Stone43

Does anyone have any recommendations for easy to use snow chains or cables for the 20" technos? I have not taken the pig up into the mountains yet, but want to be prepared in case the CHP gets **** about having the extra hardware mounted.

ammo_collector

I have 20" factory technos and these work great: http://www.spikes-spiders.com/

Carrera GT

Which model? The "Alpine Pro" looks interesting.

ps. You'll rarely, if ever, need chains for an AWD vehicle on a highway or freeway, but sometimes they do ask at the checkpoints if it's a blizzard. Is it a "white lie" to say you have chains in the car?

pps. I needed chains last weekend because of ice on the road heading up a steep private road. The car probably would have gone okay, but I didn't want the dents if I was wrong.

Carrera GT

I have Thule chains. Easy to fit, stay tight, bits of plastic protect the wheel -- I have the 20" Sport Techno's.

ammo_collector

I have the Spider Sport model. After installing the special log nut covers, putting on/taking off the chains per wheel takes about 20 seconds.

Carrera GT

Any chance of a pic of those lug nut thingies? Any complications there? Can't say I want to run around with those plastic covers on the wheels.

ammo_collector

Those lug nut attachments take about 10 minutes to install, about 3 min to remove. Typically, you leave these on whenever you expect that chains may be required and are put on in the comfort of your garage, say before a trip to the mountains. The plastic cover ugliness is part of the price you pay for speed in which these chains are installed on the wheel.

Stone43

Which Thule chains do you have?