Does anyone ever use chains or cable on their tires in really bad conditions (winter tire or not)? Do you guys throw it on the back tires?

 

most people probably run winter tires and chaining up the rear tires probably wouldn't make much sense since it is AWD mafia

 

I mean you'd have to live in some pretty extreme places for tires (ie, mountain areas n what not) for chains. Good winter tires should do just fine.

 

if you actually took the care to read the user menu, it told you NOT to put tire chains as i'll rip your fender liners apart

 

I would imagine chains = damage to one component or another, like Drew said.
Consider snow tires before chains or cables... what are you trying to do and in what conditions?

 

I've never run chains... and depending on where you are... I think they're illegal too since they'd eff up the asphalt.

There are rubber versions of tire chains tho... that people can strap on if they are going to drive out into really bad conditions.

 

hmm you could use snow traction fabric..at least it is safer than tire chains but heck don't use chains for ur awd evo..just get a good set of winter tires and ull do fine as long as u drive safe.

 

Where do you live that your considering chains? Ive lived in a climate that goes down to -40c in the winter and absolutely dumps snow for 6 months out of the year and I have never used chains. A good dedicated winter tire is all you'll need.

 

Most states do not allow chains or studded snows. You need to check your local DOT to see if they allow them.

And really, for the cost of a set of chains, you are not too far off from all-seasons or dedicated snows. I would recommend those options over chains. The compound in the OEM tires is not usable in temperatures under 40F.

 

I can only see chains helping if you drive though lots of ice patches

 

if you cant get around with good winter tires on your evo, then you shouldn't go at all. Probably the conditions are beyond the safe driving with the evo. Most problems you can have is the car sits too low, so from there the chain will not help. OR you find a very icey conditions , which leads to the same thing. Stay off the roads.