Chains are required to drive on I-5 now?

[luvya]

from here Freeway I-5 into oregon requires chains. I never drive on chains, is it very different? what should I be aware of? Where can I buy those chains?

 

[Dragnov]

You will have to drive much slower. And it will be a lot bumpier/louder naturally. But nothing much different really.

Get them from Walmart or any auto-store. You'll need your tire numbers...

Oh yeah, make sure to get the right size and learn how to put them on CORRECTLY.

 

[SKC]

We were stuck going through the siskiyune pass from oregon to california three days ago; it was quite an experience. Driving on chains is very bumpy; don't go above the speed you're comfortable with (35-40, for those conditions)? You can buy chains at most hardware stores. It helps a lot to have a flashlight and an extra person around to help put the chains on, as with some chain types you'll have to reach around the wheel (where you can't see) to put links together. It also helps to have a screwdriver or set of pliers handy for adjusting stubborn links.

Good luck and be safe

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: SKC
We were stuck going through the siskiyune pass from oregon to california three days ago; it was quite an experience. Driving on chains is very bumpy; don't go above the speed you're comfortable with (35-40, for those conditions)? You can buy chains at most hardware stores. It helps a lot to have a flashlight and an extra person around to help put the chains on, as with some chain types you'll have to reach around the wheel (where you can't see) to put links together. It also helps to have a screwdriver or set of pliers handy for adjusting stubborn links.

Good luck and be safe

Or you could just get a set of those quick fit chains that take about five minutes to put on.

 

[Eli]

WTF?

You live in Oregon?

/me runs away :Q



JK

In all seriousness, the highways were already slushy when I saw them around 2PM.. And the temperatures have risen considerably in the last few hours. I don't think any but the most un-traveled backroads have any icy substances left on them.

 

[Walleye]

real chains will have much more effectiveness than cables.

cables, on the other hand, are cheaper, and much easier to put on.

 

[Eli]

Oh.

Uh, you can pretty much disregard my post. For some reason, I thought you meant kinda around near town.

Going over any pass above, say.. 500ft.. you will definately need chains.. lol

 

[luvya]

Yeah, exactly...it is the area siskiyune that is required for the chains...I am only one person driving all the way from LA to Seattle...and I really don't know to what extent they expect all cars to have chains on. I don't want to put the chains on too early nor too late..

 

[SweetSweetLeroyBrown]

do 4x4 also need chains?

 

[Eli]

I saw a Corvette trying to get out of my brothers parkinglot earlier today.

His parking spot was kinda on a hill, so he let 'er roll backwards... and then.. that was it.

He didn't go anywhere.. literally.

It was amusing..

/presses gas
*tires spin*
/lets off gas
*tires spin*
/lets off gas completely
*tires spin so slow you can count the revolutions*

lol...

 

[jurzdevil]

i want to put chains on my car so i can tear around in the snow.


but i live in new jersey... so even thesemay be illegal




serious note: that site has a lot of good info and chains...bought tractor ones and they are very good quality.

 

[johnjosh]

would 4 wheel drive need chains?

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: johnjosh
would 4 wheel drive need chains?

From ODOT on the topic of what is exempt:

2. A four-wheel or all-wheel drive passenger vehicle if all of the following statements are true:

a) It has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less;

b) It is operated to provide power to both the front and rear wheels;

c) It is carrying chains;

d) It has mud and snow, all-weather radial, or traction tires on all of its wheels;

e) It is not towing another vehicle;

f) It is not being operated in a manner or under conditions that cause the vehicle to loose traction.

I had to check for my truck today

 

[johnjosh]

hmm intersting, so its exempte but it still needs to have chains.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Yes. When it says chains required that's just for cars but when it gets bad enough they'll require even 4x4's to chain up and it will be listed as such on their road report thingy. I should have mentioned that.