Snow Chains?

ShaneDTA23 · 10-25-2009, 07:46 PM

hey i am interested in getting a Xb but my only draw back is that i do alot of snowboarding and have to have snowchains for my car and i was wondering if it is possible to actually put chains on the Xb or if the wheel base is too small for chains....also if you guys have pics of your Xb's in the snow, if you can post em

thanks =)

Black_Box · 10-25-2009, 07:50 PM

do you NEED chains or could ya do studded tires?? not sure the regs on them in the lower 48, i had several sets in AK, loved them, drawback to chains is ya got to drive alot slower i guess??

ShaneDTA23 · 10-25-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Box

do you NEED chains or could ya do studded tires?? not sure the regs on them in the lower 48, i had several sets in AK, loved them, drawback to chains is ya got to drive alot slower i guess??

well i think that the studded tires would cost a lot more and the areas where i do need the chains arent for a long time but there mandatory for you to drive through there so i dont really feel like changing out tires in the middle of the snow.

Black_Box · 10-25-2009, 08:05 PM

ahh..i c.....

moonray · 10-27-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneDTA23

hey i am interested in getting a Xb but my only draw back is that i do alot of snowboarding and have to have snowchains for my car and i was wondering if it is possible to actually put chains on the Xb or if the wheel base is too small for chains....also if you guys have pics of your Xb's in the snow, if you can post em

thanks =)

Your best and safest bet is to get a dedicated set of winter tires.There are plenty of good choices on the market today.They will provide you with the best traction during the winter months. Snow chains are designed for emergency use only when the DOT requires them to be installed to continue driving over certain mountain passes.

Also make sure you buy the correct chains. Scion specifies a "Class S" type chain for proper clearance between the tire and the suspension.

Also test fitting the chains prior to use is a plus so you will know how to install them properly when the need arises.

PM me if you need more info.

awinter · 10-27-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneDTA23

well i think that the studded tires would cost a lot more and the areas where i do need the chains arent for a long time but there mandatory for you to drive through there so i dont really feel like changing out tires in the middle of the snow.

I visit family every year and have to drive through the Siskiyou Mountains (going through Northern California towards Oregon) and have to have chains when it's snowing. Since I'm lowered and have Sportmax wheels (15x8 et +15), pulling over and putting on chains is not in the cards ... so here's what I do each trip.

1. Load two of my OEM tires with chains (s type) already installed.
2. Floor jack
3. Tire Iron

So much easier to pull over and just jack up the car and replace wheels. Even with OEM wheels, trying to put on chains on a lowered car just plains sucks ass.

ShaneDTA23 · 10-27-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by awinter

I visit family every year and have to drive through the Siskiyou Mountains (going through Northern California towards Oregon) and have to have chains when it's snowing. Since I'm lowered and have Sportmax wheels (15x8 et +15), pulling over and putting on chains is not in the cards ... so here's what I do each trip.

1. Load two of my OEM tires with chains (s type) already installed.
2. Floor jack
3. Tire Iron

So much easier to pull over and just jack up the car and replace wheels. Even with OEM wheels, trying to put on chains on a lowered car just plains sucks ass.

hahha alright yeah i go to mammoth and up to big bear and they make you put chains on at certain points and you actually have to have chains AND show them that you have them. so idk how the studded tires would work

but how many of the studded tires would you need and what are the prices ranges for them?

moonray · 10-27-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneDTA23

but how many of the studded tires would you need and what are the prices ranges for them?

Both the car and tire manufacture recommend "FOUR" matching tires. This is so you have equal traction on all four corners.

Look at these links for some good info

Winter Tire FAQ

Winter Tire Safety

Here's a link to check out >>>> Winter Tire Search

Put in your year, make and model of vehicle and it will show you what's available for your application.

ShaneDTA23 · 11-07-2009, 12:06 AM

how is the standard radio system in the xB with out any additiions when you first get the car? im curious of how strong the subs are and everything...

LDUB · 01-03-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneDTA23

how is the standard radio system in the xB with out any additiions when you first get the car? im curious of how strong the subs are and everything...

wasnt aware a stock xb had subs lol...the stock speakers are okay, could we worse, but they are still factory speakers. And living in southern california, riding on snow tires in the winter is illogical. We dont get that much rain and we get no snow.

zhuk · 01-14-2010, 02:07 AM

you need tyre's with spike's