I have a 2004 3i with stock 205/55/16 tires. I live at a higher elevation than most of my city is. We get snow up on our tiny residential mountain and every way to get down or back up is a steep hill. I have been trying to figure out which is best for snow/ice. I don't have $500-$1000 to fork...

I was a Winchester Auto and they wouldn't sell me a set... They weren't sure they would clear the struts. Now I thought this might be a problem, but I've really let it linger. I don't use chains intentionally - they're just winter equipment to make sure I can get out of the mountains if the...

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We're excited to announce that we're now offering Thule snow tire chains at CARiD. They both work and look great in winter tricky weather conditions. With these chains you'll get improved safety and handling no matter how hard the snow is. Thule is a worldwide known brand to offer premium...

Has anyone used chains for their 2008 Mazda 3? If so, how did the car handle and where did you get them?

I have factory 17 inch alloys with the stock all season tires. I may take the car up to our local mountains where chains are sometimes required. Has anyone had experience running chains on the 3? Also, I was surprised to see Mazda says to Install the chains on the front tires and Do not use...