Chains on 4x4?

SEE I told you guys, ??? mention Subaru's and you are going to get a lot of people defending their beloved Outback's.<br><br>I believe this web-site to be SUBBARU-centric and actively discriminates against those who do not care for this vehicle. ???

In the event that you do chain an AWD, do you have to do all 4 tires? My understanding of the system is that you have replace 4 tires if you do one, due to the slight size difference?<br><br>I carry chains for my truck to show WSP. They may not fit. My experience is that if you need chains on a 4x4 on I-90 in this state, you shouldn't be there because some yahoo always slips past WSP who should have chained up and they are either stuck in front of you, or sliding toward you on the grade.

After two months of being curious, I must ask Scotsman if he doesn't like Subarus. If not, why not? One thing with them being AWD all the time is the gas mileage isn't that great. I liked some of the 80's models I rode in that were two wheel drive with a shifter to go into '4WD' it used to be labeled. I drive a toyo tacoma and I will promptly tell my brother, who just got an outback, that I don't want to ski with him anymore.

I liked some of the 80's models I rode in that were two wheel drive with a shifter to go into '4WD' it used to be labeled. I drive a toyo tacoma and I will promptly tell my brother, who just got an outback, that I don't want to ski with him anymore.

I had two of those. 88 GL wagon and then an 89 GL sedan. Had the low range gearing too. Good car. Biggest complaints would be the head gaskets that killed both of them, chronic oil leaks from the valve cover seals and oil pan seals, and many unrepairable "sealed and lubed for life" drivetrain parts (the previous owners life, I guess). Otherwise, it was a car one could drag just about anywhere and had room to sleep in if necessary.

At substantial risk of returning to the topic at hand, I did note that chains were required on all vehicles, 4x4 included, on the Mt. Baker Highway for a time last month. This does happen on occasion, but I doubt there's ever anyone checking the way they used to.

After two months of being curious, I must ask Scotsman if he doesn't like Subarus. If not, why not? One thing with them being AWD all the time is the gas mileage isn't that great. I liked some of the 80's models I rode in that were two wheel drive with a shifter to go into '4WD' it used to be labeled. I drive a toyo tacoma and I will promptly tell my brother, who just got an outback, that I don't want to ski with him anymore.

The nice thing about Subaru is that you can get a nice, sporty, fun to drive car, that has excellent snow driving capabilities.

I just bought an Impreza RS , and it's a blast to haul around town, way more fun than a truck or even a Forester or Outback (which I seriously considered buying). I can't wait to get it into some snow. I have chains next to the spare, but I don't expect to use em much (especially considering that I'm moving to San Diego :) I wanna see a Toyo Taco keep up with it.

Won't the Outback generally do better than a truck on slippery roads anyway? The lack of weight over the rear wheels on the pickups has got to be a disadvantage. Of course, low range must be nice.