The rationale for chains on all four wheels on a rear wheel drive vehicle
is more traction for stopping especially since the front wheels bear the
brunt of braking due to weight shift, and your steering still works.

At 11:41 PM 12/24/99 -0800, John Pattenden wrote:
>Hi, anyone have opinions on putting snow chains on the front wheels as well
>as the back on a 2WD Westy?
>
>I read in a couple of places this is a good idea on some vehicles, but I've
>never seen chains on all wheels except some 4WD trucks, Even our Subaru
>manual recommends only the front wheels even though its all wheel drive..
>
>thanks,
>
>and best of the season, lets hope there's some snow in Californis soon....
>
>J
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