vipereatr Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My GT 500 supplement to the owner's manual says in big bold letters Do not use tire chains. I am close (oh, so close) to getting the call for the SS conversion, but have two or three snowy passes between me and Vegas. If the roads are snowy I am thinking I should have a set of cable chains. After all, getting there is much better than not being found till spring. Does anybody know if the chain advisory is because of rubbing, tire damage, chain slippage or what? and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have no useful information on chains. But on a side note. I'd love to be the guy driving by when all of the sudden I look over and there's some guy putting chains on his GT500. If I could get a picture of that. Imagine clicking on a a post titled, "guy drives GT500 in the snow with chains." Yeah, then you'd quip back, "But I had to do it to get to Vegas for my SS conversion. Spring for a enclosed trailer man!!! http://www.reliable-carriers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Is it true that sometimes on those passes cars are not allowed to proceed w/out having tire chains installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtcpa Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 What are tire chains ? I don't think I've seen any of those down here in Alabama. Seriously, I feel for you guys up north that have to deal with this during the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yep, would love to walk into my local Autozone and say Yeah, I need a set of tire chains for a gt 500........ First, they wouldn't know what they are, second they wouldn't have anything to fit a GT 500 and third, they'd go looking for it anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My GT 500 supplement to the owner's manual says in big bold letters Do not use tire chains. I am close (oh, so close) to getting the call for the SS conversion, but have two or three snowy passes between me and Vegas. If the roads are snowy I am thinking I should have a set of cable chains. After all, getting there is much better than not being found till spring. Does anybody know if the chain advisory is because of rubbing, tire damage, chain slippage or what? and I didn't know you were getting SuperSnaked. Congrats!!! I'm guessing the chain advisory in the manual is a CYA against fender damage. There's not much clearance between the rear tire and the fender. I think your big problem will come in finding some chains/cables that will fit. You might want to look into a pair of studded tires...better than nothing. If you take the southern route (I-25 south to Albuquerque), I doubt there's much chance of running into a chains-required situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 If it's bad enough you need chains, you shouldn't be driving your Shelby! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPD199 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 There's a couple of reasons for the Do not use tire chains warning. Most of them are only meant for speeds less than 30 mph and there isn't enough clearance. We used to use them on the Crown Vics in the P.D. They do alot of damage to the 1/4 panels when they let loose. blkGT500nCA is right. Spring for an enclosed transport. Couldn't be more than a grand. By the time they're done with the SS conversion, it'll be warmer and you'll have great trip home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Cables are not very reliable and I've seen more than a few cars with torn up fenders when the cables break. I would ship the car to them and fly down to pick it up when you see a week of clear weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscooby Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 If it's bad enough you need chains, you shouldn't be driving your Shelby!CC Agree 1000% You could likely find cable chains to fit but would not recommend. Potential for alot of body damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I do feel for you Northern folks! Chains aint something we sell in the South unless your using them to pull someone out of the MUD!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 My GT 500 supplement to the owner's manual says in big bold letters Do not use tire chains. I am close (oh, so close) to getting the call for the SS conversion, but have two or three snowy passes between me and Vegas. If the roads are snowy I am thinking I should have a set of cable chains. After all, getting there is much better than not being found till spring. Does anybody know if the chain advisory is because of rubbing, tire damage, chain slippage or what? and Don't do it! Wait till the weather clears up before you even attempt the passes. A few extra hotel nights are a minor expense in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-s Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 My GT 500 supplement to the owner's manual says in big bold letters Do not use tire chains. I am close (oh, so close) to getting the call for the SS conversion, but have two or three snowy passes between me and Vegas. If the roads are snowy I am thinking I should have a set of cable chains. After all, getting there is much better than not being found till spring. Does anybody know if the chain advisory is because of rubbing, tire damage, chain slippage or what? and Interesting and I can relate. I bought an 07 GT500 from my stepson who worked at a Dealership in Sacramento CA. I drove there from my house in AZ. We made the deal and unless I took possession out of CA. I'd have to pay sales taxes in CA. then again in Az. when I registered the car. Stepson drove the car to Reno NV. and we made the transfer there. I stayed overnight in Reno, then the next day headed home down NV. 95 east side of the Sierras to L.V. then to AZ. On the trip from Reno, left about 6 a.m. and weather was fine for about 150 miles, then it started to snow lightly. I decided to continue and about 15 miles further, evelation got higher and snow got worse. People where trying to turn around, but more of them getting stuck on the side of the road. I ended up driving on about 6 inches of fresh snow then slush for about 100 miles. It took about 4 hours to drive through it and my speed never got about about 25 mph. It was real intense driving, took major concentration. I slmost lost it a couple of times, but managed to get through it. I had no choice but to continue. If I stayed somewhere overnight, it would have been much worse the next few days. Don't EVER want to try that again. Had Wife and Chihuahua dog with me and it was a real challenge. Advice: Don't try it if you have another option and def. don't think about chains on your car, you will really mess it up. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-Red-one Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 The thought of chains crossed my mind for about two seconds....... had the shelby bash been two weeks sooner we all would have needed them. The pass to the dessert on the I-15 was closed due to snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipereatr Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I didn't know you were getting SuperSnaked. Congrats!!! Thanks Rick If you take the southern route (I-25 south to Albuquerque), I doubt there's much chance of running into a chains-required situation. I thought about it, but around Grants things can get dicey. I have a friend who lives there and I can call him for a check on road conditions. Probably would add about 12 hours to the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipereatr Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Advice: Don't try it if you have another option and def. don't think about chains on your car, you will really mess it up. Steve Thanks for the story and input. I have driven on snow here in Colorado several times, but not like the conditions you mention. I guess I have to give up on the chains especially since no one appears to make them in our size. But I only have about two miles of pass to get over, so if the weather has been dry I will take a shot. That particular stretch of road is on Colorado's traffic camera site, so I can check it out before I go. I thought about a carrier (the money is not a problem) but am really motivated to make the drive out. So if you're driving over Monarch Pass in your SUV and see a hint of clear coat black and tungsten stripes under the snow....throw out a tow rope or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 So if you're driving over Monarch Pass in your SUV and see a hint of clear coat black and tungsten stripes under the snow....throw out a tow rope or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-s Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Advice: Don't try it if you have another option and def. don't think about chains on your car, you will really mess it up. Steve Thanks for the story and input. I have driven on snow here in Colorado several times, but not like the conditions you mention. I guess I have to give up on the chains especially since no one appears to make them in our size. But I only have about two miles of pass to get over, so if the weather has been dry I will take a shot. That particular stretch of road is on Colorado's traffic camera site, so I can check it out before I go. I thought about a carrier (the money is not a problem) but am really motivated to make the drive out. So if you're driving over Monarch Pass in your SUV and see a hint of clear coat black and tungsten stripes under the snow....throw out a tow rope or something Good luck to you, hope the weather cooperates for you. All I can say is, thank god the car had traction control. I think it really helped me alot that day. Steve Bullhead City AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit012 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I used tire chains on my car last Wednesday (because i could not get back into my garage due to snow and summer tires) without any problems. Ralf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipereatr Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I used tire chains on my car last Wednesday (because i could not get back into my garage due to snow and summer tires) without any problems. Ralf Ralf - where did you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyxxy Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 This is right chain for 285/40R18 - this company has the a couple of other options for this tire, but this model has the lowest clearance. They fit fine on my car, I hadn't had to drive very far, would keep speeds below 30mpg and you won't have any issues. Super Z6 - SZ139 http://www.scc-chain.com/Traction%20Pages/Trac_sz6.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 My GT 500 supplement to the owner's manual says in big bold letters Do not use tire chains. I am close (oh, so close) to getting the call for the SS conversion, but have two or three snowy passes between me and Vegas. If the roads are snowy I am thinking I should have a set of cable chains. After all, getting there is much better than not being found till spring. Does anybody know if the chain advisory is because of rubbing, tire damage, chain slippage or what? and If you're thinking of going over I70 in a storm forget it. Chains will tear apart the inside and outside of the rear fenders. You can try for a clear shot across in a small window of time. You could get a trailer and tow it - but that's iffy too. (I towed my BJ SGT out with my truck on a U-haul trailer, but if you go through any weather you will get spashback. Better to try to find an enclosed trailer.) You could go I25 to I40 across Albuquerque and Flagstaff, but they get nasty weather there too, and Raton Pass in snow isn't much easier than I70 Vail Pass. Another alternate might be to go north and go across Wyoming/Utah to Salt Lake and then down. In the end shipping it out might be your best choice. Depending on how long it is there your trip back will probably be alot easier than your trip out now. Or your best choice might be to just ship it out and drive it back. You can fly from Loveland to Vegas for cheap (we flew out for $79 and my friend is going for $29.) Good Luck and let us know what you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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