I need to get some snow chains but I have hear some people say that I need cable chains not the regular chains that they have to be cable. When I purchase the chains do I need to buy all 2 sets for front and back or jus tone set?


Thank you

 

You only need them on the drive wheels i.e. only on the front tires for a FWD vehicle. More info here.

 

Sorry, but why do you need chains in LA?

Make sure to read up on your state laws, they can be illegal in a lot of places.

 

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I think they are required in snow in the higher elevations of some mountain areas of CA.

 

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I think they are required in snow in the higher elevations of some mountain areas of CA.
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Cool, fair enough. I have no personal experience with the things.

 

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Is there a difference between cable and chains?

 

Here is a bit of literature on the use of chains.

So who is telling you that you need cables and not chains? Did they give a reason.

From my very limited understanding cables are a more modern version and will allow you to travel and higher speeds. Probably easier on the tire as well. But I am certainly no subject matter expert.