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[cem_devecioglu]

I got stuck in a carpark in Daventry earlier today. So I put it in Park, put on handbrake, and started to formulate a plan...  ...until the car started to slide backwards, even in park, and with handbrake on.

   phew..  horror film..

[Lazydocker]

Mines lowered. Couldn't get snow chains on. Even with standard wheels fitted.

Sport stars are not recommended for use with snow chains.

According to the handbook, Vx don't recommend them on 17" wheels either

I'm back on 225/55/16 now with the Enduro's so I might buy another set of the Lidl chains for emergency use, although the aggressive tread on those tyres have managed well when I was on the compacted snow/ice (and a little loose on top) over the road walking the dog earlier

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm using The Merc at the mo and meant to throw a few bags of sand in the back a few days ago but forgot..    The back end is very light... 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm using The Merc at the mo and meant to throw a few bags of sand in the back a few days ago but forgot..    The back end is very light... 

I've fixed that with two big bins of sand in the back.  It feels a lot more sure footed now!! 

[Shackeng]

I've just picked up a set of Lidl's  '100' size chains, but am surprised to find that they say the chains ".... may only be mounted on the following tyres", and neither the 225/55/16's on the TD Estate, or the 235/45/17's on the Elite saloon are on the list. I guess that there is probably enough adjustment to fit.
I wonder why VX don't recommend them on 17's.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yes, I had a good look through all of the different sizes in Lidl because I was going to buy a second set for The Mig, but none had 225/55/16 even though the '100' size chains had lots of different varients with 225, 55 and 16... 

I didn't bother in the end as I'm using The Merc and they had the right size for that.  They work as well!! 

[steve6367]

I had the same problem - they did not seem to have a size for the Omega :-(


Anyone have a set that do fit?

[TheBoy]

I got some last year for my 235/45/17.

I have only test fitted, not used in anger.

[dbug]

I got stuck in a carpark in Daventry earlier today. So I put it in Park, put on handbrake, and started to formulate a plan...  ...until the car started to slide backwards, even in park, and with handbrake on.

Had the same when I went round to see if my 90yo mother was ok.  She lives on a steep hill with a bend half way up - not gritted and very icy - got up ok in the Jag (a bit tail happy round the bend) and turned 90 deg right into her drive (also on a slope), put in park, turned off and handbrake came on when key removed.  Car just slid backwards off her drive and then had to reverse down the hill, park and walk up. PITA

[Jimbob]

The leaflet doesnt list all the sizes, if you look at other sets leaflets, often available on ebay, you get the full range of tyres they will fit.

[Marie]

Yes, I had a good look through all of the different sizes in Lidl because I was going to buy a second set for The Mig, but none had 225/55/16 even though the '100' size chains had lots of different varients with 225, 55 and 16... 

I didn't bother in the end as I'm using The Merc and they had the right size for that.  They work as well!! 

im sure but il check but i definalty have these size tyres and a set of aldi chains but cant remameber whether they are 90or 100ill check tomorrow for you and report back 

[Toledodude1973]

they're brilliant, they are!