> My impression is that chains may give better traction
> but tear up the wheel well if they break.

Correct...

Cables seem
> to be a safer option, maybe with a little loss of
> effectiveness.

Safe = more traction; not less traction....

Safe has nothing to do with reducing the possibility of damage to your wheel
well... it has to do with keep you ar**e headed straight down the highway
and not into an oncoming semi :)

Bill

Cost is similar here at the local
> snowplow-parts shop.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jim Carter
> 84 Westy: the Orange Violin
> Enfield, NH
>
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