Dressing for Cold Weather

Kevy Baby · 02-03-2011, 03:55 PM

OK, here's another question. I always rent a car when I go to Des Moines. In case they are needed (fairly decent chance), would the rental company supply tire chains? Do they put them on if there is snow on the ground?

Stan4dSteph · 02-04-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

OK, here's another question. I always rent a car when I go to Des Moines. In case they are needed (fairly decent chance), would the rental company supply tire chains? Do they put them on if there is snow on the ground?

No one uses chains in Iowa. There are no mountains. The only places I've seen chains used are in the mountains. People in cold climates either have all-season tires, or switch to some sort of snow tire for winter.

Kevy Baby · 02-04-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

No one uses chains in Iowa. There are no mountains. The only places I've seen chains used are in the mountains. People in cold climates either have all-season tires, or switch to some sort of snow tire for winter.

Thanks! I have never had to use chains in my life, so this is a new topic for me.

Moonliner · 02-04-2011, 11:20 AM

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Thanks! I have never had to use chains in my life, so this is a new topic for me.

Heh, You can't tell it from looking at your screen but I'm laughing at you. Get a nice FWD or AWD car and you'll be fine. Oh, and if you need it check the glove compartment, many rental companies toss an ice scraper in there.

When driving don't use the recycled air option it will fog up the inside of your windows.

And always remember, power slides in snow are both easy and fun!

3894 · 02-06-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

No one uses chains in Iowa. There are no mountains. The only places I've seen chains used are in the mountains. People in cold climates either have all-season tires, or switch to some sort of snow tire for winter.

This. Slow the hell down when you're driving in winter. That's the main thing. Ask the rental desk for an ice scraper for your car's windows.

Just dress in layers, Kevy. No long undies, though.

Also, my BIL is a vice cop in Des Moines. You have connections, pal.

Kevy Baby · 02-06-2011, 06:59 PM

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Also, my BIL is a vice cop in Des Moines. You have connections, pal.

Is his name Bob? That's who got me on my last trip.

Steven got me the time before - is he your BIL?.

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