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smithh20 · #1 (**permalink**) 10 Sep 2007, 03:44 pm

I'm taking my brand new 2007 Honda Pilot near Mt. Rainier this weekend to harvest a Christmas tree. The path to the cabin is a less-than-well maintained forest service road. It will be very snowy and very icy. I want to use chains in addition to the VTM-4, but am not sure if I have to use them on all four tires -- I have heard conflicting opinions. Please advise ASAP!!

sarah s · #2 (**permalink**) 10 Sep 2007, 03:46 pm

RWD OR FWD? I WOULD HAVE TO SAY PUT IT ON BOTH

Paula V · #3 (**permalink**) 10 Sep 2007, 03:48 pm

Only need chains on the front wheels. I asked and checked with the manual. Have fun!

Chris H · #4 (**permalink**) 10 Sep 2007, 03:52 pm

a good set of spiked snow tires will do the job just fine and keep 4wd on and your good to go. dont bother with chains there good and all but a pain in the ass to get on. when you hit pavement you have to take them off fast, it will hurt your tires

Alex G · #5 (**permalink**) 10 Sep 2007, 03:54 pm

Since your Honda Pilot has VTM-4 (an all wheel drive mechanism), you are better of putting chains on all four tires because this system will shift quite a bit in this situation to get the best traction and you do not want it to have to select only between two wheels. Do have fun.

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