[ale] OT: Driving in snow...

[Geoffrey]

Christopher Bergeron wrote:
> Speaking of which, I'm going to Mass. for an X-Mas party in a few 
> weeks.  I'm going to be driving a rental car into Mass from CT. and I 
> was wondering if Rental Cars up there have chains in the trunk and/or 
> snow tires.
> I've driven in snow here in ATL, but never in real snow like up in New 
> England.
> 
> Anyone have any pointers?

I think unlikely.  Some states they are illegal.  At least they were in 
NY when I was there.  Also, if you lose a chain, it may well beat the 
ever loving bejeebers out of the car, so I'd be surprised if any rental 
companies provide them.

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Until later, Geoffrey