2006 Porsche Cayenne Safety Question

Do you need chains for your 2006 Porsche Cayenne if you have 4 wheel drive?

Posted Nov 29th by Rebecca the owner of a Porsche Cayenne car safty, snow chains, 4 wheel drive, 2006 Porsche Cayenne

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Hi, Rebecca. You may do fine on snow with a 4 wheel drive but if you are on a steep hill you might still slide with chains, If the local law says every vehicle needs chains for a snow storm then that would include 4 wheel drive vehicles.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Colleen McGee, Driving Instructor at Americas Driving School

In average winter conditions, no. Chains are not necessary for winter driving.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at BizzM3ch Solutions

Hi Rebecca, You would need chains on your tires depending on where you are driving and if you have on snow tires.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Amy Mattinat, Owner and Author at Auto Craftsmen Ltd

Chains are only useful when there is snow and ice. It is illegal in most states to use snow chains. If you do use snow chains it would not be wise to use them for long term.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Barb Petrey, President - DBK Enterprises Inc at Jiffy Lube

Hey Rebecca, you can still slip & slide in snowy weather without chains. You may not "need" them, depending on how deep the snow is, but they'd definitely help.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Gelina Aquilina, Service Advisor / Mechanic at

It depends on what kind of area you are in. If you are driving in a mountainous area that gets a lot of snow, chains would be a good idea.

⟩ Answered on Nov 29th, 2013 by Helaine Kurot, Owner/Technician at 360 Automotive

Hi Rebecca, Unless you live in a mountain state where chains are mandatory in certain areas I would say no. You would be doing yourself a huge favor by getting some winter tires for the vehicle. The Cayenne is 4 wheel drive but it come from the factory with performance tires that are not made for winter driving. Check with your local tire dealer for some quality winter tires or a tire & wheel package for winter for your vehicle. Julie