who here use snow chain for winter season?

[LoudCamry]

I got a lower gen5 camry with a lip kits. I want to know if anyone here use snow chain while driving in snow condition.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Nope, they are illegal up here. I have snow tires.. But the Camry is now off the road for winters..i bought a new car for winter.

[LoudCamry]

What I meant was for driving up the mountain not everyday driving. I will be going to the mountain almost every weekend for snowboarding and want to use the Camry to save on gas. My car and lower and I want.to know if the snow China or cable will rub the fender inner liner and cause damage.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

How much gap do you have between the fender and wheel? the chains will probably have some slack. And if it happens to break that could also cause problems. Personally i wouldn't do it with a lowered car.

[LoudCamry]

gap are about 2 finger, how good are snow tires? will 2 be ok or i would need 4?

[ScoutOut]

I've got a Gen 6 just lowered it on tein's with about a 2 finger gap all around and I'm looking for tire chains too. I'm sure you'd be fine too down here driving on chains driving up the mountain. Not like it's gonna snow all over socal. I'll let you know what I find. Not sure when I will be getting them though.

@Punk- Why are tire chains illegal in Canada?

[Glenn8963]

instead of chains, can you use cables..?? there is also a product that i have seen on a message board, but i do not know where, and it looks like a tire covering you put on your tires for traction..very easy to put on (the ad said) and take off.....you will have to do a google search for tire traction products...if i can find a link, i will post it.....

[LE05]

Originally Posted by LoudCamry

gap are about 2 finger, how good are snow tires? will 2 be ok or i would need 4?

most dedicated snow tires will be better than any all season in the snow. it makes a world of difference, but performance from brand to brand will vary. i am a fan of the Bridgestone Blizzaks, makes me feel much more confident driving in snow. always use snow tires on all 4 wheels, you might as well use none with only two.

[Lauren]

^Yeah I also run snows. I have studdable General Altimax Arctics. No issues with them and I am lowered as well.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

I have run X-Ice snows for 4 years and i switched to Falken Euro Winters last year (i had to upsize because of the BBK).

And i am going to use the Falkens on my Subaru for winters. I wouldn't go without personally i know in CA it is harder because you just have snow in the mountains and stuff.

But i travel in the deep north where there is a ton of snow and ice and i have never had a problem.

As i said chains and studs are illegal here, so really my only option is snow tires.

[touringcamry]

The OP is in Southern California it doesn't really make sense to have snow tires on a separate set of wheels. The tires will probably have to be replaced due to age before they wear out. The tires would only be used when going up the mountain on the weekends.

Thule makes various snow chains, including some that only require 9mm clearance. They may have something that fits your requirements.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

I agree, but chains could rip apart your car quickly if not properly installed...which would cost more than a set of winter tires to fix lol

[arabianobsession]

^+1
Snow chains are illegal here too for passenger cars, and I wouldn't want to go through the hassle of using them anyway.