Will all-season tires pass the mustard in the Sierras?
12-13-2004, 01:07 PM
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Will all-season tires pass the mustard in the Sierras?
I know it depends on the severity of the weather, but has the CHP ever pulled you over and told you to put on chains despite having AWD and all-season tires?
12-13-2004, 01:49 PM
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as long as your tires say M+S on the side, you're fine as far as the CHP is concerned
however, even with snow tires (which are better than all-seasons) you can still get stuck...especially on unplowed uphill roads.
12-15-2004, 06:55 AM
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But always carry chains/cables (it's the law) Very rare that you are asked,
but if you don't something and you are stuck blocking a roadway, they can get tough if it is in R-2 conditions.
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12-15-2004, 09:09 PM
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You don't need a set that'll work, you just need a set to show the friendly officer.
Here's the text of the CA DOT website. Note that you have to *carry* chains, but you'll never have to use them with quattro and snows.
-df
Chain Requirements
R1: Chains are required - snow tread tires allowed.
R2: Chains are required on all vehicles except four wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels.
R3: Chains are required - all vehicles - no exceptions.
R1 and R2 are the most common conditions. The highway is usually closed before an R3 condition is imposed.
-df
Chain Requirements
R1: Chains are required - snow tread tires allowed.
R2: Chains are required on all vehicles except four wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels.
R3: Chains are required - all vehicles - no exceptions.
R1 and R2 are the most common conditions. The highway is usually closed before an R3 condition is imposed.