And does siping do any good?
2006-11-23 02:41:50 · 5 answers · asked by Someone who cares 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Siping is effective - I had it done on my Dakota with 2WD and it made them stick to the road a lot better. It wasn't like having a 4x4, but I didn't have to carry 300 lbs of bricks in the back. I carried 100 lbs.
Chains are better than studded tires, but they aren't legal in a lot of places. Studded tires are even less acceptable.
2006-11-23 02:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you doing mostly highway driving or not? Chains are great on icy and snow packed roads, however, they limit you speed, are often difficult to install, cause spot wear on your tires, and may not assist with braking if your wheels lockup. Studs don't limit speed, provide almost as good traction as chains, no need to install, and are great with anti-lock brakes. Siping does assist traction on ice and very wet pavement. Also, your state may have restrictions on when you can use chains and studded tires.
2006-11-23 10:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed, chains tend to be better. However, you also need to take into account that you have to put the chains on AND take them back off, which means a clear place to work. But, as previously mentioned, not all places will allow you to run with chains on your car as they also dig up the roads.
2006-11-23 10:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by capulet1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
studded tires work almost as good,and you don't have to take them off all the time either but i would go with the studded tires unless you live in a real bad place to get out of ,and you wont have to remove them all the time either,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-11-23 14:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chains are better but not allowed everywhere
2006-11-23 10:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by porkchophaynes0206 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋