I just got an '05 Forester 2.5X. In section 8-13 of the owner's manual it addressed the chain issue. Use SAE type S chains on front wheels only. max speed I was in Leavenworth Washington this last weekend, they had the worst
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19 years ago
weather (freezing rain & ice)there in 20 years I heard. I chained my Ford
>Ranger, though I really did not need to. But My wife has a new Subaru so we
>were asking how the local law deals with the all-wheel-drive vehicles. And
>we talked with more than a couple Subaru owners. They had said they never
>had a problem getting around, and were never questioned by law enforcement.
>We will take the Subaru next time with chains in the back, but will not make
>reservations. And if it gets so bad that we are required to chain we will
>turn around. I do not feel comfortable putting chains on it without chaining
>ALL 4 wheels, for fear of damaging components, let alone clearance.
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>>On the news last week I saw that they required 4WD vehicles chain up
>>before going over a pass here in Washington. I checked the Washington
>>State Department of Transportation and found the following (please read
>>last sentence)...
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>>Exception for all wheel drive vehicles: when "chains required" signs are
>>posted, all-wheel drive vehicles are exempt from the chain requirement
>>when all wheels are in gear and are equipped with approved traction
>>devices, provided that tire chains for at least one set of drive tires are
>>carried in the vehicle. However, the patrol can require chains on
>>all-wheel drive vehicles as well, if conditions warrant their use." >>
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>>Since 2000 Subarus or newer can't be chained, what are we suppose to do?
>>Any solutions out there?
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