Snow Chains?

[pharmpk]

Originally Posted by txmatt

from the owner's manual...

"For the best performance in snowy

or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under

certain conditions."

and

"Tire Chains

Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or local
laws. Install them only on the front
tires.

Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Honda strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).

All models except Sport

SC1026

Sport model

SC1030

When installing cables, follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can. Make
sure they are not contacting the brake
lines or suspension. Drive slowly with
them installed. If you hear them
coming into contact with the body or
chassis, stop and investigate. Remove
them as soon as you begin driving on

cleared roads."

Looks like a trip to the car to look at my manual (and tires). Tire rack has my sport fit 09 oem tires as 185/55-16. The SCC website says SC 1026 are the best fit for my FIT.

[pharmpk]

Originally Posted by pharmpk

Looks like a trip to the car to look at my manual (and tires). Tire rack has my sport fit 09 oem tires as 185/55-16. The SCC website says SC 1026 are the best fit for my FIT ;-)

My manual says SC 1030... for the Fit Sport. I guess I'll give them a try.

[pharmpk]

Originally Posted by Daemione

The only purpose I can see behind chains might be for someone who drives up a snow-covered mountain road on a ski trip once or twice a year.

That's why I ordered a set of SC1030. They arrived today, found them by the front door just after putting the cover on the Fit. I'll try them out for size on the weekend. SCC has another size for the Fit sport tire but the manual says SC1030. I'll see at the weekend. I hope I don't need them but for $20 cheap insurance.

(No suitable 15" rims at Tire Rack??)

[kirsch92]

Originally Posted by podom

On the amazon page for the SC1030, there's a pretty positive review from a person that bought them for his Fit.

That review also mentions that Thule makes chains that are listed as fitting the 185/55-16 tire size, the CS10 075. They're Thule's best (most expensive) chains), but they look great.

Hey I know it's July, but I just ordered the Thule CS10 075 from Amazon. $32 and free shipping. 80% off! I couldn't get cheap cable chains for that price!

[pharmpk]

Originally Posted by kirsch92

Hey I know it's July, but I just ordered the Thule CS10 075 from Amazon. $32 and free shipping. 80% off! I couldn't get cheap cable chains for that price!

Great chain for a great price. Let us know how they fit. What size tire are you putting them on? I hope to have snow tires by next winter. Maybe the SC1030 will fit. They were just a little big for the standard Fit sport tire but probably OK. I had them on the last loop when I tried them out. Fortunately I didn't have to use them on the road.

[kirsch92]

Originally Posted by pharmpk

Great chain for a great price. Let us know how they fit. What size tire are you putting them on? I hope to have snow tires by next winter. Maybe the SC1030 will fit. They were just a little big for the standard Fit sport tire but probably OK. I had them on the last loop when I tried them out. Fortunately I didn't have to use them on the road.

It's for the OEM 185/55-16's. podum has these ones that he posted pics of on page 1 of this thread. I figure they must fit well. For that price, I wasn't going to wait. I've seen deals on Amazon disappear in minutes, so I jumped on it.

I will need them just to get out of my neighborhood to go to work if we get hit with storms like last winter. Cheap insurance.