FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Tire Chains

Who has them? Do you ever need them?

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 13, 2011 at 9:45am

For $100 all apprehension worry disapear forever.

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on January 13, 2011 at 10:30am

Around Tahoe they close the roads before going to R3 level. If all you ever do is go to Tahoe, you probably won't be required to use chains on a 4x4.

Other areas of the Sierra's that do not have high traffic from tourists will keep roads open or may not plow as regularly. I like to know the area I am going, be aware of the conditions and prepare accordingly. I have had to prove I had chains around Yosemite and on eastern side of the Sierras.

Maybe I am crazy for wanting to be prepared for most situations. Also, usually bring my recovery gear with me to snow country since I have pulled half a dozen people out of snow banks and ditches over the last 2 years.