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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Has anyone tried puting snow chains on a corvette. It sounds like fun i might try it. Any comments or suggestions, i have never delt with snow chains before. lol
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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why do you need chains? You have a built in snowplow if you have a C5.....
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Not something I would even consider. If it is that bad out, I just stay home.....
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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no

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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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i'd be real careful; if you decide to do it. all you would need is one broken link or to have the spring contractor slip or break and the damage done to the rear fender fiberglass would be monumental (don't ask how i know, lol fortunately it wasn't on one of my vettes). the things you do when you are young for "kicks", LOL!
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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You should slap yourself for even thinking about doing that.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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lol, yea but i cant plow if i cant move
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cgburton12
Has anyone tried puting snow chains on a corvette. It sounds like fun i might try it. Any comments or suggestions, i have never delt with snow chains before. lol
Of course it can be done - but why in the world would it be fun?

You can't drive fast, you can't give throttle, and if you crash it for one reason or another and it was not necessary to even have it out - you'll feel like CRAP and wish you had left it in the garage

Your choice but I would rather drive my other vehicle (That's to say you do have another to drive instead of the Vette)

Thanks,Matt
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I dont know if i will try it yet but if i do i wont be driving far, just around my house. (and pics will be posted)
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cgburton12
I dont know if i will try it yet but if i do i wont be driving far, just around my house. (and pics will be posted)
Great! Get good close ups of the damage.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cgburton12
I dont know if i will try it yet but if i do i wont be driving far, just around my house. (and pics will be posted)
LOL you have to be joking but if your not post the pics ,ha ha.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MillertimeZ06
You should slap yourself for even thinking about doing that.
I can't imagine why anyone would even think this might be fun.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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I forsee a trip to the body shop in your future.
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It all depends on if my friend can find his chains and if they fit, or how much i can get them for. If its not too sketchy ill try it.

Spinin tires with sparks?
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From the Owner's Manual:

NOTICE:
Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
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why don't you get your head examined
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Don't waste your time, just get a 4x4 truck
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I don't think that you're serious but if you are:
Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
From the Owner's Manual:

NOTICE:
Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
Let us know how much it costs for the repairs and paintwork. Would be much cheaper to buy a winter vehicle.
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Might want to read the owners manual - it is certainly not recommended on the Vette. If need be, you can buy snow tires (Goodyear makes them) as well as all season tires from brands like Michelin.
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Originally Posted by cgburton12

Spinin tires with sparks?


your going to end up destroying your rear quarters

make sure you post pics
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