Yes! Tire chains are legal in Wisconsin. Chapter 347 of the Wisconsin vehicle code states that tire chains of reasonable proporations may be used when required for safety during ice and snow.
You can buy tire snow chains at stores like Walmart, auto parts stores like AutoZone or O'Reilly Auto Parts, or outdoor retailers like REI. Online options like Amazon and Tire Rack also offer a wide selection of tire snow chains for purchase.
I own a 2004 Audi Allroad with the same tire size: 245 45 R18. Found my chains at Walmart for $35, don't forget the special bungies to keep them tight on your wheel. ps Chains are not illegal in all states. I believe chains are illegal in all states of the US unless you are driving a fuel tanker but I could be wrong. Although I have never seen chains in that size before. If you want better traction I suggest buying some snow tires.
The Saturn manual does not recommend conventional chains or cable due to tight clearances between the tire and front suspension. The Spider chains recommended by Saturn are over priced at $400 Plus. So I took some measurements and the clearances are tight. I purchase some $40 Cobra Cable chains made by Quality Chain, Hillsboro, OR for 235/60/17 tires that came with the Vue. Auto Zone selected the cables on the computer and recommended a set of cable tightners for $5. I installed the cables and tightners and check the clearances. The cable to Strut has 1" clear and the top of tire to underside of the strut spring support plate is only 1/2". So I drove it on dry asphault up to 20 MPH and had no noise. I believe cables will work well, if you keep your speed down and decrease it if you hear any metal to metal noise.
The very best reviewed snow tire is the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 but it is expensive. The very best budget snow tire is the General Altimax Arctic and is just as good but noisier and rides a little rougher.
Snow socks use friction to provide the grip. Dry snow and ice sticks to fabric and the Socks are made from a technical fabric which sticks to the snow. The specially developed textile also "wicks away" any water that's found between the ground and the tyre, (generated e.g. by the warmth of the sun, or wheel spin), thereby maximising the friction grip.
"The laws for snow tire chains very from state to state, country to country, province to province, county to county. Check with your local bylaw or MP for more info."
Yes, tire chains are legal in New Jersey. However, they are typically only used during severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow or ice, and must be installed properly to avoid damage to the road surface. It is always advisable to check current regulations before using tire chains in the state.
Snow tire chains can be purchased at almost any store that sells tires in an area that it snows. Walmart is one place that sells snow tire chains. It is also possible to find them online at any tire store.
It depends where you live, but tire chains will certainly be very useful if you live in an area where there is a lot of snow in the winter. If you decide to get tire chains, it is important that you chose snow chains that fit your car.
Yes they are legal and are required on two tires on a driven axle on emergency routes when the roadway is covered with ice or snow.
Yes, they are legal.
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Tire chains do not greatly affect highway driving in the snow, other than you need to drive slower to adjust. Make sure you have the proper chains for your vehicle.
Cable tire chains are also known as snow chains, they are devices fitted onto the drive wheels of vehicles to provide friction or traction while driving through snow or ice.
The same pressure you use without chains.
first thing you need to do is get the information on how to apply tire chains check out http://www.seattleauto.net/tire-chains-and-snow-tires-101.Then if you decide you'd like to get some tire chains checkout http://www.vulcantire.com/chainfaq.htm
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