Snow Chain Recomendations.....HELP!

[callen]

Am planning on taking a major road trip from Houston to Vermont in a few days.......have new Michelin XGTV4s.... should I get a set of snow chains? And if so what kinds and what to avoid...finally source...

Thanks

Callen

[billy in slo]

Don't know the answer but here is a good link
http://www.tirechain.com/

[632 Regal]

I dont think there is enough clearance on the E34 for chains, Im sure I read this somewhere...I'll see if I have anything bookmarked for you.

[tim s]

i know there is a section on bad weather driving.
tim s.

[callen]

Canadians? Yankees? No chains??? just winter treads?

[632 Regal]

Canadians? Yankees? No chains??? just winter treads?

[JonE]

Chains are against the law here in Minnesota, Blizzaks work real good, though.

[632 Regal]

Use only snow chains* according to SAE J 1232 classification "S". The snow chains may be used on drive wheels (rear) only.

Do not exceed 30 MPH (50 km/h).

Page 103 states:

We recommend the exclusive use of BMW snow chains.

So theres the official answer for you.

[Rory]

Am planning on taking a major road trip from Houston to Vermont in a few days.......have new Michelin XGTV4s.... should I get a set of snow chains? And if so what kinds and what to avoid...finally source...

Thanks

Callen
I do not believe that chains are legal in most places these days. The main roads should be just fine, are you going to be up in the mountains or traveling on back roads? Just take it easy and hope for warm weather. All seasons are not ideal for snow and ice but if you take it easy and there are not any big storms you will be just fine. I am heading south for Christmas, if you want to swing by Boston you can borrow my Blizzaks for a few days. :D

Best,
Rory

[m5maniac2001]

Snow chains are illegal here in Vermont. They rip up the road too much. Just get some good snow tires.

[callen]

Well made it fine with my Michelin all seasons....it did snow and on morning of departure freezing rain....yippee. The 735 made the 4000 trip just fine. Vermont is an incredible state.......hopefully one day I'll be called a flat lander.

callen

[callen]

Regal:

Thanks....kinda guessed what manual would say just wondered what was really used....guess I was paranoid driving in snow and ice...been a while and living in Houston don't see the white stuff much.

callen

[callen]

Kind offer.....thanks...