Well, as long as they're put on correctly, cables (not chains) are a
pretty good option. They have a snug fit and seem much less error
prone than chains. I too have SP8000s and now know why tirerack.com
doesn't even give them a column in which to have a snow rating.
Basically, if you're planning on accelerating, braking, or turning in
snow SP8000s will do their damndest to stop you. The old Dunlop
all-seasons I used to have on there did a decent job... I think they
were the D40A2 or something like that.
Anyway, strap a set of cables on and you'll be out of the parking lot
in no time. You can go anywhere with those things!
Nathan
At 4:30 AM -0500 1/26/00, Denis P. Goldman wrote:
With this sudden load of snow dumped on the northeast, I find myself
getting stuck in the littlest bit of snow. So, snow tires are not
feasible for me right now as I can't exactly change them here in
school. Even a set of all season tires would grip snow better than my
SP8000's, which absolutely suck in snow. I thought I heard a while back
about kevlar straps, that were very similar to chains, and could be used
on a front driver safely. Does anyone know any other options? I wish I
lived in Montana, where you're an idiot if you DON'T have studded tires
=) (in NJ they're illegal).
TIA,
Denis
One 87 GTI 16v stuck in 18" of snow in the middle of an unplowed parking
lot...
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