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Originally Posted by Joshdub
Legally you have to have them in your car in my area.
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Originally Posted by Proflyer
You guys likely need to read the law a bit more. If you don't have AWD then you generally need specific snow tires OR chains. If you have awd you're good. If it's even more strict (which it gets in CO sometimes) then you need awd AND snow tires OR AWD and chains.
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LOL. Only comment with certainty based on the limits of YOUR knowledge. (ie Colorado)
In California- where OP is- the state law requires you CARRY chains even with AWD (or 4x4) with snow tires. So while you can drive past the chain check with snows on AWD, they COULD ask to see chains in the back In other words even in R2 conditions you need to be carrying chains to meet R3 if required.
Caltrans Winter Driving Tips Chain Controls
I have never been asked, in 25 years of mountain driving. But it is the law in CA.