2009, 11:15 PM

I used CABLES twice this year so far. I have not had a problem with them, but I also don't have ZSP.

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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Snow chains anyone? alright its getting pretty ridculious here in chicago with the snow. the summer tires arent holding (as i knew they wouldnt) does any one have and recommendations on a good pair of tire chains or something to give me some traction. i saw something called snowboots that looked pretty sweet but they didnt come in the size i need (275-35-18) and no im not going to go out and buy a snow tire/rim package. thanks for the help guys
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BavarianBeastTamer Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 550i m4 vert on order Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hoboken iTrader: (0)	snow tires will be your best option, but if you are looking for chains http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ED4Q1Q or if you don't need the best. http://www.tirechain.com/
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	chains,no thanks!
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Vnak Private First Class 2 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madera, CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed, snow tires are probably the best way to go. Chicago snows often anyways, right? The clearance on our vehicles are pretty small. I have the 162 tires and I'd be very scared to put chains on them. Might risk damaging the tire and wheel well. You might want to check your local auto parts store. I got my snow tire cables from Schucks along with my snow tires. Got the chains there for $35 bucks and it worked well with the snow tires. There was a little more clearance than my summer tires. I'm running 225/40/R17 with blizzaks LM25. Needed chains for the passes.
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Mrbojangles Lieutenant 41 Rep 560 Posts Drives: BMW M3- Melbourne RED- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA... The Valley iTrader: (0)	wow those chains on amazon are no joke, lol ive never seen something like that before.
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	those are pretty sweet, ill look into them. keep'em coming guys thanks again
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battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 44 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	chains in chiago are a nono. if u r caught be ready to pay a big fine
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SG333E Private First Class 2 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 08 AW 335 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CHI iTrader: (1)	No A. They are illegal in IL B. They probably ride like shit C. They look about as good as the girl with the huge retainer strap around her neck that holds her braces in place. D. To have any chance of stopping/steering you need 4 ($800) at which point you should just buy tires. But alas you don't want to buy tires so I guess you're stuck. __________________ 1970 Cuda 440+6 FE5 H6X9 4 SP> Moparts.com 1987 Grand National (422rwhp/566tq)>TurboBuick.com 2008 BMW 335 6MT> E90Post.com 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er > MTBR.com 2008 German Shorthair Pointer > Shorthairs.net
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CirrusSR22 Major 342 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Chains/cables are not meant to be used on a full time-basis. Just mountain passes, unplowed back country roads, etc... Good luck crusing down the freeway in Chicago with chains on. Buy some winter tires. Not sure why you are against them.
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	you can legally use chains to prevent sliding or skidding. I already looked up the statute. and anyone who thinks I'll be riding any faster than 30 Mph or when streets have been plowed are pretty dumb. these are gonna be used for when streets have yet to be plowed or when there's significant ice build up. prob use them a max of 5-7 times per year and only put 40 miles on them. trying to see if those Thule k-summits will clear the outside part of the fender. well see but thanks for the comments
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Tag this is the way 18322 Rep 8,546 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	If you are not going to get snow tires then please don't drive your bimmer in the snow. Especially with your summer tires still on!
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AcmeExplosives Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Devon, PA iTrader: (0)	I nearly puked in my mouth when I read the recommendations for chains. Guys...read Mike Miller's stuff in Roundel first. Then try here - http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=116 If ur driving a phat 7 or some hearty 10 cylinder M machine...........in Yukon territorry, chains might be a thought. Other than that...u have to ask urself, why am I putting my < 3/M/5 series through the wringer? - A nice set of 21st century Snows... will move that lightweight E....chasis across the highway well enough. __________________ '08 E93 335Cv 6 speed manual \|Space Gray\|Black\|Walnut\|ZPP\|ZSP\|CA\| Heated\|Nav\|iPod
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WayneDoodle Take Care! 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I used CABLES twice this year so far. I have not had a problem with them, but I also don't have ZSP.
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