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X5-4-Fighting 03-01-2009 06:12 PM

Spikes-Spider snow chains on 20" tires
 
In case anyone is curious, the Spikes-Spider chains worked great on the 20" (Style 87 rims/Diamaris tires) setup that I have! I used them 2 weekends in a row during the recent snow storms at Mammoth Lakes, CA. Coincidentally, Mammoth has received the most snow in the lower 48 States so far this season.

Anyway, I wasn't prepared to pay $500 for a set of Spikes-Spiders. With a little patience and a lot of luck, I just happened to find someone on craigslist who was selling their set for practically nothing. For reference in case someone down the line is curious in getting a set and want to know what they look like on 20" tires, here's a couple photos.

TOTAL time to install the set on the rear tires: 1-minute (:30 on each side). Awesome!!! :thumbup:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/...8925c86b_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/...26457e51_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/...f61172df_b.jpg

Dking05 03-02-2009 12:29 AM

hmm im suprised these actually work, but i still lean to the X chain on all 4 wheels in snow...5min :) but nice job

BMWLOVER 03-02-2009 01:26 AM

The last picture looks very nice!!!

mrkbbd 03-02-2009 02:04 AM

how fast can you go with them on?

X5-4-Fighting 03-02-2009 02:36 AM

Like with most chains, the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph. But I do remember going 40 mph at one point until I kept it at no more than 35 mph. I didn't need them on the X too long.

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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
how fast can you go with them on?



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