http://www.spikes-spiders.com/
The Truth About Cars site had a positive review of these chains. Anyone using these?
The Truth About Cars site had a positive review of these chains. Anyone using these?
Spikes-Spider Snow Chains
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I have them but never had to put them on, as last year it didn't snow when I took my ski trip. Thus no idea as to how good the traction is.
As far as putting them on, it's pretty much as easy as they say, once you have the lug nuts and adapter fitted. However, I can only speak as to the experience on putting them on in the garage. I can't say as to how easy it would be if you have six inches of snow around your vehicle. It's probably easier than putting on chains though.
I'm pretty weak so taking off/putting on lug nuts was a workout for me with a beam torque wrench, but that only has to be done at the beginning/end of the season.
The spider takes up a bit of space in the trunk. It's probably possible to take them out of the bag and nest some extra luggage inside them if you need to, but if the spiders have been used, they're going to be all grimy so you won't want to put anything valuable in like that.
They're [censored] expensive, so unless you have a vehicle that absolutely prohibits any chains or cables, you might want to try these.
http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction Pages/Trac_SZ6.html
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-SZ1...29188461&sr=8-1
As far as putting them on, it's pretty much as easy as they say, once you have the lug nuts and adapter fitted. However, I can only speak as to the experience on putting them on in the garage. I can't say as to how easy it would be if you have six inches of snow around your vehicle. It's probably easier than putting on chains though.
I'm pretty weak so taking off/putting on lug nuts was a workout for me with a beam torque wrench, but that only has to be done at the beginning/end of the season.
The spider takes up a bit of space in the trunk. It's probably possible to take them out of the bag and nest some extra luggage inside them if you need to, but if the spiders have been used, they're going to be all grimy so you won't want to put anything valuable in like that.
They're [censored] expensive, so unless you have a vehicle that absolutely prohibits any chains or cables, you might want to try these.
http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction Pages/Trac_SZ6.html
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-SZ1...29188461&sr=8-1
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I had a set of Spikes for my old WRX. I put them on the front and the thing would literally go anywhere. They are expensive, but work very, very well. They are super easy to install compared to chains.
When I got rid of my WRX for the STI I gave them to my neighbor. She drives a Mitsubish Galant (FWD). She has never been stuck with them even though we live at 6000' in the Central California mountains.
I actually think a FWD car with Spikes does better than most 4WD vehicles unless they are equipped with snow tires.
When I got rid of my WRX for the STI I gave them to my neighbor. She drives a Mitsubish Galant (FWD). She has never been stuck with them even though we live at 6000' in the Central California mountains.
I actually think a FWD car with Spikes does better than most 4WD vehicles unless they are equipped with snow tires.
Jeff, why are you not using Spikes on your present Subaru and the Tundra? Unless the Tundra is 4WD, it would need Spikes more than the two Subies.
And what is "Dealer Unwind"? Is that like a Demonstrator?
And what is "Dealer Unwind"? Is that like a Demonstrator?
They look easy to install, but don't come in the size I need (38").
The video with the woman putting the Spikes on definitely makes it look super easy.
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/videos/
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/videos/
George7941, I don't use the spikes on my current STI(4WD) because they don't fit the 17" rims. They did fit the WRX(4WD) and the Camry(FWD) that we originally bought them for. Our Tundra is 4WD and has a set of BFG TA's on it and does just fine in the snow without chains or studs. IMHO, Spikes are ALMOST as good as a dedicated set of studded snow tires for occasional use. If you need them once in a while the Spikes are the way to go. If you need them for weeks, or months at a time, go with snow tires. I used the Spikes on our Camry when we lived in Maine--my wife did her physician's residency in Bangor.
A dealer unwind is essentially a car that was purchased with financing, the financing fell through and the dealer had to take it back. The dealer then can't sell the car as new. They typically have less than 1,000 miles on them. They typically sell for about 20% under invoice, but you have to pay cash or have your own financing. You can find them by calling a dealership's general manager and asking about them. For example, when I was looking for an STI I called every Subie dealer within 200 miles every Wednesday morning to ask. Some dealers didn't want to mess with me (so I called salesmen), others were more than happy to speak with me as a potential customer.
If you look for an unwind please have it inspected. Some dealers (not all) will try and sell a wrecked car that has been patched up.
A dealer unwind is essentially a car that was purchased with financing, the financing fell through and the dealer had to take it back. The dealer then can't sell the car as new. They typically have less than 1,000 miles on them. They typically sell for about 20% under invoice, but you have to pay cash or have your own financing. You can find them by calling a dealership's general manager and asking about them. For example, when I was looking for an STI I called every Subie dealer within 200 miles every Wednesday morning to ask. Some dealers didn't want to mess with me (so I called salesmen), others were more than happy to speak with me as a potential customer.
If you look for an unwind please have it inspected. Some dealers (not all) will try and sell a wrecked car that has been patched up.
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