Comments on: Your Subaru, Snow Tires and Chains Explained http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/ All Wheel Drive Auto is a unique independent Seattle area Expert Subaru service & repair facility. We combine years of dealer experience with a local neighborhood shop atmosphere. We use high quality Subaru parts & test equipment and have the expert knowledge to fix it right the first time. Call us at 425-828-3600 to get a quote or find out more. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:14:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Chris http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-8140 Chris Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:30:37 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-8140 Hi, just found this string and am eager to get some info. I have a new 2010 Impreza Premium 5 door that is about a month old. We are planning a trip to the snow, and see the owners manual says NO to chains on the Impreza due to clearance issues. I live in CA and CA-DOT has certain chain requirements. One of which says you have to use chains even if your manufacturer says you shouldn't - you can use cables or Spike's spider(?). My main question is what is the best way to equip myself for the snow and stay compliant with both Subaru and DOT? Any info is appreciated. We are hoping to take the Buarsu up to the snow instead of my Tacoma (which has clearance for chains/cables), but want to be safe compliant. Thanks for any assistance. Hi, just found this string and am eager to get some info.

I have a new 2010 Impreza Premium 5 door that is about a month old. We are planning a trip to the snow, and see the owners manual says NO to chains on the Impreza due to clearance issues. I live in CA and CA-DOT has certain chain requirements. One of which says you have to use chains even if your manufacturer says you shouldn’t - you can use cables or Spike’s spider(?).

My main question is what is the best way to equip myself for the snow and stay compliant with both Subaru and DOT?

Any info is appreciated. We are hoping to take the Buarsu up to the snow instead of my Tacoma (which has clearance for chains/cables), but want to be safe compliant.

Thanks for any assistance.

]]> By: Leo http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7573 Leo Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:18:57 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7573 Thanks Justin this does help alot. I had not thought about that. Thanks again! -Leo Thanks Justin this does help alot. I had not thought about that. Thanks again!

-Leo

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7532 Justin Stobb Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:10:04 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7532 Hi Leo, If it was me I would get a set of Stud less snow and Ice tires on a different set of rims. The 2 hour drive will not mess up stud-less snow tires, that is part of the reason they are such a good idea. Hope that helps Justin Hi Leo,

If it was me I would get a set of Stud less snow and Ice tires on a different set of rims.

The 2 hour drive will not mess up stud-less snow tires, that is part of the reason they are such a good idea.

Hope that helps

Justin

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7531 Justin Stobb Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:42:58 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7531 Hi Lyle, The first gear thing was probably not the best way to go as it kind of creates a increased wheel torque situation, I would first lower the tire pressure down to 24 psi the next time, and try that. Justin Hi Lyle,

The first gear thing was probably not the best way to go as it kind of creates a increased wheel torque situation, I would first lower the tire pressure down to 24 psi the next time, and try that.

Justin

]]> By: Leo http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7473 Leo Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:37:43 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7473 Hi, I live in Los Angeles and I'm the owner of a 2006 STI. I would love to go up the mountains in Big Bear but I dont have winter/snow tires. I currently have Nitto Neogen tires (all season tires). I've read that chains are not recommended for the STI for various reasons. Am I good to go up the mountains in the tires that I currently have? Or do I need winter tires? Also, If I do need winter tires wont the 2 hour drive up to Big Bear mess them up? Hi,

I live in Los Angeles and I’m the owner of a 2006 STI. I would love to go up the mountains in Big Bear but I dont have winter/snow tires. I currently have Nitto Neogen tires (all season tires). I’ve read that chains are not recommended for the STI for various reasons. Am I good to go up the mountains in the tires that I currently have? Or do I need winter tires? Also, If I do need winter tires wont the 2 hour drive up to Big Bear mess them up?

]]> By: Lyle http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7176 Lyle Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:20:16 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7176 Just got a 2009 Forrester. Have a house in the Catskills in New York State with a very steep driveway (very steep). Also have a Audi A4 and had a Jeep Grand Cherokee. the Audi (With Blizzak WS60 snow tires) and the Jeep did pretty well on the driveway. The Forrester coming up the drive with about 3 or a little more fresh snow, slipped and spun but made it. I shifted it into 1st gear before going up. Was the 1st gear the right ting to do or any advice on another approach? Just got a 2009 Forrester. Have a house in the Catskills in New York State with a very steep driveway (very steep). Also have a Audi A4 and had a Jeep Grand Cherokee. the Audi (With Blizzak WS60 snow tires) and the Jeep did pretty well on the driveway.

The Forrester coming up the drive with about 3 or a little more fresh snow, slipped and spun but made it. I shifted it into 1st gear before going up. Was the 1st gear the right ting to do or any advice on another approach?

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7147 Justin Stobb Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:24:46 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7147 Carlotta I really don't like the idea of different tread patterns and depths on a Subaru. If the tires are close in tread design and within 2/32 of tread depth difference from the front to the rear I would say it's a calculated gamble if they are not its a much larger gamble you wont damage the AWD system. Justin Carlotta

I really don’t like the idea of different tread patterns and depths on a Subaru.

If the tires are close in tread design and within 2/32 of tread depth difference from the front to the rear I would say it’s a calculated gamble if they are not its a much larger gamble you wont damage the AWD system.

Justin

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7142 Justin Stobb Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:46:11 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7142 Jocelyn, I really have not tried any chains on a 2010 Outback as of yet. I will comment that those are one of the sets I have been trying to demo this year, but we have had such limited snowfall this year its just difficult to get it all done. Justin Jocelyn,

I really have not tried any chains on a 2010 Outback as of yet.

I will comment that those are one of the sets I have been trying to demo this year, but we have had such limited snowfall this year its just difficult to get it all done.

Justin

]]> By: carlotta http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7123 carlotta Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:25:36 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-7123 Hello,All, Very glad to find this site. The information here is very valuable. My Subaru is a 2002 Legacy wagon and I just love it. I live in Toronto Canada but I do a lot of driving a few hours North and East of the City where Winter road conditions are always a challenge and this car has never ever let me down. I hope my question hasn't been repeated too often. Recently one of my Hakkapeliita winter tires (rear) was damaged beyond repair and I couldn't replace it as it's no longer available. Due to budget considerations, I purchased only two of the TOYO G2s for the rear and am still using two "Hakkas" on the front. For the sake of my car's drive system, do I need to replace the front tires with two more TOYOs right away or can I drive it this way through the Winter and get the matching front tires next Fall? Thanks for your patience, everyone. I welcome your comments. Hello,All,
Very glad to find this site. The information here is very valuable. My Subaru is a 2002 Legacy wagon and I just love it. I live in Toronto Canada but I do a lot of driving a few hours North and East of the City where Winter road conditions are always a challenge and this car has never ever let me down.
I hope my question hasn’t been repeated too often. Recently one of my Hakkapeliita winter tires (rear) was damaged beyond repair and I couldn’t replace it as it’s no longer available. Due to budget considerations, I purchased only
two of the TOYO G2s for the rear and am still using two “Hakkas” on the front. For the sake of my car’s drive system, do I need to replace the front tires with two more TOYOs right away or can I drive it this way through the Winter and get the matching front tires next Fall? Thanks for your patience, everyone. I welcome your comments.

]]> By: Jocelyn http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-6915 Jocelyn Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:53:34 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/your-subaru-snow-tires-and-chains-explained/#comment-6915 Justin, Great comments and advice. I have a 2010 2.5i Limited Outback. Will the Super Z6 cable chain made by SCC work for this car? They are made for limited clearance: Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ139 Thanks! Justin,

Great comments and advice. I have a 2010 2.5i Limited Outback. Will the Super Z6 cable chain made by SCC work for this car?
They are made for limited clearance:
Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ139

Thanks!

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