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Old 08-21-2001, 04:15 AM
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Snow chains on the CLS

Sorry to bring this up again. It's been bugging me in the back of my mind and I want to know whY! Why is it the CLP can have chains and our TYPE S' can't? Don't tell me it's Rim size, cause u can always get a new set of rims and mount chains on them, no? Why is it in the manual this isn'texplained as a possible alternative. Does it mean, not matter what tires, the CLS cannot have chains? What gives?
Old 08-21-2001, 06:07 AM
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Guess #1:

Clearance issues with the wider wheels...


(They [Acura Care] don't even want cable devices mounted on the CL Type-S.)
Old 08-21-2001, 06:12 AM
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That's right, it is a clearance issue. Why don't try to find 16" wheel from CL-P or Accord for snowies, then chains can be mounted.
Old 08-21-2001, 02:22 PM
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That's what gets me, why dones't ACURA say in the manual that chains are not a problem if clearance isn't a problem. Why don't they put that in the manual instead of making us sign a waiver?
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you dont need 'em -- i made it thru a MN winter w/o them.
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Unfortunately, certain places in Cali (Lake Tahoe, for example) requires chains when the weather gets snowy.

Not that it makes a difference to me in FL, but I had an extended stay in NorCal a few years ago.

Originally posted by fbazakos:
<STRONG>you dont need 'em -- i made it thru a MN winter w/o them.</STRONG>
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