Re: No chains

[Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@xxxxxxxxx>]

>>Have anyone try chains or cables on a 98' M3?
>>Is there enough clearance for the chain/cable?
>>Will the chain/cable be hazardous to the rim?

>This is a REALLY bad idea.

>The only corrrect solution is to buy a set of snow tires/wheels for
>the car.

Well I was hoping someone would come up with some part numbers as I
had the <almost> exact same question.  After someone suggested that I
RTFM, I read it and the supplemental owners manual states that with a
215/45 tire, BMW approved snow chains may be used.  Has anyone
purchased these things? Please speak up!

I plan on getting some 215/45 Pirelli P210's and a set of chains
within the next week or so.  I *NEED* them.  Well sort of, if I have
to drive my M3 to the Midwest over the Christmas break there is no way
that I'll make it past the Snoqualme (sp?) pass w/o chains.  Been
there, done that, had to do it in my beater 320i last weekend and I
had to put on the chains (cheap ones), a requirement.  So why not take
the trip with this car you say?  It's fine for a 3 hour trip, but not
up to the 4 day trek that requires me to drive ~3,000 miles.  It has
no windshield washer capabilites for starters, then there's the whole
trust/reliability issue.

Now who's got the chain part numbers?  My dealership sure as hell
doesn't.

Carlos
Seattle
95 M3  snow tires will go on the stock rims 
78 320i
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