Snow Go, It's that time of year Options

[RocketScott]

I just got back from a cannonball run to Canada. I didn't check the weather this morning other than walking out the door and deciding it looked good. Two hours into the drive I realized I made a mistake. What should have taken 3 hours took 6. I'm lucky I didn't end up in a ditch like lots of other people (usually an idiot with a 4x4 that doesn't know how to drive it).

I was really surprised how well the Celica did in the slushy snow. It felt smooth and balanced even with four mismatched tires. I bought a set of chains at a Canadian Tire while I was up there but didn't really feel like I needed them for the trip home.

So down to the questions. I've never used chains before. Is there some sort of rule for when to put them on? I also have a set of snow tires I need to get mounted. They don't have studs but I'm considering getting studs. Anyone else drive in snow on a regular basis?

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Over the past couple years my car has seen some seriously messy snowstorms, all of which it handled VERY well. Alot of them were about 4 inches of icy slushy snow for about 35 miles from school to my home, no problems. Taking it slow is absolutely key no matter what you drive.

Last year I drove in about 6 inches of fresh snow in the middle of the night which was scary, and the car felt really really stable and safe the whole time. I can definately attest to the Celica being good in the snow....I was really happy with how safe it felt even in the worst of conditions. With all four headlamps cutting through the dark and snow, nice new all-season tires, and some patient and smooth driving inputs I had no problems at all getting home safe.