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Chain law clarification
Being originally from Texas, and not doing much driving in the mountains, I wanted some clarification on chain laws.
I'm driving to Vegas for SEMA this week in my 4wd explorer. Am I correct in saying I do not need chains regardless of the tire type since I have 4wd?
Chain laws apply to big trucks.
The law actually states "chains or adequate snow tires". So, on your 4 wheel drive, any tire that says "M+S" on the sidewall qualifies. Please drive safely!
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wrongOriginally Posted by TSOTSI
chain laws apply to everyone
but they don't make snow tires for big trucks (ok, this is probably not true, but nobody runs snow tires down here on big trucks)
thus adequate snow tires is acceptable as others have posted.
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You're telling me. I happened to 'win' two passes. Ill post a photo three, since I'm taking my brother who happens to be a photographer.
The law actually states "chains or adequate snow tires". So, on your 4 wheel drive, any tire that says "M+S" on the sidewall qualifies. Please drive safely!
Just checked, looks like I'm clear all around. Thanks.
Didn't get passes this year, usually in the past have been because we manufacture somethings and have built cars for top dawgs. Passed on them this time will maybe go next year again.
Hands up anyone who has seen a highway sign in the last 20 years in Colorado requiring "all" vehicles to chain up?? I have heard of citations issued at the scene of an accident for insufficient tread leading to loss of control but not one getting pulled over in a non commercial vehicle for no chains.
Depending on how severe the roads are and the storm is that is hitting, the
State Patrol can restrict you from going over the passes.
I have been stopped at the western base of Vail pass in a severe storm and
had to throw chains on my 2004 Chevy 2500 pick up that had 285 Dick Cepek
Mud Terrain tires on it that were a month old.
Still had to throw chains on. It is rare they make other vehicles besides the
big rigs to chain up, but it does happen.
Doesnt hurt to have them in your truck now that the snow is falling in the high country.
Or you could be stuck in Vail for a decent amount of time.
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