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139 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Replying to: qqqq (Oct 07, 2006 7:24 am) 
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Just a quick reminder to all of us Californian drivers. Regardless of what our car manufacturers say, regardless of what magical snow tires (even studded tires) we all have on our HH, by CA laws, all cars entering chain-control areas MUST carry chains in the trunk ready for use. No chains, no passage. CA DOT GOV site specically points out that there are chain devices for tight clearance vehicles (like the HH). Now back to regularly scheduled Snow Tires programming........ 
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Replying to: cdptrap (Oct 09, 2006 1:34 pm) And, they sometimes don't even bother to check, but they will ask, or the signs will state you must carry them..... Should you get stuck, or become involved in an accident, they will check. And I doubt if anyone not from California can imagine the fine. $1000+ 
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Replying to: cdptrap (Oct 09, 2006 1:34 pm) Also known as cables. Does the owner's manual give instruction on snow cables (type S, probably), and how to install them? |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 13, 2006 3:07 pm) |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 13, 2006 3:07 pm) If you plan to install only over the front drive wheels (HH is really FWD), then a normal full-coverage chain will work. If you want to install over all four tires, then you will need to get something special for the rear tires. CA Dept. of Transportation FAQ said something about Spike Spyder and I checked their site. It supposedly covers the outer half to outer two-third of the tires only. May be it will work. My gut feel is that a real top-notch set of four snow tires on the HH will cover most Winter conditions leaving the chains only for the worst or the most severe conditions. In such severe conditions, it may be better to stay off the road. So may be a pair of chains over the front tires will satisfy the CA requirement and still get us through most Winter driving. |
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Replying to: discussion1 (Oct 13, 2006 10:34 pm)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Oct 13, 2006 11:11 pm) We will get snow treads this year. It just makes driving in the Sierras a lot simpler and a lot sure footed too. Snow treads, chains in front (or rear) and VDIM, we are ready!
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Replying to: discussion1 (Oct 14, 2006 1:50 am)
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Has anyone put 18" wheels on a Highlander Hybrid? Whats has been your experience. Do they improve or inhibit road feel and handling? Note -The Lexus RX has an 18" wheel option.
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