Wanted, SNOW CHAINS.

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by firebobby

Ah I see, what about snow socks like these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOSOCK-6...wAAOSwjVVV3uXo

Like the price but if it comes to it and I do get stuck, I'd prefer chain.

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by don simon

Snow socks are crap in my opinion, used to see dozens of them littering the roads having come off vehicles.
Chains are brilliant when there is a good layer of snow, better all round option is winter tyres, but as you're just need chains to comply with the law, there's no need for winter tyres. Just learn how to fit chains before you go as it's not advisable at the side of the road at -5ºC. The other tip is to fit them the night before a snowfall as it's easier to take them off in the morning if the snow doesn't fall.

Good point about fitting the night before.

[firebobby]

As Don says, proper winter tyres make a huge difference. Snow socks are meant to get you out of trouble, but some leave them on and they don't fare well

[Fez_uk]

back at the workshop today will check in a bit

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

back at the workshop today will check in a bit

Thanks got my fingers crossed.

[Fez_uk]

Originally Posted by Paultrol

Thanks got my fingers crossed.

just checked sadly it will only fit
30x9.50-15
255/70-15
235/65-17
235/70/16

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

just checked sadly it will only fit
30x9.50-15
255/70-15
235/65-17
235/70/16

Thanks for trying.

[don simon]

If push comes to shove, I've found some in Spain and can give them a call to see how much and whether they'll post to UK.
http://www.neumaticos-pneus-online.e...285-70-17.html
EDIT: Here's an Amazon link to follow and wait till they get some more stock in; http://www.amazon.es/Lampa-16125-Cad.../dp/B0096NBOIE

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by don simon

If push comes to shove, I've found some in Spain and can give them a call to see how much and whether they'll post to UK.
http://www.neumaticos-pneus-online.e...285-70-17.html
EDIT: Here's an Amazon link to follow and wait till they get some more stock in; http://www.amazon.es/Lampa-16125-Cad.../dp/B0096NBOIE

Cheers for that.

[makeitfit]

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

just checked sadly it will only fit
30x9.50-15
255/70-15
235/65-17
235/70/16

Fez we're going skiing in Feb and need some for a transit I havent bought yet lol I think the 30 x 9.5 15s might be a goer. How much please ?

[SilasStingy]

Good luck finding those snow chains! I think Trolpower is all you need and the roads are well kept here during winter. But if it makes you feel more safe
Snapped this picture this morning while driving to work. It's getting cold now and expect it to get even worse in February!



I know the picture is a bit unclear but yes, it is -28ºC

[Fez_uk]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Fez we're going skiing in Feb and need some for a transit I havent bought yet lol I think the 30 x 9.5 15s might be a goer. How much please ?

45 squideroos for you, konig brand aswell.

[Paultrol]

Originally Posted by SilasStingy

Good luck finding those snow chains! I think Trolpower is all you need and the roads are well kept here during winter. But if it makes you feel more safe
Snapped this picture this morning while driving to work. It's getting cold now and expect it to get even worse in February!



I know the picture is a bit unclear but yes, it is -28ºC

Cool.
I best pack another pair of socks.