Chains Required!
 

Hey all,
I was out recently playing in the snow, and actually came across an area that required chains, even if you had AWD with snows on....Well I didn't have chains (or snow tires for that matter), so I had to turn around. I have never had any problems with the X3 in the snow, even with the sport package. So, do I buy Spike Spiders for the Sport wheels for the 3-times-a-year-this-happens? or a set of 17's w/snows to run chains?
Thanks,
TikiGod

where? I was JUST in my ski area AT 8 degrees before windchill and they didn't require chains

You can probably only run chains on the smaller wheels (not as wide) so you don't rip up the fender wells.

When I lived in HB we needed chains going up to Big Bear some times. It just depends on the weather. My ex-wife and daughter drove up there today in her Saturn and didn't need chains.

Well, basically I found out that there are 4 levels of regulations:
1: Carry Chains or Traction Tires
2:Chains (required for 2WD and/or certain traction tires) or Traction Tires (AWD) required
3: Chains required on all vehicles
4: Road closed to all traffic
So, it seems like I would have to get non-sport wheels and dedicated snows even to use chains, because I can't keep the Sport Wheels and use chains.
So, it looks like Winter Wheels for me!
TikiGod