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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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What are the best tire chains/cables that won't wreck my rims?

So it's getting to be that time of again year again...the snowy time! I occasionally like to go up to the local ski resort (Whistler) but don't want to have to buy a new set of winter tires for the season or a second set of tires and rims...the amount of time my car see's the snow is to little to warrant that.
My problem is that I have C63 rims with pirelli rubber, to say they suck in the snow is a major understatement. What tire chains/cables (probably cables) has anyone used that don't wreak/scuff my rims? Most of the ones i see are for higher profile tires.
Ideas??
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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saw these http://www.amazon.com/Thule-K-Summit.../dp/B001ED9XYG

but $400!!
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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looks like i'm answering my own questions, but any another ones would be great to add to the mix.

these fit the 255/35/18 that the c63 tires are, and supposedly don't rub on the rim, can anyone verify this?

http://www.tirechain.com/255-35-18.htm#985
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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wow...... those look so -----???? ...however, i can see your point about using it for practical use in the snow...
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