View Full Version : Anyone ever try cable/chains on BMW?
12-09-2003, 07:20 AM Has anyone ever tried using cables
(chain/traction device) on their BMW? I know some have used them
on their X5 but how about others?  I am investigating the issue
right now to determine if this is a viable solution for:  1. The
few times I look up my driveway and cringe at the thought of
trying to make it up with snow and some ice on it.  2. When
snowboarding in the mountains and I come up to backroads (to get
to a rental) and they have not been plowed yet.  3. The
occasional nasty ice storm when I can't simply be stranded but
would be able to crawl home at a safe speed.  Really not looking
to have them on for more than a few minutes- with the exception
of example #3 but I hope I never encounter that situation.  I
run AS tires right now and they do fine in the snow and I like
having them for when the roads are clear vs. having snow tires.
But every now and then I'll encounter a situation where the AS
tires may not do the job.  SCC