Anybody know if it is ever required to have chains on a 4wd vehicle?
03-01-2007, 06:55 AM
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So depending on the officers mood then? I hate WA State.
In extreme weather conditions, the <u>Washington State Patrol will require all vehicles (except all-wheel drive) to install tire chains.</U> However, <i>the Washington State Patrol</i> <b>can</b> require chains on all-wheel drive vehicles too.
Damn, make up your mind WA.
In extreme weather conditions, the <u>Washington State Patrol will require all vehicles (except all-wheel drive) to install tire chains.</U> However, <i>the Washington State Patrol</i> <b>can</b> require chains on all-wheel drive vehicles too.
Damn, make up your mind WA.
03-01-2007, 07:26 AM
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I have never had to put chains on any AWD I've owned, although I always carry a set with me...
I think that the road will normally be closed before AWD's would need chains.
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03-01-2007, 08:00 AM
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Honestly, the should let the officers decide....
2WD + BLizzaks > AWD + S03s
really most 4WD cars have crappy 80K rated highway radials with horrible snow traction. And most high performance AWD cars have summer tires. Officers should be educated on tire ratings and be able to decide on an "educated" per case basis.
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They just make it so AWD/4WD needs chains too if they do NOT have M+S rated tires.
really most 4WD cars have crappy 80K rated highway radials with horrible snow traction. And most high performance AWD cars have summer tires. Officers should be educated on tire ratings and be able to decide on an "educated" per case basis.
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They just make it so AWD/4WD needs chains too if they do NOT have M+S rated tires.
03-01-2007, 08:30 AM
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In Oregon, its required only when there's a "conditional road closure".
FWIW, I've never seen a "conditional road closure" in all my years of going to Mt Hood. But I have heard that it happens on rare occasions on I-5 through the Syskiyous.
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03-01-2007, 08:37 AM
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Agreed. Still need to carry chains in your car though per WA law..
From 4. in link:
I have an all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle. When "Chains Required" signs are posted, do I have to use chains?
No. All-wheel drive vehicles are exempt from chain requirements when all wheels are in gear and are equipped with approved traction devices, provided that tire chains for at least one set of drive tires are carried in the vehicle. For more information, read WAC 204-24-050 .
Bruce<ul><li><a href="http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/traction.htm#top">WSP Traction Devices</a></li></ul>
I have an all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle. When "Chains Required" signs are posted, do I have to use chains?
No. All-wheel drive vehicles are exempt from chain requirements when all wheels are in gear and are equipped with approved traction devices, provided that tire chains for at least one set of drive tires are carried in the vehicle. For more information, read WAC 204-24-050 .
Bruce<ul><li><a href="http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/traction.htm#top">WSP Traction Devices</a></li></ul>
