When we lived in Richland, I only recall 'chains or adequate snow tires'. I kept decent tires on it and never had troubles. There are days, though where you leave it to the monster trucks. 

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> On Nov 15, 2016, at 2:57 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Steve Bonde, when driving in mountains, sometimes there is a chain up
> order.  Here in Washington the orders for winter capability is in stages.
> One stage allows approved winter tires.  One stage requires chains.  No
> chains, no go.  Then of course, the highway may be closed.  I will be in
> mountains, including several high passes in my upcoming travels.  Now, our
> plan is that we allow plenty of time, and hole up if necessary and lodging
> is available, but who knows?
> 
> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:26 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Dear Chains
>> 
>> U have a friend Laclede chain
>> http://lacledechain.com
>> They sell chains which are real chains fitted to your tire - u tell them
>> what and they do it --
>> Just south of your current local - go for a drive my grind and make
>> yourself fit for service
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>>> On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 12:32 PM Steve Bonde <seb007@live.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> They're more trouble than they're worth. My 90 2wd Carat was my main
>>> transportation in AK for 10 years. I only used normal mud and snows and
>> did
>>> just fine. I lived on a hill for part of that time.
>>> 
>>> When we moved to Portland it was always fun to cruise at 50-60 by people
>>> driving 20 with 4wd and chains. I owned the freeway on those days.
>>> 
>>> We had a chain come loose on my brother's car in the 70s. Never again!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 15, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have the Thule XG12 Pro... I use it once ... not enough for a
>>> comparison
>>>> test... but it's good....
>>> 
>>