Going to Big Bear....Need chains?

951's 330i · 01-18-2009, 05:20 PM

Hey guys, as the title says, heading up to Big Bear again tomorrow, but this time ill be taking my car. I drive an E90 330i, and was wondering if Ill really need chans. Went up there last week and there was no ice or snow on the road and my friends Evo9 had no problem at all (could be cause the awd).

Or are chains just req. when driving IN the snow? Thanks again!!, not really sure what to do about this

Edit: Forgot to mention, im on Falken 452's, not sure if that makes a diff.

Nebster · 01-18-2009, 05:30 PM

you're on falken 452's going on a mountain? i think chains should be the least of your worries

951's 330i · 01-18-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

you're on falken 452's going on a mountain? i think chains should be the least of your worries

Really that bad?

to_riffic · 01-18-2009, 06:25 PM

w/ the way the weather has been, i think u'll be fine.

Bartman619 · 01-18-2009, 06:47 PM

My brother got stuck on the side of the road overnight when leaving Big Bear a couple of weeks ago. The CHP wouldn't anyone with or without chains down the mountain. Just check weather.com before and after you leave for conditions.

Nikolas · 01-18-2009, 07:24 PM

You'll be fine. There has been no snow in weeks.

to_riffic · 01-18-2009, 07:31 PM

with the weather the way its been lately in socal, i wouldn't be too excited to go snowboarding rite now.

951's 330i · 01-18-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

with the weather the way its been lately in socal, i wouldn't be too excited to go snowboarding rite now.

Yeah i feel you on that. Just hoping to get a little fun, and some pictures. There was decent snow last week. Just everything closed like at 4.

Thanks ra, and everyone else with the input

VMRWheels · 01-20-2009, 03:58 AM

You can probably play it by ear, watch the weather forecasts, if theres no snow for days or even weeks then the ground will probably be dry. But be aware you might get stuck if you are caught in a freak storm

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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	My brother got stuck on the side of the road overnight when leaving Big Bear a couple of weeks ago. The CHP wouldn't anyone with or without chains down the mountain. Just check weather.com before and after you leave for conditions.
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