[Shop-talk] chains vs snow tires

[Eric J Russell]

We get the occasional snow/ice storm here in NC. NC doesn't plow/sand much - they just wait for it to melt a day or two later. However, being an ER nurse, I have to drive in it before Mother Nature takes care of it. I have an F250, rear wheel drive with LSD. I can usually get around with its "all season' tires. But when we get ice covered with snow it gets very difficult. I do keep a few bags of sand in the bed. 

I am considering either real snow tires (I doubt studs are available or allowed) *or* chains. 
http://www.etrailer.com/chains-1999_Ford_F-250+and+F-350+Super+Duty.htm?furl=-c2-235%7C85~16 

What say ye, learned shop-talkers? 

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
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