Tire Chains

[RogueCoug]

Hi all. Newbie here. Love my SL, Black on Black. Question, for anyone who runs up to the mountains, (skiing), winter driving, and if you have picked up and installed chains on your Rogue.

Basically, there are two styles. I was wondering if the "Z" style chains (fits S requirements) fits the SL Rogue? The alternative is the "Ultra Low Profile" chain. I am thinking the Z style type S will fit, but just wanted to make sure? Anyone know?

[ncsu]

I have a set They say "for use on class S" The owner's manual will tell you what kind to get.

I got mine when I lived in Oregon - never used them going up the mountain or over the passes. They are still new in the bag.

[RogueCoug]

ncsu, Thanks. I can related. Most chains I have ever owned stay new in the bag. It's a rare day when they enforce Chains required at the passes, but need to be prepared with this purchase, since we do a frequent amount of skiing in the winter. Appreciate the post. Thanks. BTW, we also live in the Northwest....

[zakmartin]

Buy a set from Les Schwab. Get the good set with the chain links; don't get the cable-type chains; they're useless. You'll only need to purchase a set for your front wheels (even if the car is AWD, per factory recommendation). If you don't use the chains, you can return them to Les Schwab next spring and get your money back. I just keep a set in the storage cubby in the trunk (it just fits). Finally, fair warning, if you end up using chains, expect scratches on your wheels. There's no work-around on this; they will get scratched. I keep the chains in my trunk in case I get into an emergency (we do a lot of skiing in BC each winter). A better alternative, of course, would be to get a good set of snow tires, but that can get pretty expensive.

[ncsu]

BTW, we also live in the Northwest....

I moved from the NW to Alabama this summer - so now I am the only person in Alabama with tire chains.