Sac AZN On the EDGE

Thanks for your thoughts Scorpio. Buying snow tires is probably more work and cost than necessary for an occasional trip to (or through) the snow. Just curious, what snow tires do you use? Size? Thanks!

Wow.... no one has any thoughts on this? I can't believe that none of you on this forum doesn't have any experience with snow chains/tires that they can share here. I know from reading posts in this forum that many of you drive through snow... and I'm sure lots more snow than I'll be encountering anytime soon. My trip is in two weeks, your thoughts please! Thanks

Hi All, I will be going on a trip to Yosemite soon and I found out that even if you have All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive or snow tires, if chain controls are in effect there you MUST have chains/cables in your possession otherwise the Park Rangers will not allow you to travel through. So my question for those in the know is this... what do you use or recommend for ocassional travel through snow & ice? I don't want to pay more than ~$200 a pair if I can help it. Does anyone have experience with or have knowledge about the Sno Claws by Flex-Trax? http://www.advancedtractionsystems.com/index.html My tire size is P245/50/R20 and I know they have a model to fit (Sno Claw model # T-33-6-1 for ~$150). Or maybe these: Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ435 http://www.amazon.com/Security-Chain-Company-SZ435-Pickups/dp/B000HZDFVY Thanks in advance for your thoughts! ~Sac Azn

lol, I am a warm weather lover more so than the snow, but I promised my girlfriend that I would take her to Yosemite for Christmas. There, the Park Rangers insist that it is mandatory that chains be in your possession, even if you have a 4x4 and snow tires. Hah, I was thinking well then, I'll just have an empty box and flash that to the rangers, but then it would be just my luck that they make me show them the chains... or put them on. At least when I go to Lake Tahoe, you can get away with chains if you have 4x4, all wheel drive or snow tires.

Thanks, but OMG.... $450-$500 a pair! I guess I didn't mention that I live in California and travel through snow only a couple of times a year. And even then, chains are not always required. I do like the Thule K-Summit though. Looks so easy to put on! But will the wheels be safe from damage, or will I need to find a way to protect them? Anyone ever check out chain alternatives like these: http://www.flextrax.com/default.htm ? These are under $200 a pair. Or maybe Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ435, Cable Chain for Pickups & SUVs? Only ~ $100 and a lot easier to justify for occasional use. ~SAC

OUCH! And I thought the damage to my wheels were bad! Glad that everyone is OK, but I'm heartbroken for you and your Edge. By chance, do you (or anyone else) have any recommendations for snow chains/cables for our Edge (20" wheels)? Thanks, ~SAC

Ohhhh! Thanks cal3thousand!

errr, excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean by "PVD" them?

Noooooooo :nonono: ! My beautiful (but fake) chrome wheels can't be fixed?!?!? Somebody say it ain't so !

So is it possible to fix the wheels? Yeah, I wasn't paying attention and parked too close to the curb and raised a small rash (about 6 inches) on each of my passenger side wheels :heartbreaker: What can I do to get them repaired? Thanks guys! ~Sac

Canuck, My package of goodies just arrived from DI yesterday and I wanted to wash my MF towels with the solution I bought for them, but then it dawned on me... How do I use it? Do I just add the solution into the detergent section of my washer alone or with detergent too? Or maybe I add the MF cleaning solution to the pre-wash section? What do you suggest/ Thanks! ~Sac

Yup :yup: , thanks to you!

Now why in the world would he stop shipping to Canada? Here is the list of goodies I bought: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Quantity Total Cost --------------------------------------------------------------------- 303 Aerospace Protectant - 16 oz 1 $9.74 Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II - 128 oz 1 $19.49 Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash Cleaning Deterg - 16 oz 1 $6.74 DI Accessories Sheepskin Wash Mitt 1 $7.49 DI Accessories Trigger Spray Bottle - 22 oz 1 $3.74 DI Microfiber Ultra Plush Two Sided Towel - 16" x 16" 4 $17.97 Grit Guard Grit Guard Insert - BLUE 1 $7.49 Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge 1 $4.49 Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Sealant - 16 oz 1 $22.49 Poorboy's World Bold 'n Bright Tire Gel - 16 oz 1 $9.74 Poorboy's World Natty's Red Paste Wax - 8 oz 1 $14.99 Poorboy's World Spray & Wipe (S&W) - 128 oz 1 $24.74 Stoner Invisible Glass - 19 oz 1 $4.49 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal: $153.60 Shipping: $0.00 Tax: $0.00 Total: $153.60 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mind you, these prices reflect the 25% off from DI's coupon code. Now to wait for the right weekend with the right temperature to detail my Edge! ~Sac

Thanks to CanuckG35 and all the other people here, I just pulled the trigger on my first purchase of some REAL cleaning products for my car! I was initially reluctant to make the purchase because I have never spent so much on cleaning products for my car before (my shopping cart was worth just north of $200, which I guess is just "entry level for the pros!), anyway what helped push me over the edge (excuse the pun) and make the purchase was Detailed Image has a sale going on. If you use coupon code "Early25" by midnight (EST) on 11/7/11 you can get 25% off of your entire purchase (no minimum required)! Sorry for the late post on this, but I just made it myself last night, But fret not, for those that still need to buy stuff from Detailed Image, their sale continues until tomorrow (but at less of a discount). Use code "Early20" for 20% off your purchase until midnight tonight or "Early15" for 15% off for purchases on 11/9/11 up till midnight (EST). Shipping is free and I am expecting my package by next week Tuesday. I am looking forward in putting that deep, glossy, "wet" shine on my Edge's finish! Thanks all! ~Sac AZN

Hi akirby, You are right, no damage likely from rock chips, but I have seen several photos of examples were the PPF has protected the car from key scratches (from vandals) or even minor run ins with wayward grocery carts or even the occasional dings from careless people opening their car door and dinging the car next to it. There was even a photo of a bumper that collided with a pole, the bumper was severely marred by the paint from the pole, but when the PPF was removed there was no damage visible on the bumper. ~Sac AZN