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I'd like to see them stepping things up. They have no man power to do so. The current rules are stupid in the extreme. Checking for socks/chains in the trunk on a dry highway is way down the totem-pole of beneficial actions and onerous in the extreme.
Roads today were carnage on the pass. If the rule was a triple peak rated tire much of it could be avoided. Chains are a disaster. Most folks have no clue how to use them, when or where to use them and will avoid using them at all costs. You're only getting a fine if you're in the ditch and at that point it's small potatoes compared to the other costs.
If you're driving in the snow a lot, a good set of winter tires is a wise investment that pays for itself many times over. A far more sensible choice regardless of vehicle drive-train.
Use chains mainly for off road in snow and ice. I carry them with me all the time. Rear only Pewag HD ladder chains without cams and a set of bungees. Keep the rear tires fully aired up and air the front tires way down. Check the chains for tension often. I tried to run class s with adjusters and broke them very quickly off road. It just takes one rock and they are toast. These ladder style are much easier to install and do not get as tangled up as the class s. They are heavy, but cant beat the durability. Will also get you out of some serious mud if needed, These will get put to good use this February in Maine at Winter Romp
If the need arises to run snow chains or cables on a 2020-2024 Defender, should they be mounted on the front or rear wheels (if only running one set)? It looks like rear wheels are correct?
We live at 9,500' so we drive on snow a lot and do not own chains. I do not even know the rules for chains in Colorado. I know sometimes they'll be flashing signs that the chain law is in effect. We never have any issues, and I'm on the stock 19" Goodyear Adventures that many seem to hate. Had close to a foot on the ground this morning when I went to the gym. On snow Defender will be fine. Ice???
12-24-2022, 12:29 AM
