>Back in Germany, I saw those really neat gizmos, that seem to be far
>better than chains. They call them Spiders (I think) and their advantage
>is that they are extremely easy to install, don't rust (cause made of
>plastic), and are not as "clunky." Also saw them in use in Switzerland: a
>majority of cars had them.
>
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I'm not sure of the cost, but these are sold in the U.S. for Saturns, at
least here in California.  They are nice looking, though I can't vouch for
their use.  (My boyfriend owns the Saturn... I have a Golf cart.)

Ron