[ballisticexchris]

I ascertained that the Peerless 0232105 Auto-Trac Tire Chains do not fit even though they are Class "S" rated. They are too loose and the adjusters cannot take up enough slack.

Here in CA cables have become a legal traction aid that can be used wherever chains are required. I don't know when they changed the law? I called Cal Trans the other day and they cited the new law for chain requirements. Back in the 90's and before, any condition R1-R3 required a link type chain to be used. Now the rules have relaxed to "traction aids" (other than chains) being ok for all conditions including R3. Of course Cal Trans and Highway Patrol normally close roads during R3 conditions.

I can verify with 100% certainty That the SCC ZT735 cables fit with zero issues on the 245/60 R18 tires that come equipped on the Trailsport. Sorry no pics of them installed. I did lock to lock U turns both ways and did a 30mph run with zero rubbing. These are what Honda recommends in the owners manual.

I can already hear the back East snow belt residents laughing. CA has such horrible drivers that Cal Trans and LEO require chains for so much as a flurry.

I much prefer my ice breaker ladder chains I have for my truck. I carry those year round as they can be used in off road recovery.

 

[Obert]

Can you put chains on a AWD vehicle with out them taking out the inner fenders.

I would probably go with socks and not chains.

 

[ballisticexchris]

Can you put chains on a AWD vehicle with out them taking out the inner fenders.

I would probably go with socks and not chains.

It's why I went with cables. When I fitted the chains they got within less than an index finger close to the strut. Honda recommends to put the cables on front only. This limited clearance vehicle is all new to me. I'm following Hondas recommendations when it comes to these traction devices.

I always wonder about the socks? They look interesting for sure. The owners manual does not mention those as a solution.

 

[Obert]

It's why I went with cables. When I fitted the chains they got within less than an index finger close to the strut. Honda recommends to put the cables on front only. This limited clearance vehicle is all new to me. I'm following Hondas recommendations when it comes to these traction devices.

I always wonder about the socks? They look interesting for sure. The owners manual does not mention those as a solution.

I think the socks are more of a standard European thing. We have used them on a few of our fleet cars with good results and positive feedback from the users.

 

[Young and bearded]

Socks are horrible. Expensive and they don’t last long. I tried a pair back when I had my accord because it had low profile tires and returned them right away. Like you said, when they have R3 chain requirement they’re gonna close the roads so there’s really no need for chains if you have AWD but you’re supposed to have chains with you anyway. I’d rather invest in good all weather or All terrain tires with a snowflake symbol. I drove my stock Continentals in a foot of snow in Mammoth and big bear and didn’t have any issues. The issue is other drivers not putting chains on and running into you which almost happened to me a few times when I was in big bear

 

[ballisticexchris]

I’d rather invest in good all weather or All terrain tires with a snowflake symbol. I drove my stock Continentals in a foot of snow in Mammoth and big bear and didn’t have any issues. The issue is other drivers not putting chains on and running into you which almost happened to me a few times when I was in big bear

Depending on Cal Trans or LEO regulating the road they sometimes take a hard line at not letting anyone pass without chains regardless of type of tire. Seems like the last decade or so the rules have been really relaxed here in CA in regards to a "free for all" type of regulating. In other words no regulation or concern for safety.

Just last year going to Idyllwild the signs were turned to require chains. It was at least a R2 bordering on R3 conditions for a few days. Not one Highway Patrol or Cal Trans worker to be found. Needless to say, there were only a few of us installing chains.

It is for sure downright spooky when you get these drivers who disregard chain regulations and like to drive faster than safe for conditions