Do I need snow chains?I have a jeep 4x4 with all season tires?

Question

Does CHP requires them if snowing really bad? I' goin to reno but donk know if i need to buy them.

Answer 1

isn't the term all season tires kinda self explanatory.?

Answer 2

The Department of Transportation does not sell nor recommend specific brands of Tire Chains. It is best to check your vehicle manufacturers specifications for use of tire chains.

Types of Chain Controls

During the winter months motorists may encounter traction device controls in the mountain areas of California. When chain controls are established signs along side the road will be opened indicating the type of requirement. There are three requirements in California.

Requirement One (R1): Chains are required, snow tires are allowed.

Requirement Two (R2): Chains are required on all vehicles except four wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels.

(NOTE: Four wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas)

Requirement Three (R3): Chains are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.

The California vehicle code section 605

Answer 3

Yes you need to carry chains,may not ever need to use them but you will have to show proof of having them to get past any mountain pass checkpoint. I regularly travel to the Sierra's and have never had to use my chains but always have them just in case. No better way to ruin a trip than by not being prepared.

Answer 4

u should only need chains if ur plowing with the jeep!