Tire Chains for a 540i - United Bimmer Community

**dinan540** · 12-01-2005, 05:02 PM

Any ideas where to get them and what kind? i.e. chains vs. the sythetic kind? I would be concerned about damage to the wheel wells and wheels.

Paul

**c1apton** · 12-01-2005, 05:14 PM

Try Sportsrack.com. If I remember right they sell "cable chains". It's aircraft cable with mini rollers on the cross cables. They fit tight up against the tire with room to spare your wheelwells & fenders. They're made for emergency use only not for long run or highway type use.

DEATH2000 · 12-02-2005, 01:25 PM

Theres a plastic snow "chain" that just basiclly snaps on and off. There cheap, and theyd grip just as good if not better than an actual chain. Sorry i dont have a link at this time.

**xsperf** · 12-02-2005, 01:53 PM

arent they illegal in the US?

**c1apton** · 12-02-2005, 02:03 PM

Nope, hell in some western states you're required to have them available (with you) to get up in the mountains. (Colorado & Nevada) There not made for long drives just to get you though deep snow & for really slow speeds.

DEATH2000 · 12-02-2005, 03:08 PM

Now that i remebred them, ill probably go pick up a set this weekend. there like $30 CDN and if they work itll help save my ass.