Still need chains??
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Still need chains??
Okay. I'm new to the A4 Quattro experience. I have the 98.5 Tip model. Question---if you replace the standard 15" with snow tires,will you still need chains for Tahoe? Also, call me cheap but can't I buy some tires that will work year round (5 ski trips per season-tops)???<br>
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Re: Still need chains??
from my experience with my old Couep Quattro, with good snot tires you don't need chains. With Gislaved snows on the car, I was able to go thru up to 12" of unplowed snow, even in hilly Pittsburgh area. Chains worry me; having them come loose, dmaging the feeners or suspension (or brake lines), noisy, can't go mor ethan about 30 MPH and then for limited distances. I've never used them, aboe could all be for old style, steel chains.<p>All-seasons are a compromise to me; lose out in both summer and winter vs. summer/winter tires. Used them one winter on Coupe, didn't like them (lots of slipping on hills and poorly plowed/salted roads).
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Re: Still need chains??
As I understand it, as long as your tires have M&S designation, you can pass at the Tahoe chain controls. The tires that come with the audi sport package are NOT M&S rated , and as<br>most of the people have indicated on this forum are terrible snow tires - in fact dangerous was mentioned.
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No but legally probably yes.
From my experience the CHP is very strict about chains. My previous vehicle was a Toyota 4x4 with 31" BFG all-terrains and the CHP in the San Diego would not let me go up mountain without chains. I know the CHP in Norcal is less strict but I would not be suprised if they stopped you.
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Re: Still need chains??
I can't vouch for the law on the Nevada side of the lake, but for California, the following applies.<p>There are 3 levels of chain restrictions in California.<p>R-1 chains required; passenger vehicles and light trucks OK with snow tires, but must carry chains;<p>R-2 chains required; 4wd passenger vehicles and light trucks OK with snow tires, but must carry chains; and<p>R-3 chains required. Period. No exceptions.<p>NOTE: R-1 and R-2 both REQUIRE you to carry chains. The CHP and CalTrans can insist that you show them your chains before they allow you to proceed. Even if it's R-1 and you have snow tires, they can write you for being in violation if you don't have chains with you.<p>Most of the time they won't check if you have snows, but they can.<p>However, I've never seen them check the size of the chains. I drove for years with a pair of chains that wouldn't fit my car - but nobody ever caught that. I wouldn't advise it, of course, but in a pinch...<br>
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Will Audi allow chains?
When I got my new A4 1.8TQ recently, I was forced to sign a document that said that I was not allowed to put chains on the car. However, it seems like they are necessary to pass in some areas. What's the deal?? Thanks<br>
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