Jeff, you are on the scene and able to interpret things from personal knowledge, so are likely aware of information not made clear in this statute, which  does allow chains.  Are there additional laws or rulings that specify by county or in some other way restrict usage?  I have had acquaintances from Michigan relate to me of experiences when they were only able to travel with chains.  Of course, you guys do get some massive snows, especially adjacent to the lakes.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28all1zyaijn3tqh55vwkhvm55%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-257-709&relation=next

Thanks, mcneely

---- Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Wow! I will be needing tires soon - I'll however be sure not to post to the
> list for any advice or my impressions with whatever it is I buy :)
>
> As for the entire topic of traction tire, winter approved, chains - etc.
> Living in MI, that is all a very foreign topic. We have none of that - it's
> quite interesting to read about the rules and regulations in other areas.
> As a matter of fact the only rule I know of here (at least in my neck of
> the woods) is that chains are NOT allowed at all. That may be different
> further up north or in the U.P. - but here in the very flat east side of MI
> - NO CHAINS allowed.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus

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David McNeely