Snow Chains
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Racer
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Snow Chains
I am going to get flack for this but anyone used them for the vette?
Yes, I am
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19
**** no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Quote:
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...
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:39 PM
Drifting
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Feb 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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You do win the award for being the first to ask the question...
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
Burning Brakes
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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.:
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:46 PM
Melting Slicks
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Quote:
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.
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:46 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Uh... yea, i need some chains for some 335/30/18's
for use in TX btw.
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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.
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Quote:
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hotwheels57
You do win the award for being the first to ask the question...
Now that's just plain wrong.
Funny
But wrong!
Feb 13, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Feb 13, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Feb 13, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Quote:
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.
Feb 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Don't..just Don't do it
Feb 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Feb 13, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Feb 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Snow chains?
You know there are SNOW TIRES available for this car...
Feb 13, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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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.
Feb 13, 2008 | 09:09 PM
Drifting
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i have chains on mine.......
............... i need them for the snow plow.
Feb 13, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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