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Old 12-28-2007, 09:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My "second" car in winter mode.





Yeah, picture tells it all. Was up in the mountains and the chains didn't do jack! Good thing I had VDC or I would of pulled off some Initial D moves and end up in a ravine.

Oh btw, those are 20" rims btw and the chains......tell let's just say they aren't cheap for those size.
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Old 12-29-2007, 04:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Very nice. Where did you get the chains from? I almost bought an MKX last week (wife) but it had the 20's on it, they looked good, but it seems to me every 20 has street tires on it. Its like you can't have the decent tires (on a 4wd or Awd) with 20's...oh well Im just ing

Nice ride, I heard those ride pretty decent and are fun to drive.

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didnt know they made chains for 20s.
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Old 12-29-2007, 01:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I really didn't check which brand they were. I quickly returned them after I got back down. I was lucky to get a full refund back.

And yeah, they are fun to drive, especially on icy roads. The only time when you can actually drift an SUV without flipping.
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The snow chains blend right in. LOL
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I'm surprised to hear the chains didn't do anything. Maybe you have to couple them with some decent tires cause then the difference in grip is too big?

I don't think ur car will flip LOL, my Highlander inches sideways if I press the throttle too hard in the rain.
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^Well, having it only RWD and going up on a hill covered in ice and snow in 20 degree weather at 5mph won't do you much good with or without chains.

Plus, the Infiniti has a lower center of gravity compared to other SUVs. Plus with wider tires, stiffer suspensions, and lower roof line will eventually lower my chances of flipping the car. Not like I would like to debunk that theory.
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