Subbed. I'd like to see the video on youtube.

 

Based on my experience, the clearance between the tire and wheel well would not allow any show chain, cable chaing or nylon chain setup. You will have body damage, or wheel well damage for sure. No matter how tight you apply the chains, they will life and make contact. I have seen nylon chains break and slap and damage the outside fender. I know, when I was younger I had a 280ZX lowered with wide tires and use to go skiing with nylon chains.. Learn from me please. I love my C5 and only drive it in good weather, I have a Ram 1500 just for the skiing and winter runs. I also have a Saturn SC2 for commuting, I'm lucky I guess. I also live in California and don't have to worry about snow... Lifes good.

 

I'm not sure you can find chains wide enough...but it is something I've often thought of doing with someone elses vehicle....

 

I never understood driving a sports car in the winter time. I've seen some argue that it's still just a car...some argue that their making payments on it, so therefor they want to drive it.

My argument is this...sure it's just a car and all, BUT I don't buy the argument that it some how saves money to drive the car when your making payments on it. Maybe it's because I live in a cold snowy climate where they constantly salt the roads. Other then seeing the odd Porsche from time to time, I've never seen a Corvette drive in the snow. With the constant temperature flux, and salt, you can expect paint damage in the long run and corrosion on all metal parts. This in turn cost you more in the long run when it comes time to do a repair and bolts/nuts that have to be removed are seized or break. Re-sale value also takes a nose dive...would you buy a vette that's been driven multiple winters in the snow and salt???

I bought a winter beater as my daily driver. It cost me about 2g's but it saves me money in the long run and my poor vette can stay in my garage nice and warm! As for chains on the tires...good luck with that....

 

if anyone trys this would you please post a youtube link

 

 

finally, someone with common sence

 

Still waiting for the Youtube. Think it's though. OP probably just wanted to get a reaction thread going.

 

No chains, but no go too!

 

Good stuff. Could have done w/o the Oompa Loompa song though.

 

As my plate says - IMLVNIT - If this doesn't say it all about winter driving I don't know what does. Great Job!

 

you're all a bunch of pansies , I drove it in the snow (slushy, not packed) - works fine as long as the air dam clears it and you don't have to start uphill.
great fun and you learn a lot about car control.

 

I agree, that video just simply confuses me as I have driven in worse snow and managed just fine on multiple occations... Yes starting out uphill is pretty complicated sometimes but damn, level ground and a few inches, not a problem... That is unless the car is lowered and you try and use the front end as a plow...

 

Go here if you really want the option.

http://www.spikes-spiders.com/

 

I drive w/ chains on year round, just do it!

 

With the chains and putting a plow on my 02, I can earn a few extra bucks doing parking lots!!! LOL

 

After you put the chains on throw a bunch of cement blocks in the rear so you can get some extra weight over the rear tires. If your going to do something dumb you might as well go all out while doing it.

 

put the chains around your neck,vettes don't drive in the snow!!!!

 

Actually looks like it might work safely -- but I think I'll save the $500 and stay home that day....

 

you want options?...you can't handle the options!!
Remember that in a "Few Good Men?"
Well that wasn't the line.. but the tone is the same....


Andy