Ummm no. To all the previous replies. For 99% of the snow storms on the major highways to and from Lake Tahoe & Yosemite, having 4x4/All Wheel Drive, you will NOT need chains.

glad that you have not run into the problem. I was forced to put on chains last year on the 80 going up the hill because DOT said I did not have dedicated snow tires only S/M all season. I did have the chains and put them on. I do not think that I needed them but could not proceed unless installed.

One thing to remember when putting them on is that they only go on the rear tires. Also need to turn the DSC off and go with DTC only ( pages 97 and 257 of 2009 Manual). did not have any issues with chains on in the recommended setup and the roads were covered with packed snow and some powder.

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