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Since the weather the last few years has been very mild in NW Wasington and there has been no appreciable snow, I am reluctant to purchase snow tires for the winter and incur the extra expense and poor gas milage for the chance of an occasional snow flurry.
Now, I have head across the Cascades for Thanksgiving. Going across is a once or twice a winter thing and snow here is only occasional. I am tempted to purchase a set of chains in case there is snow on the pass and chains or traction tires are required. The Prius manual says chains are okay. They are a pain in the a..... but I can survive for just a short period to get over the pass, if required. Anyone have experience with chains on the front wheels of a Prius?
The pass is reported to be bare and dry right now, but that can change witout much warning.
Then again, I can also take my F150 pickup (2 wd) that already has chains.
Now, I have head across the Cascades for Thanksgiving. Going across is a once or twice a winter thing and snow here is only occasional. I am tempted to purchase a set of chains in case there is snow on the pass and chains or traction tires are required. The Prius manual says chains are okay. They are a pain in the a..... but I can survive for just a short period to get over the pass, if required. Anyone have experience with chains on the front wheels of a Prius?
The pass is reported to be bare and dry right now, but that can change witout much warning.
Then again, I can also take my F150 pickup (2 wd) that already has chains.