dagwoodzz Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hey guys, figure some of you cold weather guys could help me. we are taking a family vacation to snow ski in Copper Mtn Co. next week. Taking the wife's Honda Odysess. I am worried about foul weather, looks good going up, but don't know about coming back. I would feel safer if I had some snow chains with me. However snow chains are not easy to find in SE Louisiana. go figure. Can I simply stop at a Wal-mart in Kansas and find a cheap set that hopefully will never be used. Or does more thought and planning need to go into selecting snow chains. What I'm looking for is... Where to buy? What not to buy. Also the van has some tight wheel clearance - would this cause rubbing issues, perhaps I just don't have a snow car. Thanks Dag btw miss you guys, need to po-ho a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I think the diamond tire chains from http://www.tirechain.com/ are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the link. $50 bucks is cheaper than triple A Edited November 14, 2010 by dagwoodzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 If you have a local/regional place similar to Les Schwab Ties like we have up here, they will give a full refund com spring if you never used them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hey guys, figure some of you cold weather guys could help me. we are taking a family vacation to snow ski in Copper Mtn Co. next week. Taking the wife's Honda Odysess. I am worried about foul weather, looks good going up, but don't know about coming back. I would feel safer if I had some snow chains with me. However snow chains are not easy to find in SE Louisiana. go figure. Can I simply stop at a Wal-mart in Kansas and find a cheap set that hopefully will never be used. Or does more thought and planning need to go into selecting snow chains. What I'm looking for is... Where to buy? What not to buy. Also the van has some tight wheel clearance - would this cause rubbing issues, perhaps I just don't have a snow car. Thanks Dag btw miss you guys, need to po-ho a little more. Hey Dag, post yourself on the member map so that I'm not alone down here. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hey Dag, post yourself on the member map so that I'm not alone down here. James Done, saw some of the fine print that scares me... To keep this information a bit more private and secure for NPORA members, this map is an integrated part of the forum, hosted on our server and is only visible to registered NPORA members and only when they are logged in This means that Scott now know where Pez lives. Stalker's heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Just make sure the chains are tight and the you can put chains on.If it says there not reconmended in the owners manuel then dont,since its most likly a brake line issue.I for one would do studs over chains,since there a lot better compaired to chains,and they make cool sparks when you spin the tires on dry pavement. FWd vans go good with A/S tires already. Edited November 15, 2010 by nismothunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 This means that Scott now know where Pez lives. Stalker's heaven I knew that well before this map existed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 I knew that well before this map existed That was actually a dig at k9sar, but he won't bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 hahaha Ok see now THAT makes sense! :ll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ladder type chains work the best VS cable chains, but they are harder to find and have a tendency to elongate and smack the fender wells at speeds above 35 MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 I got the cable chains... They were cheapest and might only be used once if never. http://www.tirechain.com/P235-65R-16.htm My hope is I wont need them. The forcast is sunshine Thursday and Friday, driving days going up. The condo is ski-in ski-out. Hopefully the van can stay parked all week. D Thanks for your help,driving in the snow is not my strong suit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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