Can we put snow chains on our TLs?

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Old 08-30-2002, 10:33 AM
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Can we put snow chains on our TLs?

When I bought my TL, the dealer had me sign this paper saying that I understood that snow chains are not suppose to go on the car. At the time, I didn't even care cause it doesn't snow here, but winter will be here soon and I might head up to Tahoe. Anyone know? Is this some sort of traction control issue?
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WTF ..... never saw anyone in NJ with snow chains on b4 ..... if things get really bad I'll use my brand spankin' 1 week old Cadillac Escalade!! ;o)
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Don't use snow chains. They might mess up your car.
Old 08-30-2002, 01:21 PM
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You're supposed to use these cable things that you can buy from the dealer..
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Can you imagine what would happen if you had the wrong offset with snow chains? Rubbing will damn near tear off your bumper...
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Re: Can we put snow chains on our TLs?

Originally posted by silver03TL
When I bought my TL, the dealer had me sign this paper saying that I understood that snow chains are not suppose to go on the car. At the time, I didn't even care cause it doesn't snow here, but winter will be here soon and I might head up to Tahoe. Anyone know? Is this some sort of traction control issue?
Why ruin the tl, rent a jeep.
Old 08-31-2002, 03:21 PM
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Not quite sure for the TL-P...but for the type-S the manual clearly states that you CANNOT put any snow chains/belts on the wheel. I know because during my purchase, I tried to get the dealer to throw in a set of snow cables for me that they were displaying in the showroom floor. It wasn't untill my salesperson took out the manual and showed me that I was convinced that they were right.
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