Snow chains

[ernysan]

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For that price you can get a nice set of snow tires

 

[PittPa]

I guess there is a reason you need these over snows. I know skiing in utah, the passes flash chain only, but not enforced.

 

[RockBamson]

I have a 2021 Telluride SX. Why does the manual seem to push not using chains or cables? My family and I are going to Big Bear and will be driving snowy/icy roads for more than just a couple miles. I bought a set of Autosocks, but have serious concerns about their durability. If they get torn up we are screwed without chains. I didn't think clearance was that much of an issue on this vehicle. So I'm nervous about putting any chains/cables on there and them damaging the vehicle. Not so much the rims, as I can always find something to cover the rims and protect them. But I am looking into the Super Z ones recommended earlier. Just curious if anyone has had issues with chains/cables? Or durability issues with the Autosocks?

Thanks

I'm kind of late to the thread, but cable chains work just fine on the Telluride. I would avoid those autosocks.

I've posted this in other threads as well. I've now made multiple trips to Big Bear in 2+ feet of snow with snow chains on my FWD Telluride and had zero issues. I drove right through even unplowed sections of the mountain. Here is a link to the cable chains I have:

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I can't speak to long term durability since it has only been one season, but I have a couple hundred miles on the chains as of now and they are doing just fine. Easy to install and no middle tensioner required.

As other members have mentioned, snow tires are the way to go for regular winter use if you live in a place where snow is consistently on the roadways.

 

[21SXTX]

All of Winter has decided to happen at once here in Texas. There's some talk of snow in the forecast and it got me wondering how the Telluride does in snow mode with regular tires?

It's likely if it snows I won't even venture out at all since people in South Texas aren't used to driving in it. And even if the Telluride performed beautifully it'd only take one dummy sliding into me to spoil my day.

But in case I do venture out. How does the Telluride do in snow mode? I've got a 2021 SX AWD.

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[PittPa]

Its been hammering here in W PA with winter storms and I have been driving through it. Last night the roads were very heavy with new snow and the plows hadn't been through. The car did great but the all season tires are defiantly a compromise, especially in the stopping department. No surprises there. No problem with traction. The antilocks were kicking in routinely coming to stops and I can say there was some puckering going on. I had the car in snow mode but this just plays with the assisted power to the wheels and isn't going to do much with braking. Just prior to that I took my wife's Audi Q5 with dedicated snows and it was absolutely better in all categories again mostly with the stopping. We have had mild winters recently and I got out of snows for some of my all wheel drive cars but after this year may invest in a set since the improvement is so much better. Again, the Telly does well from the weight of the vehicle for traction (not braking), the ground clearance, and the ability for traction lock up which is a huge advantage. With snows, it would a beast and a reason to go out in the snow.

 

[Senator20]

Its been hammering here in W PA with winter storms and I have been driving through it. Last night the roads were very heavy with new snow and the plows hadn't been through. The car did great but the all season tires are defiantly a compromise, especially in the stopping department. No problem with traction. The antilocks were kicking in routinely and I can say there was some puckering going on. I had the car in snow mode but this just plays with the assisted power to the wheels and isn't going to do much with braking. Just prior to that I took my wife's Audi Q5 with dedicated snows and it was absolutely better in all categories. We have had mild winters recently and I got out of snows for some of my all wheel drive cars but after this year may invest in a set since the improvement is so much better.

You say no problem with traction, but before that you say you can’t stop. If you had traction you would be able to stop. Either you were driving to fast or hitting the brakes to hard.

 

[TXAgMom]

All of Winter has decided to happen at once here in Texas. There's some talk of snow in the forecast and it got me wondering how the Telluride does in snow mode with regular tires?

It's likely if it snows I won't even venture out at all since people in South Texas aren't used to driving in it. And even if the Telluride performed beautifully it'd only take one dummy sliding into me to spoil my day.

But in case I do venture out. How does the Telluride do in snow mode? I've got a 2021 SX AWD.

I’m wondering the same... I’m also in Texas and currently at a hotel, driving home Sunday afternoon and hope the ice waits until Sunday night. This is my first AWD vehicle... on icy roads (not really snow) is snow mode better or is it better to lock the differential? (Clueless because it ices over here like once every 5 years, and now it’s about to be TWO degrees in San Antonio!)

 

[21SXTX]

I’m wondering the same... I’m also in Texas and currently at a hotel, driving home Sunday afternoon and hope the ice waits until Sunday night. This is my first AWD vehicle... on icy roads (not really snow) is snow mode better or is it better to lock the differential? (Clueless because it ices over here like once every 5 years, and now it’s about to be TWO degrees in San Antonio!)

I like your user name. Gig 'em.

From what I've gathered since my last post, the snow mode is going to calm your acceleration a bit which isn't a bad thing for driving on icy roads. When you lock the differential it will unlock itself when you exceed 25mph and reengages when you slow below 25 again. None of us in South Texas have snow tires, so I think the best thing you can do is go slow and be careful. Brake before turns and don't accelerate until you're out of the turn. That kind of thing. And what I like to do is stay the heck away from other drivers 'cause I don't want anyone else sliding into me.

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[Wyattx17]

I recommend these cables. You can get them from Pep Boys. Not sure if they have them in 20”. If you have AWD you should get the cables for all four wheels. They stay on tight and I’ve never had any problems. They won’t scratch your wheels if you are careful. View attachment 10949View attachment 10950View attachment 10949

How much did these run you? I know it's been a while and many prices have gone up, but just wondering a ballpark.

 

[alexdrums]

Maybe 50-60 bucks? I actually ended up getting a set of OEM EX standard rims on eBay for around $400, identical to the ones that came on my car, and then got snow tires installed on them. Discount Tire swaps them out for free with my all season tires/rims. Just put the snow tires back on last week.

 

[PittPa]

You say no problem with traction, but before that you say you can’t stop. If you had traction you would be able to stop. Either you were driving to fast or hitting the brakes to hard.

There is a reason they rate tires on traction and stopping distance. All wheel drive vehicles can accelerate better in compromised weather but its got nothing to do with stopping. Yes they are related but not the same. I've owned every type of vehicle with almost every arrangement of tires. (rear wheel drive, all seasons and snow tires, front wheel drive all seasons and snows, and all wheel drive with both.) The Telluride is a large, heavy car, traction isn't a problem, even with all seasons but having tires with ability to bring it to a stop was needed. As I have said before, you can drive around in a rear wheel car with bald tires in the winter, plenty do.

 

[Waggingtail1]

Road conditions would have to be really bad for CalTrans to require chains installed on 4wd or AWD vehicles. Bad enough that you probably won't want to drive through anyway. I have cables that I bring along, but I'm not really concerned about having to use them. Instead, I got all terrain tires that have the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol (snow rated tires), a shovel, and traction boards (even the cheap Amazon ones will work a couple of times before breaking). Kitty litter is supposed to work too. A bigger concern is that the Telluride doesn't have any recovery points to get pulled out unless you have a tow hitch.

Cal-Trans frequently requires AWD SUVs to also use chains in the North Tahoe area.

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[G-199410]

Hello. Did you put snow chain on all 4 wheels? Or just front?

 

[Kirkaiya]

I'm kind of late to the thread, but cable chains work just fine on the Telluride. I would avoid those autosocks.

I've posted this in other threads as well. I've now made multiple trips to Big Bear in 2+ feet of snow with snow chains on my FWD Telluride and had zero issues. I drove right through even unplowed sections of the mountain. Here is a link to the cable chains I have:

I've driven in chains (front tires only) on my 2020 Telluride SX. The manual for mine explicitly recommends snow chains, I got mine at a regional place called Les Schwab, and they work great. I haven't gone as many miles as you have in them, though.

Photo from my manual:

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