The rule now is for them to actually be on the car. They have a seperate condition where you are supposed to carry them "just in case".

 

I thought is called for Traction device?
And my understanding was that ment - chains, snow tires, studded (evil) tires, or 4wd.

 

Amy is your Honda Pilot AWD?

Garret - you need to carry chains (unless its really bad out)

more info here:
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?m...icNav=ChainLaws

Exemptions
In typical winter conditions, the following vehicles are completely or partially exempt from the chain law. However, in very bad winter road conditions all vehicles may be required to use chains regardless of the type of vehicle or type of tire being used (this is known as a conditional road closure). A conditional road closure may occur on any of Oregon's highways and are frequent in the winter on Interstate 5 through the Siskiyou Pass south of Ashland:

1. Police vehicles, and fire vehicles, ambulances, and Department of Transportation highway maintenance vehicles when performing their duties.

2. A four-wheel or all-wheel drive passenger vehicle if all of the following statements are true:

a) It has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less;
b) It is operated to provide power to both the front and rear wheels;
c) It is carrying chains;
d) It has mud and snow, all-weather radial, or traction tires on all of its wheels;
e) It is not towing another vehicle;
f) It is not being operated in a manner or under conditions that cause the vehicle to lose traction.

3. Utility company vehicles, such as water, power, or heat, when providing emergency response services.


So if you own an AWD car under 6500lbs with all season tires you should be fine, just make sure you have chains in the car. I drove to Cali two years ago in my WRX when there was light snow and they waved me pass while other cars were putting on chains.

 

I do love this statement right on the website.....

Studded tires are not used on ODOT vehicles because of the damage such tires cause to the highway.

 

yep lol

but...

"Studded tires" are tires with studs that are made of a rigid material that wears at the same rate as the tire tread. The studs must extend at least .04 inch but not more than .06 inch beyond the tread surface. Studded tires are only legal for use in Oregon from November 1 through March 31.

 

Yes, my car is a Honda Pilot with 4 wheel drive. And I always carry chains in the winter, I just never put them on as I hate driving with them. I also don't put studs on my Pilot, I use all season tires.

 

back to S2000 life lessons....


...going in circles isn't always bad

 

The road less traveled should be traveled more.

 

If you can drive with 3 drinks and no cupholder, imagine what else you can do!

 

Why no cupholders?