Reply to:   RE>driving my bus to and in B.C.

Sami says
>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.

>If anyone has seen them anywhere
>on the North-American continent, please let me know.

Sami,
I saw these at the dealer in San Francisco, Royal Motors(I think it was SF. I
was at 2 dealers that day, in SF and Redwood City, and it was at one of them)
on monday. I had no idea what they were. Around here we barely know what snow
is. Seeing your description, though, I'm sure this is what I saw. I'll call
and see what the price is for them if you want, or send you the phone number.
Don Kane 
'87 GL
Don_Kane@qmgate.arc.nasa.gov