Tire chains legal or illegal - Toyota Yaris Forums

bf1120 · 12-23-2008, 02:43 AM

I am wondering can we use tire chains in Vancouver because huge snow outside. I saw the cops had that too. I want to get one for my Yairs.

thebarber · 12-23-2008, 06:40 AM

should check your local transportation office....or call the DMV....or whatever its called out there....they should know

MUSKOKA800 · 12-23-2008, 06:47 AM

Likely not legal for regular driving. Getting unstuck perhaps.
You'd likely not enjoy them much once you experienced them. Certainly not suitable for highway use. Crawling about town maybe.

Tiddlygoose · 12-23-2008, 06:57 AM

If you need to use chains, you need to stay the heck home and leave the roads open for the snow removal people.

Just my opinion...

I run Blizzaks and generally go anywhere I want... unless the snow is too deep of course.

Bob_VT · 12-23-2008, 07:00 AM

Chains are designed for emergency use. I used to plow roads and highways and we would have to "chain up" ...... the sooner you could get off the chains the better. They wear VERY fast and break. Once you have a break it will trash your fender and other parts.

Spider Spikes are being used by Bailout and others (use search) and they are easier to use, install and remove.

Removal of the tire chains is really the key.

Are you running 4 quality snow tires?

IllusionX · 12-23-2008, 11:49 AM

omg... there are barely any snow in vancouver.

BC gets the warm chill from the pacific ocean..

Doug007 · 12-23-2008, 01:56 PM

Wow - I watched the Seahawks game Sunday evening and saw the snow coming down pretty hard, but didn't realize that the storm had also hit BC. In CA, we have pretty strict laws on chain use. Typically you must use chains unless you have 4 wheel drive with snows on all wheels. In Nevada, snows on all wheels whether 4X4 or 4X2 is allowed without chains. Nevada DOT assumes people are responsible for their actions, which I endorse. Spending 40+ miles on chains or Spikes-Spiders isn't all that fun, particulary when conditions really don't warrant. Here's a picture when conditions definitely warranted their use! (Truckee, CA)

devinlamothe · 12-29-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug007

Wow - I watched the Seahawks game Sunday evening and saw the snow coming down pretty hard, but didn't realize that the storm had also hit BC. In CA, we have pretty strict laws on chain use. Typically you must use chains unless you have 4 wheel drive with snows on all wheels. In Nevada, snows on all wheels whether 4X4 or 4X2 is allowed without chains. Nevada DOT assumes people are responsible for their actions, which I endorse. Spending 40+ miles on chains or Spikes-Spiders isn't all that fun, particulary when conditions really don't warrant. Here's a picture when conditions definitely warranted their use! (Truckee, CA)

LOL really? We've gotten more snow than that this year and I've never used chains before (probably because they are illegal to use here unless you are a plow or offroading). I just have 4 quality snow tires and I've never been stuck once.

smofskra · 12-29-2008, 04:05 PM

here in wisconsin we have gotten more snow than that and i still have the 18 inch rims on.

TinyGiant · 12-29-2008, 04:46 PM

chains are for wussies

12-23-2008, 02:43 AM	#1
bf1120 Drives: Vitz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 604 Posts: 19	Tire chains legal or illegal I am wondering can we use tire chains in Vancouver because huge snow outside. I saw the cops had that too. I want to get one for my Yairs.

12-23-2008, 06:40 AM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	should check your local transportation office....or call the DMV....or whatever its called out there....they should know __________________

12-23-2008, 06:47 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Likely not legal for regular driving. Getting unstuck perhaps. You'd likely not enjoy them much once you experienced them. Certainly not suitable for highway use. Crawling about town maybe. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

12-23-2008, 07:00 AM	#5
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Chains are designed for emergency use. I used to plow roads and highways and we would have to "chain up" ...... the sooner you could get off the chains the better. They wear VERY fast and break. Once you have a break it will trash your fender and other parts. Spider Spikes are being used by Bailout and others (use search) and they are easier to use, install and remove. Removal of the tire chains is really the key. Are you running 4 quality snow tires? __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

12-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
Doug007 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 87	Chains Wow - I watched the Seahawks game Sunday evening and saw the snow coming down pretty hard, but didn't realize that the storm had also hit BC. In CA, we have pretty strict laws on chain use. Typically you must use chains unless you have 4 wheel drive with snows on all wheels. In Nevada, snows on all wheels whether 4X4 or 4X2 is allowed without chains. Nevada DOT assumes people are responsible for their actions, which I endorse. Spending 40+ miles on chains or Spikes-Spiders isn't all that fun, particulary when conditions really don't warrant. Here's a picture when conditions definitely warranted their use! (Truckee, CA) __________________ 2007 Silver Streak Mica Yaris S Sedan 5 Speed dojo TSUKAMI Shift Nob Brake Light Pulser Daytime Running Lights http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

12-23-2008, 06:57 AM	#4
Tiddlygoose View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Sedan SI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 54	If you need to use chains, you need to stay the heck home and leave the roads open for the snow removal people. Just my opinion... I run Blizzaks and generally go anywhere I want... unless the snow is too deep of course.

12-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	omg... there are barely any snow in vancouver. BC gets the warm chill from the pacific ocean..

12-29-2008, 04:05 PM	#9
smofskra View User's Garage Drives: 08 Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baraboo, WI Posts: 186	here in wisconsin we have gotten more snow than that and i still have the 18 inch rims on.

12-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#10
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	chains are for wussies __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

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