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snow chains
« on: 18 January 2013, 20:16:31 »
just got stuck in snow.....are snow chains any good...and is it best avoid the cheap stuff :y
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #1 on: 18 January 2013, 20:20:53 »
Just bought 2 sets of snow chains from Lidl for £20 a set.  Not had to use them yet, so time will tell.  :y
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #2 on: 18 January 2013, 20:21:20 »
They're a bit of a pain to fit, especially when you haven't practised it ::)

But they'll get you out of trouble :y Only suitable for completely covered surfaces though ;) Better preparation would be easier... Weight in boot, shovel, grit/salt (can also double as weight) and some Hessian sacks or blankets (just something to go under the wheels TBH) just in case :y

Of course, winter tyres are an option but any decent tyre with good tread is essential :y

Mind you, even with barely legal autogrips on the back axle I didn't get stuck anywhere today :y
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #3 on: 18 January 2013, 20:24:13 »
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #4 on: 18 January 2013, 20:32:55 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 18 January 2013, 20:24:13
what do you think of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-2012-SUPERIOR-QUALITY-POLAR-EASY-FIT-CAR-SNOW-CHAINS-HELPLINE-01424-830727-/200830927772?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item2ec274c39c

I'd nip into the local Lidl and see if they have any of the £20 sets yet... They're identical to those but in a plastic case ;)
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #5 on: 18 January 2013, 20:47:16 »
Whats the general opinion  of fitting  winter tyres against snow chains... :y
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #6 on: 18 January 2013, 21:06:14 »
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 18 January 2013, 20:47:16
Whats the general opinion  of fitting  winter tyres against snow chains... :y

I always use winter tyres from nov 15 to march 15 regardless of snow.. chains are not easy to install in freezing cold ,slushy , mudy and snowy conditions.. you need to tighten them.. and if roads are not completely covered with snow you need to install them several times because I hate them destroying the drivetrain especially on a fwd car..  besides you are more protected for surprise frosty roads..
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #7 on: 18 January 2013, 21:37:13 »
How exactly do you fit these snow chains  :-\
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #8 on: 18 January 2013, 21:48:12 »
Stuck in Leicester, there was not much snow there
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #9 on: 18 January 2013, 21:50:17 »
 :D :D :D you want to see the mess they make when they break :y :y
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« Reply #10 on: 18 January 2013, 22:02:26 »
Quote from: ozzycat on 18 January 2013, 21:50:17
:D :D :D you want to see the mess they make when they break :y :y

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Re: snow chains
« Reply #11 on: 18 January 2013, 22:04:29 »
Simply stay home - simples
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #12 on: 18 January 2013, 22:13:06 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2013, 21:48:12
Stuck in Leicester, there was not much snow there

I'll be interested to see if we get as much over the next 48 hours as predicted... It may change my opinion on the need for chains but, so far, I've never, ever needed them in/on any vehicle including recovery trucks ;)
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Re: snow chains
« Reply #13 on: 18 January 2013, 22:23:50 »
Anyone ever tried the rope method as a get me home fix.  :-\

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4u4SX9M1tQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Re: snow chains
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