atleast he was able to get THAT far in. :badpokerface:

Don't laugh, I'm not willing to give up totally the performance asset and go with true snowies, So i had the idea to pick up a set of altimax arctics on steelies (Provided i still have the car- Not sure yet) and if they call for more than a few inches of snow on skiing days, bolt on the snowies. It literally takes ~ 5 mins a wheel so why not?

i'd probably just get chains....

Might be cheaper. Was just thinking of that because a buddy sold his car and has a set of steelies and altimax's which would fit perfectly, And he is too lazy to sell it so it's just sitting there... Could probably get it for a couple hundred bucks and a few six packs.

Tire chains are useless if you are already stuck. Get one of those traction mats is much better idea.

http://www.amazon.com/Car-Unstuck-Traction-Mats-Plates/dp/B004IROQH4
The difference between tow strap and chains is if the link snaps, metal goes some random direction with quite a bit of momentum. Tow straps' elasticity absorbs the brunt of the energy. But always put some type of jacket / blanket on top chains/straps/ropes before you yank on it with a motorized vehicle; any smashed lights etc these days cost more than a BCAA Premier membership.

i already suggested the traction mats a few posts back.... :badpokerface:

not sure if serious with tire chains in the lower mainland -_-

Buy some good winters, and a shovel and I can't see you getting stuck in the lower mainland.
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Not sure if serious either... :badpokerface:

Obviously those above comments about buying chains are for people that do runs up the local mountains and/or the interior. Who would drive around the city with chains....when at most its only slush / few cm of snow right now.

I had cables on my old car and I still got stuck as a bunch of snow accumulated under the chassis. I had to back up and get a running start to get out of the driveway and onto the semi-plowed street.

Best video on the use of a tow strap

supposedly its going to snow tomorrow

so let me get this straight.... you're going to get out of your car put this under the tires / get onto these to get yourself out..then you have to stop to go pick them up / get whoever is with you to pick them up and stop for them to get back in the car only to have moved a couple feet and probably need these again ? :badpokerface:

mountains are usually plowed, unless you are making night runs even then. A shovel would be more useful then chains, and I was not referring to people in the interior lol, just lower mainland.
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Perfect timing to finally own a quattro vehicle and put my snowies on. BRING IT ON WINTER!

It was supposedly going to snow a couple weekends ago lol. But it did hail today, pretty big pieces too.

It's snowed a few times in the last few days for those of us in the valley. It was snowing for a few hours yesterday (but not sticking). It will come sooner or later...

You're an idiot. Did you even read the thread? This is for people who drive in a foot + feet of powder multiple times per week.

DERP. You're retarded. Did you see the picture i posted? That was mount seymour at 6:00pm. 15 inches of powder on the road and parking lot, Yup, they are definetly plowed.

i mentioned it a few times throughout this thread.


shovel + chains + traction mats.


each tool has its place.


for the most part you'll be just fine with the shovel. you should be able to dig yourself out and clear a path so that you can get out. 90% of the time will probably be spent with the shovel clearing around your car.


the chains are cheap insurance and also required in SOME parts of the province such as the coquihalla. you can buy a set and they'll probably last you the life time of your vehicle.

if i had to only take on i'd take the shovel. if two out of the three then the chains + shovel.

Looks like everyone will get a chance in testing their tires today
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Um, 6:00 PM is considered a night run as it is dark out. And i'm the retard. Don't get defensive on me there tough guy. Thread doesn't need an Internet tough guy like yourself calling people names. I just stated my opinion. Maybe mine is biased because the last time I drove in snow I had my evo.

Also I'm not in Vancouver right now to judge, in alberta working up north. We got about 2 feet of snow and a 80km road of ice/snow back to the nearest city. No chains here :/
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and you call me an idiot. Bro you must be tough. Invest in a shovel and you wouldn't have got a bit high centered up at seymour.

Good luck in your future snow adventures. Better buy some chains just in case you get stuck at seymour in the middle of the night testing your snow tires. ;)
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My tires need to come in asap... nothing scarier than running on old Michelin TRX's, no traction control and rwd :okay:

I stand by everything i said. You clearly didn't read the thread. I had TWO shovels with me, and 2 people to dig and that was the only way out. And is 6:00pm the middle of the night, considering they don't close until 10? Didn't think so.

no snow in richmond :okay: