Just one pair on the front...if you need them.
I actually used a pair this winter and had gotten SCC SZ 143 for my
225-60-17 wheels.
I actually used a pair this winter and had gotten SCC SZ 143 for my
225-60-17 wheels.
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this makes me to really buy them.
+1. I've been doing the I80/HIWY50 runs into Tahoe for decades and have never seen an R3. I'm not saying they don't happen but if you happened to get in the middle of one you are in for the "ride" of your life. Chains don't work so well when you're stuck in the road.
I carry a set of old VW beetle chains when I go to satisfy the law but have never been asked to show proof.
I have been around Death Valley a handful of times, and if you are on "main roads" around there, your chances of needing chains are VERY VERY small.
Buy ONE set of cable chains, hide them in the rear under the cargo floor - and forget about them - because you will not need them.
But have them just in case.
Such gorgeous country around there. I dont know what way you are going in and out of Death Valley - but on the 190 going to and from, you pass through Panamint Valley (adjacent to Death Valley) - and a very cool, quiet little resort - Panamint Springs Resort - totally away from everything. The little lodge has a very cool little bar with a lot of REALLY GOOD imported beers.
If you have some time to kill, you could take the road through Panamint Valley - its gorgeous and just empty (part of the charm). There is a tiny little ghost town in the middle called Ballarat. Like 3 buildings standing, and a small gift shop that, well, is something out of a horror movie. Weird old guy that runs it and claims one of the trucks there was owned by Manson - but I think its a lie. The Manson Family DID hide out in this valley though at one point.
Anyway - that reminds me of a forum appropriate pic from that dusty drive that day of my car. The pics you see are from January 10th 2010 actually. Not too much snow - just the top of some of the mountains around there that year.
PAnamint Valley is just a good side trip - but hope you enjoy the trip you have planned!!
Buy ONE set of cable chains, hide them in the rear under the cargo floor - and forget about them - because you will not need them.
But have them just in case.
Such gorgeous country around there. I dont know what way you are going in and out of Death Valley - but on the 190 going to and from, you pass through Panamint Valley (adjacent to Death Valley) - and a very cool, quiet little resort - Panamint Springs Resort - totally away from everything. The little lodge has a very cool little bar with a lot of REALLY GOOD imported beers.
If you have some time to kill, you could take the road through Panamint Valley - its gorgeous and just empty (part of the charm). There is a tiny little ghost town in the middle called Ballarat. Like 3 buildings standing, and a small gift shop that, well, is something out of a horror movie. Weird old guy that runs it and claims one of the trucks there was owned by Manson - but I think its a lie. The Manson Family DID hide out in this valley though at one point.
Anyway - that reminds me of a forum appropriate pic from that dusty drive that day of my car. The pics you see are from January 10th 2010 actually. Not too much snow - just the top of some of the mountains around there that year.
PAnamint Valley is just a good side trip - but hope you enjoy the trip you have planned!!
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I think the main requirement for the chains are to pass the mountain passes going from Portland to DVNP.
Also I'll be backpacking Surprise Canyon to Panamint City
Is Subaru good enough for DVNP backcountry roads where the NPS recommends only trucks and Jeeps.
aaahhhh - well, still, I would say VERY small chance for chains to be required on any of those major mountain passes - but again - I always carry them just in case.I think the main requirement for the chains are to pass the mountain passes going from Portland to DVNP.
Also I'll be backpacking Surprise Canyon to Panamint City
Is Subaru good enough for DVNP backcountry roads where the NPS recommends only trucks and Jeeps.
I would take the "which roads" things just on a case by case basis. Ive certainly been on a couple really hairy back roads in Joshua Tree NP - and did fine - but....
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