Snow chains
12-26-2008, 07:08 PM
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Snow chains
It has been snowing for over a week in Seattle. I don't have winter setup for my car so it has been sitting in the garage all this time. Most of the snow was cleared off today, so I decided to the RS4 out and got stuck right outside my driveway. I knew it wasn't a great idea.
I am not going to get a winter setup this year so I was wondering if using snow chains is possible or is it a terrible idea.
I am not going to get a winter setup this year so I was wondering if using snow chains is possible or is it a terrible idea.
12-26-2008, 08:36 PM
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How about Spikes Spiders? No worries about suspension clearance around the back of
<center><img src="http://www.racknroad.com/images/products/resized/large/ZSpikes-SpiderP.jpg"></center><p>the wheel/tire. Not ideal for really gnarly conditions, but pretty decent and quick and easy to install.<ul><li><a href="http://www.spikes-spiders.com/">http://www.spikes-spiders.com/</a</li></ul>
12-27-2008, 06:56 AM
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A very similar option is the Thule K-Summit
Sorry, I don't have a link handy, but just google it & you will find a couple of sources in the US. They are a little less expensive, but still around $400. Thule's are Italian made vs. Swiss for the Spikes-Spiders.
12-27-2008, 08:40 AM
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Here is an alternative to full blown winter tires for next year
Nokian WRG2 and WRs. More then do the business in snow.<ul><li><a href="http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11899&group=1.02&name=Nokian%20WRG 2">http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11899&group=1.02&name=Nokian%20WRG 2</a</li></ul>
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12-27-2008, 09:51 AM
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I'm out in Seattle too, would definitely have two sets of tires if you plan to drive in the snow.
I live on a big hill and tried to take the scoobie down with summer tires on...not so much fun, and resulted in all kinds of ungraceful driving. Now that I have my winter tires (Hankook), it's no problem going up and down steep grades. The Audi is staying parked for a few more days.
12-27-2008, 09:51 AM
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But given the ice conditions they get there - I suspect he needs snows
This is not the first year the Pacific NW has gotten hit hard<ul><li><a href="http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=29e_1229888924">Link</a></li></ul>