Spider Spikes

[JAFO]

The advantage is that they are faster and easier to apply than chains. They say that you can install a pair of Spikes Spiders in less than one minute. Also you do not have to lay down on the ground to access the back of the tire like chains. And they don't get tangled up.

The disadvantage is price. Les Schwab wanted $300 a pair for my 255/55 R18 tires. At the time I didn't know they made more than one model so I didn't ask which model they where quoting me a price for.

Below is a link to the installation videos. It looks really easy to use.
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/videos/

[don moore]

they are as big as a spare tire...in the bag
i saw them also at the tire store..look kool.but cost to much for the little use

[crager34]

Chains?? Where we are going, we don't need...... ok, hold on.... that doesn't sound right.


Anywho....chains on a VX? Must be some serious snow up there or your trying to drive to the top of Mt. Hood.

[Bulldoggie]

Chains?? Where we are going, we don't need...... ok, hold on.... that doesn't sound right.


Anywho....chains on a VX? Must be some serious snow up there or your trying to drive to the top of Mt. Hood.

It's not the snow, that is a problem

It's the ICE and freezing rain......

Having a spare set of rims with studded tires mounted may be more of a hassle, but it is the choice of many of my friends

[Bulldoggie]

I remember going to a Basketball game (roads clear)

After the game, everyone went outside to find freezing rain!

About a half of an inch of smooth clear ice everywhere.

No one could get out of the parking lot because of the speed bumps.

It was funny at the time, because I had walked to the game.

[Todd Adams]

If just for ice get these.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...1&s=automotive
Much cheeper and they work good, just not as durable as chains.
Todd

[Techy-D]

The advantage is ...

The disadvantage is price. Les Schwab wanted $300 a pair for my 255/55 R18 tires. At the time I didn't know they made more than one model so I didn't ask which model they where quoting me a price for.

Looks like I should keep an eye open for chains (Yeah, I'm cheap), and I don't really anticipate needing to put them on. It's just a requirement, sometimes in the passes, that you have them with you. Around here, it's more of a "keep it very slow and plan ahead" type thing. With the exception of the other guy hitting you, you should be good (Unless there is one of those rare times they require chains on I-5, like last weekend). But, that's just my opinion.