Snow Chains

[BananaBoi]

Has anyone run snow chains on their car? Looking to go up to Tahoe and they expect a couple inches of snow during my drive there. Currently on Conti DWS06+ but curious if anyone else has had to install them.

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[Rocksandblues]

No!

 

[SupraSmashedBro]

You're better off getting winter tires

 

[Vertex]

You're better off getting winter tires

I'd opt for a vehicle that is capable of being driven in the snow. I would very highly recommend not driving the car in any amount of snow unless it is essentially melting on the road and just water. You might get by ok with snow tires if it is pretty minimal but I got stuck driving in some and there really was next to nothing on the road and the tires couldn't handle it granted they were not made for snow either but the car is just so light and you don't have much weight on the back tires.

 

[TurboZX10R]

chains are a really bad idea. If one breaks your in a world of trouble.

 

[Danimal]

Read the Car and Driver 40k mile long-term review of their Supra. They said even with winter tires, it got stuck in snow constantly.

 

[SupraMike40]

Yeah, I don't care how good of snow tires you have, this car is not meant for snow.

 

[Razors Edge]

Has anyone run snow chains on their car? Looking to go up to Tahoe and they expect a couple inches of snow during my drive there. Currently on Conti DWS06+ but curious if anyone else has had to install them.

Snow socks is what you get, not chains, for low profile tires. I just bought some for my GR 86 to get me home the week before thanksgiving, they worked great. It was actively snowing and I kept the speed to 25 or less (they say max 30 mph, wasn’t feeling froggy) and babied it down the mountain.

I didn’t have a choice as my wife needed the 4WD vehicle we have, and the Supra was a definite no go compared to the GR 86, if you have another vehicle, I would take it first. If not, snow socks and be ready to stay extra if more then a couple inches.

 

[razorlab]

I used to drive to/from Tahoe for over 20 years in some crazy storms with just DWS all season tires. However, it was in an Evo which is AWD. braking, turning and etc same thing but actual forward movement is where the AWD helps.

Since that drive to and from Tahoe is anything but flat, I would highly recommend NOT taking a low and short wheel base RWD there and back on all seasons.

 

[BananaBoi]

Thanks for the replies! Never had to drive while it is snowing before so just wanted thoughts. Don't have another vehicle unfortunately.

 

[Teleguy11]

NNOOOOOOOO.
I'd drive a "Smart" car in the snow before my Supra.

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[Andrew4Supra]

Buy a beater

 

[Razors Edge]

Thanks for the replies! Never had to drive while it is snowing before so just wanted thoughts. Don't have another vehicle unfortunately.

Honestly, I would check prices on renting a 4WD SUV, probably cheaper than getting stuck in Tahoe and paying for a room for 1-2 extra nights. Something to think about.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

If you must...

https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g63107045/best-tire-chain-alternatives/

 

[Danimal]

Honestly, I would check prices on renting a 4WD SUV, probably cheaper than getting stuck in Tahoe and paying for a room for 1-2 extra nights. Something to think about.

Agreed - a rental could be the least expensive option here. A tow could be more expensive let alone hotel and any vehicle repairs.

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