# Does the Tesla Model 3 need chains for Stevens Pass or Mount Rainier?

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**Verified:** 2026-05-30
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## At a glance

WSDOT may require traction tires or chains Nov–Apr on mountain passes. AWD trims help; confirm your exact Tesla Model 3 trim has AWD before ski trips.

## What to know

WSDOT may require traction tires or chains Nov–Apr on mountain passes. AWD trims help; confirm your exact Tesla Model 3 trim has AWD before ski trips. Sea-Tac CONRAC at 3150 S 160th St — free purple-sign shuttles from Terminal Level 1 Islands 1 & 16. Model page: /en/cars/tesla-model-3. Compare all 12 brands before pickup. Policies change — confirm deposit, insurance, and fuel on your contract. Last verified 2026-06-09. CONRAC opened May 2021 ($419M, 23 acres, LEED Silver). Compare all 12 brands before signing. Confirm live fleet, deposit, and insurance at pickup — policies change.

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