>
>In 15 years of Colorado driving I have never needed to put the chains
>on, but I have them in the Jeep at all times during the winter...
>they're a tool to get you to someplace warm and safe when you can't do
>it safely any other way, and should never be used to get you out INTO
>the elements... or at least that's what my grandfather taught me, and
>it's a good way to view them.  Knowing the limitations of your vehicle
>and staying within them is the only way to go.


Exactly!  My fire chief taught me this, in my intro to 4WD:

Use 2WD till you get into trouble, and then use 4WD to get out of trouble.
If you get in trouble in 4WD, you're hosed.

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