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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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I am going to get flack for this but anyone used them for the vette?
Yes, I am
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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**** no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Storm Cloud
I am going to get flack for this but anyone used them for the vette?
Yes, I am

(not a flame)...do they even make them big enough for the wide tires? You might need studded "Supercar" tires instead...
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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You do win the award for being the first to ask the question...

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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no but it may have been a good idea for the michigan trip home for christmas.

Savings driving 900 miles in the Z06 over the Z71: 2 hours and $100 in gas

New rear fascia.:

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Storm Cloud
I am going to get flack for this but anyone used them for the vette?
Yes, I am
Pretty stupid if you ask me. Probably not good for the car either. Why wouldn't you spend a couple grand and get a winter beater

And to answer your question no I don't thats what I drove my Honda Accord for.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Uh... yea, i need some chains for some 335/30/18's for use in TX btw.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Bad idea. I bought my 04 new and had to sign a document indicating that I would not install any type of snow chains on the car or the warranty is null and void.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
You do win the award for being the first to ask the question...

Now that's just plain wrong. Funny But wrong!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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You should have stopped smoking illigal narcotics at an earlier age.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Storm Cloud
I am going to get flack for this.
Ya think? If you do, make sure you get the ones with the welded on V bars. I wonder if you could use them at the drags in summer? Good dig off the line. Maybe www.tirechains.com will become a CF supporting vendor.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Don't..just Don't do it
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Not no but he** no.

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Snow chains? You know there are SNOW TIRES available for this car...
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Chapter 6 of your owner's manual:

Notice:
Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the rear tires.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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i have chains on mine.......









............... i need them for the snow plow.
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Chapter 6 of your owner's manual:
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