992 Snow Chains
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992 Snow Chains
Hi guys,
Living close to the mountains, I am considering getting snow chains but the dealership doesn’t have any in stock currently.
I was wondering if the box in which they are stored fits behind the driver’s seat on the floor.
Does anyone please have pictures of the snowchains package for a 992?
Thanks a lot!
Living close to the mountains, I am considering getting snow chains but the dealership doesn’t have any in stock currently.
I was wondering if the box in which they are stored fits behind the driver’s seat on the floor.
Does anyone please have pictures of the snowchains package for a 992?
Thanks a lot!
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I don't know if they come in a box or a bag, but I'd leave them in the frunk, especially after using them.
EdIt: I'd start with winter tires. If it's bad enough for chains, you probably shouldn't be on the road.
EdIt: I'd start with winter tires. If it's bad enough for chains, you probably shouldn't be on the road.
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These cars are low to the ground. I only drive my 911 on cold, clear days in the winter. One reason is to keep it clean and the other reason is that if there's a lot of snow, my car basically turns into a snow plow pushing itself through the deep snow. Again, best to just get some good winter tires, either Michelin Pilot Alpine A5's or studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta, which are better on icy roads than the Michelins.
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These are the OEM snow chains. I installed them several times just for practicing if I need them during my winter trips to the North Cape. But I did not need them.
I think they might fit behind the driver seat. I put them on the parcel shelf.
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snow chain question for 4S
My question: Do I need chains on all 4 tires, or just the rears?
I have all-season tires (I am considering winter tires also, but most of my driving will be on plowed highway, with snow only in the last 5% of the drive)
Thank you in advance!
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I have a 2017 991.2 4S with rear wheel steering. I am going to take it to the snow this winter.
My question: Do I need chains on all 4 tires, or just the rears?
I have all-season tires (I am considering winter tires also, but most of my driving will be on plowed highway, with snow only in the last 5% of the drive)
Thank you in advance!
My question: Do I need chains on all 4 tires, or just the rears?
I have all-season tires (I am considering winter tires also, but most of my driving will be on plowed highway, with snow only in the last 5% of the drive)
Thank you in advance!
I assume you are doing a Bay Area to Tahoe run? It's your car, but the cost for a second set of wheels, or just having winter tires put on, is the best insurance beyond actual insurance. I've run Pirelli Scorpion Winters on MB SUVs doing that drive and they work great, even during NorCal mild winters. Swap 'em when the skiing is done. (not recommending that specific tire)
it's always the other guy losing control anyway, minimize your exposure.
Last edited by Butzi; Oct 22, 2024 at 06:02 PM.
