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Old 01-07-2009, 02:36 PM
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I'm going to be making a trek over snoqualmie pass at the end of the month and i was wondering if anyone had some snow tires/wheels i could borrow for the weekend as it seems as of late traction tires are required....I know this might be hard to get being that most everyone is using their snow tires. but thought i would give it a try.....if not looks like i'll be taking the 87 K5
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How far east you going? I just took my set off cause it warmed up. If it's not going to be icey here that weekend, (and your not driving to Montana) i'd let you use them.
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just heading over the pass to Cle Elum
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I just heard snoqualmie pass is closed indefintely at this time due to the rain causing avalanches.. be careful if you go
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yeah, that's cool. i'll watch the weather forecast as it gets closer.
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As will I, I hope they will have it clear by the end of the month, according to Kiro FM they plan on starting the cleanup in a couple days, danger depending....I'll keep you posted too, just got word from teh parents they will let me use the K5....not to comfy in the thing, its a giant tank (how can people drive Hummers!!)....
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sounds good.
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Old 01-10-2009, 07:32 PM
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looks like i'll be taking the Blazer. but thanks for lookin out for a fellow scion owner. It's greatly appreciated!!
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Originally Posted by nonmindo
looks like i'll be taking the Blazer. but thanks for lookin out for a fellow scion owner. It's greatly appreciated!!

No problem. have a good trip.
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Be safe and have a good trip!

We're still too chicken to risk our xB's in the snow/ice. lol The Pilot does awesome in that stuff, so we're really happy to have it around, in the wintertime especially. Last year took it over the mountains where they were having this insanely crazy ice storm that left inches of sheer ice on the roadways, and where the snowplows and all other cars were sliding off the roads, we did just fine.

Anyway, safe journeys to you!
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the xB is a REALLY good vehicle in the snow, i honestly can say i felt safer and in more control driving my xB than my old 04 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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