What are the best tire chains/cables that won't wreck my rims?

[thearc]

So it's getting to be that time of again year again...the snowy time! I occasionally like to go up to the local ski resort (Whistler) but don't want to have to buy a new set of winter tires for the season or a second set of tires and rims...the amount of time my car see's the snow is to little to warrant that. My problem is that I have C63 rims with pirelli rubber, to say they suck in the snow is a major understatement. What tire chains/cables (probably cables) has anyone used that don't wreak/scuff my rims? Most of the ones i see are for higher profile tires. Ideas??

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[thearc]

saw these http://www.amazon.com/Thule-K-Summit.../dp/B001ED9XYG

but $400!!

[thearc]

looks like i'm answering my own questions, but any another ones would be great to add to the mix.

these fit the 255/35/18 that the c63 tires are, and supposedly don't rub on the rim, can anyone verify this?

http://www.tirechain.com/255-35-18.htm#985

[burnteggroll]

wow...... those look so -----???? ...however, i can see your point about using it for practical use in the snow...