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      04-02-2014, 03:29 PM   #1
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What snow chains?

Does anyone have any recommendation for snow chains (or similar products) for the X5 20" M-Sport wheels?

Also would snow chains on the x-drive X5 be fitted to fronts or rears?

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Who requires them on AWD vehicles?
Whenever I go over summit, the sign always says "chains required.. except for AWD vehicles".
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Who requires them on AWD vehicles?
Whenever I go over summit, the sign always says "chains required.. except for AWD vehicles".
Alpine ski area access roads. Some of them are unsealed, and also generally prone to ice.

Dependent on conditions the progression goes:

Road open
2WD with chains or AWD
Chains on all vehicles
Road closed
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http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778020
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Yep seen that one thanks.
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I recently purchased an 2011 X5 with 20' rims and could not find cables for them....
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