amber Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi, We are heading our on a road trip and there is heavy snow. We have 4 studded snow tires that are 21565R16 on a 1998 Cadillac DeVille. Does anyone know if there is clearance for Link Chains or do we need cable chains? We have never had to chain the car before with the 4 studded snow tires but the area we are traveling has a severe weather warning with several feet of snow. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 i think you should rent a full size 4X4. if you have studded snowtires and are worried you need to step it up another notch with chains, than i think you should reconsider driving. you need some clearance with a foot of snow and a deville rides kinda low. than add 3-4 people and luggage and you are even lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 I agree, the Deville is a great car in the snow, but I don't know about deep snow, a 4x4 would make sense Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber Posted December 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Just wanted to know which type of chains incase they are required. The passes should be some what plowed although they forecast about 15 inches today and then again tomorrow. We have done a couple to trips to Banff from Washington over Rodgers pass in the Caddy, actually 3 mountain passes Cascades and Rockies. It do not hurt to be prepared though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 as soon as i heard "chains" I assumed it was in the rockies. I suppose its common to use them if you live north and west of denver. I drove out to glacier park and than up to banff but that was in june, not december. I don't have much experience with chains on FWD cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Just wanted to know which type of chains incase they are required. The passes should be some what plowed although they forecast about 15 inches today and then again tomorrow. We have done a couple to trips to Banff from Washington over Rodgers pass in the Caddy, actually 3 mountain passes Cascades and Rockies. It do not hurt to be prepared though. I'm assuming you are talking about roads that have been plowed after receiving 15" of snow. GOD, in His (hopefully) infinite wisdom, has not yet made a Cadillac that will do 15 inches of snow. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 The reason I suggested a 4x4 was because personally I would never use them, seeing the damage they can cause. But Inevitably, a chain will rip loose and start battering your car to death. I have been in two cars that had the chains break loose and it destroys the car, and you really don't want to get out in that weather and take the chains off. But then again, I am not driving in the snow & conditions that you are, and if I was, I might risk damaging my car. That said, this statement was on Page 6-48 in the owners manual in your glove compartment, maybe this will help: Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 You gotta love it: The classes are defined as follows: SAE Class S - Regular (non-reinforced) passenger tire traction devices for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. SAE Class U - Regular (non-reinforced) and lug-reinforced passenger tire traction devices for vehicles with regular (non-restricted) wheel well clearances. SAE Class W - Passenger tire traction devices that use light truck components, as well as some light truck traction devices Here is all you ever wanted to know about tire chains, SAE Class S is discussed http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_chain Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Not encouraging. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Might I add that, you have an interesting way to have fun, I just looked at that photo, I am not sure if I would have the guts to do something like that.. My Dad would have done a ride like that, and enjoyed it, and wiped out, I am sure. How far are those trips that you take, do you have set points to stop? I would be afraid my waterpump belt would break or something. That requires a lot of confidence in your car also. Don't know if I could do that wow. We get 1 inch on Long Island and its a big deal.. That is a beautiful scene I must say, that must be a beautiful trip. Tell us more about it, how long does it take, what kind of roads, is it icy, do you hit snow? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Just a comment about using or not using chains. When heavy snow is falling and snow removal equipment is unable to keep mountain roads clear, authorities can and will apply the chain law as a public safety measure. All drivers are allowed to choose one from the following; (1) Chain up. (2) Turn around and go away. And a side comment about that red STS 3/4 rear view. I have seen that color on the road and from 20 yards behind in bright daylight, those tail lamp lenses simply blend in with the color of the car. Very striking and caused me to wonder if that was the design intent when the paint was specified. I liked the effect. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Just a comment about using or not using chains. When heavy snow is falling and snow removal equipment is unable to keep mountain roads clear, authorities can and will apply the chain law as a public safety measure. All drivers are allowed to choose one from the following; (1) Chain up. (2) Turn around and go away. And a side comment about that red STS 3/4 rear view. I have seen that color on the road and from 20 yards behind in bright daylight, those tail lamp lenses simply blend in with the color of the car. Very striking and caused me to wonder if that was the design intent when the paint was specified. I liked the effect. Jim I have noticed that also, it is a very interesting look and like you said, its hard to believe it wasnt intentional Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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