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: requirement to drive on the coquihalla?

Toeknee
02-13-2010, 03:55 PM
My friends and I are planning to go to big white in the next week, we're driving there.

I wasn't sure about what the requirement is to drive on the coquihalla; do I need to have winter tires mounted or is having chains in the trunk sufficient? I tried googling but I only found general winter driving tips but nothing about the traffic law of going through those snowy areas. Could someone please help? Thanks
murd0c
02-13-2010, 03:57 PM
Right now with the warm weather just as long as you have good all season tires it should be fine. Normally you should have winter tires and chains as well.
keifun
02-13-2010, 05:03 PM
just be sure to check the road conditions online before u go.

drivebc.ca
Blinky
02-13-2010, 05:20 PM
IIRC, signs posted just before mountainous roads say that either winter tires w/ good tread or else chains are required between Oct 1 and the end of April.

If the weather is good I don't think anyone will care.
gumnny
02-13-2010, 07:12 PM
I just drove from Calgary to Vancouver with Summer Tires , The Road was not too bad , WET Rain All the way , Temperature in -2 to plus 2 through out the mountains
underscore
02-13-2010, 08:38 PM
like the above said, and prepare for the worst. have the chains and know how to use them, keep a shovel and some sand in the car, some blankets, a couple candles and some matches (a lit candle in a car provides enough heat to keep you alive).
fliptuner
02-13-2010, 10:13 PM
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

What car are you taking and what tires are on it?
Toeknee
02-13-2010, 11:51 PM
my civic si, heh. some crappy all season tire

i might just buy some random chains and put them in the trunk in case they check me. I have 0 intention of ever mounting it though since it'll ruin my rims...
Prostrho
02-14-2010, 10:32 AM
Just drove from Calgary to Vancouver on Friday.

Absolutely beautiful drive. Weather was perfect. U won't have problems with Summer tires.
penner2k
02-14-2010, 10:37 AM
I have 0 intention of ever mounting it though since it'll ruin my rims...

Yah you wouldnt want to do that.. better to just crash your car..
TekDragon
02-14-2010, 10:52 AM
Yah you wouldnt want to do that.. better to just crash your car..

Not understanding here the lack of respect for nature. You should at least have chains that fit your tires properly. You may need them, it's hard to say. Hopefully it's good weather for you, but man, be prepared for that shit.