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10-14-2012, 04:47 AM
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Tire chains... yes/no?
I noticed the manual says not to use tire chains, due to clearance issues.
But that is with the stock size wheels/tires. Anybody have plans to run tire chains on non-stock wheels/tires? I am trying to buy a set of 2005 WRX wheels (16x6.5, 55mm offset), and will mount either 205/55-16 tires (1% larger diameter than stock), or 195/55-16 tires (0.7% smaller diameter than stock). Depending on what deals I find, I will most likely buy Michelin X-Ice tires, which are pretty good, but I like to have an option of chains if I can. For chains, I'd probably run some Thulle CG-9 self-adjusting chains, if they fit. Stock 205/45-17 tire OD is 625.1mm. 9mm chains would increase the outside diameter of the 205/55-16 tire from 631.7mm to 649.7mm. The 9mm chains would increase the OD of the 195/55-16 tire from 620.8 to 638.8mm. Has anybody done any tire clearance measurements yet? |
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10-14-2012, 03:56 PM
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Doesn't it say to use a particular type of chain?: I believe there is reference to SAE class S devices such as spring/cable chains
example http://www.canadianchains.ca/Cobra-C...nger-_p_8.html I would suggest that these are really only for lingering packed snow or snowy mountain areas? |
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10-23-2012, 10:06 PM
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I am also curious, I may be picking up an FR-S and will have to drive it over the pass.
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10-23-2012, 11:00 PM
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12-30-2012, 05:36 AM
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12-30-2012, 01:12 PM
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I have the Thule 9mm chains and they fit fine on the stock wheels/tires.
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12-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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My dealer specifically told me not to put chains on the car.
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