snow chains

[geoffdown]

sorry for asking another question but now i have new general grabbers at2 if we get snow again will i need chains or should the terrano be ok not looking to go off road but would like to get around snow covered country roads and have a look around so would i best get some chains now before the rush or not bother thanks:nenau

 

[rustic]

sorry for asking another question but now i have new general grabbers at2 if we get snow again will i need chains or should the terrano be ok not looking to go off road but would like to get around snow covered country roads and have a look around so would i best get some chains now before the rush or not bother thanks:nenau

I've never had a problem with snow on M&S tyres, driven easily through 9" of virgin snow, ice packed roads on hills.
How much snow do you get?

I always carry a shovel, salt, blanket, food, water.
I may be able to get through, but the roads are often blocked by cars with bald tyres.

 

[Deleted account DD]

I had snow chains for a "normal" car when I was doing mega miles. They were a pain in the arse.

I got through all of last winter on a set of wrangler AT's with no snow chains. I made it into work (bigger fool me) when others were stuck and as a regular visitor to the N York moors had no problems. We also ended up on the A1 up to Newcastle during what was regarded as one of the worst snow falls and cheerfully made it home with the Ikea mattress fastened on the roof

The winter before the T2 saw us through some heavy snow on a set of kuhmo AT's with no chains

On the basis of our antics I would suggest ( happy to be wrong) you dont bother with snow chains. :thumbs

 

[briggie]

it gets quite bad around these parts sometimes , but im happy to say i have never used snow chains , and i have never been stuck , i think its more how you drive in the snow rather than extra equipment

 

[geoffdown]

I had snow chains for a "normal" car when I was doing mega miles. They were a pain in the arse.

I got through all of last winter on a set of wrangler AT's with no snow chains. I made it into work (bigger fool me) when others were stuck and as a regular visitor to the N York moors had no problems. We also ended up on the A1 up to Newcastle during what was regarded as one of the worst snow falls and cheerfully made it home with the Ikea mattress fastened on the roof

The winter before the T2 saw us through some heavy snow on a set of kuhmo AT's with no chains

On the basis of our antics I would suggest ( happy to be wrong) you dont bother with snow chains. :thumbs

thats what i wanted to hear thaks for the info and saving me money:thumbs

 

[briggie]

a sprinkling of snow in this country and we all panic .... i find it funny

 

[11redrex]

if you're gonna get 'em do it now before everybody wants them and the price goes up. I'll have a word with my mate who works for Lidls and see when they've got them coming in again.

 

[geoffdown]

a sprinkling of snow in this country and we all panic .... i find it funny

not panic just dont want to look like a fool when i get stuck in the 4x4 thats all:augie

 

[rustic]

if you're gonna get 'em do it now before everybody wants them and the price goes up. I'll have a word with my mate who works for Lidls and see when they've got them coming in again.

Would they be big enough, and you will need 2 sets?
You need to remove them on normal clear roads.

Last winter we were in Colorado, crossing the Rockies there were signs for snow chains to be fitted. This was aimed at trucks and there were chain fitting stations where trucks could get them fitted.
Cars didn't bother, they had winter tyres with studs fitted.
2 inches of snow and this country stops.
Or in the case of recent new drivers .... they don't stop.
Drive too fast, too close, hit the brakes and slide everywhere.

 

[solarman216]

Snow chains on a Terrano, waste of time, no good getting going if you cannot stop, and chains do not help, the wheels lock up in between the chains, so you are then just a slider like anyone else, Rick

 

[Deleted account DD]

a sprinkling of snow in this country and we all panic .... i find it funny

It is funny

I remember my first , of many, winter visits to Germany in the 80s . they just got on with it. A few sets of chains seen, several sets of M&S tyres fitted to the Merc taxis but otherwise life as normal :thumb2

Back to the UK and life has ground to a halt :nenau

 

[briggie]

It is funny

I remember my first , of many, winter visits to Germany in the 80s . they just got on with it. A few sets of chains seen, several sets of M&S tyres fitted to the Merc taxis but otherwise life as normal :thumb2

Back to the UK and life has ground to a halt :nenau

i was educated in west germany ( prince rupert boarding school wilhelmshaven)....... its on the north coast of germany .... some winters the sea froze , and loads of snow, life just carried on as normal as you say daved

 

[The Patrolman]

So long as the snow is not too deep that you belly out ( ie sat on so much snow that your wheels do not touch the ground ) Any decent AT MT tyres should get you most places:thumb2

 

[geoffdown]

So long as the snow is not too deep that you belly out ( ie sat on so much snow that your wheels do not touch the ground ) Any decent AT MT tyres should get you most places:thumb2

just bought general grabbers at2 all round so hopefully they r good enough
i will not bother with the chains then thanks for all the info guy you lot a stars :bow

 

[jims-terrano]

I have Falken AT's and last year was really the first proper snow we've had since getting the car (8 years) and there was only one day I didn't venture out to work and that was sheet ice everywhere. Stayed at home and spent quality time with my daughter:thumb2

I was surprised just how good the T2 was in the snow with those tyres and am confident I could get through most situations with ease. Just take care, watch your speed and use 4wd correctly so you don't dmage it. I found going between 2H and 4H on the fly without stopping was fine around 20mph. Stop to go in and out of 4L, loads of control with 4L and hardly needed brakes.

I reckon a good set of HT's would also be OK driven correctly on these motors.

Jim

 

[brynjdavies]

Snow socks are available but I have never tried them. I have a set of 4 chains from ebay (cheap in the summer) heavy duty because I tow my caravan to the French Alps in the winter, I have never used them but they will not let you on to the French motorways when it is snowing without chains and insist in actually seeing them. I find wet British snow on top of ice much slippier than snow at -5C and below. My son lives in Canada and they just use winter tyres and windscreen wipers which use a soft rubber against the cold.
Bryn

 

[11redrex]

Can't see myself getting stuck this year. Drove to Watford last December in a really heavy blizzard in a combo van round the M25. Everything was sitting in the inside lane doing about 15-20mph with ridiculously small gaps. Saw big BMW 4x4s, couple of Shoguns, and at least one posh Range Rover in the queue.
I sat in the queue for a bit until I realised it was just because of the snow and not an accident, then I pulled out and carried on about 40-50 on the outside lane, no problems, couple of little slips but not enough to justify 20mph.
If instructors taught people to drive instead of how to pass a test the roads would be a lot safer.
Scratch that, most people would still drive like lunatics without the slightest consideration for road conditions, traffic density, or other drivers.

 

[MontysMaverick]

Lat year we had real bad snow as most people in the UK did and with the Mav having tyres that were at least 4 yrs old and abt 2-2.5 mm of tread on I didnt have any trouble at all, since changing the tyres this summer, the tyre guy said christ you like value for money these are slicks.... I for one are looking forward to seeing how the new ones perform. What did impress me with the Mav was that when in 4L the amount of torque that was generated was beyond belief, I previously had a green oval defender and it was crap compared to my Mav, As said previously I think the terrano/maverick is a very underated motor and it will have to be somthing special from the green oval brigade for me to go back, The Mav tows better, is more spacious, more refined and the door seals work, oh and doesnt roll like a pissed pig (discovery) on the slightest bend. All together a better vehicle, I am quite pround of the old girl, Like the ronseal ad "does everything it says on the can" and with ease, No chains needed here when we went to Buxton, well as far as the cat and fiddle pub, only reason we couldnt go any further was the road was closed.