Got stuck in snow and needed a tow.

I’ve always had painted wheels, so I can’t answer that, sorry.
It doesn’t really scratch or leave marks on painted wheels.

 

Lol, this thread brought back fond memories. Helping my dad put the studded snow tires on his 74 Ford Pinto wagon every fall.

Remember the days before ABS?
Hit the brakes and one tire locked up!

 

I put studded tires on my wife’s Highlander for the first time this year. Those things are the bomb!!

 

Didn’t realize that they were still available. I do remember that they were a bit noisy on dry pavement.

Dad was a lineman for the power company so he got called in during storms.

 

Ya they are a bit noisy. Some lazy people around here just run them year round. You hear them at Walmart in the middle of July lol.

 

Take the tyre off the rim, run screws from the inside out, put tubes in then reinstall

 

I had an 01 ford ranger that was only 2 wheel drive, had a cap on it and slid all my crap directly over the axle and that thing went everywhere in New England

 

FWIW don't buy Autosocks. They might keep you from sliding on ice, but once you start spinning they are useless. I had to get towed out of a parking space at the Town Pump in Superior, MT once. I was really mad about the waste of money for the set of Autosocks I had. I ditched them and bought chains after that. Chains are heavy, nasty, and a pain to put on and take off, but they work.

 

Chains work. You're just going to get cold, wet and dirty but they work. Do all four and get a cup of coffee.

 

If you were a real company driver w-2 they would pay for tow truck. As 1099 but they treat you as company driver it kinda messes things up as who is responsible. If you make more money then w-2 drives I guess pay it yourself or like someone said maybe both pay half.