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[Vamps]

What all you 4x4 chaps need to remember is you may get going in the snow, but unless you have full winter tyres, you will stop no better on snow than the rest of us 

Think I saw more 4x4's in ditches than standard cars last big batch of snow 

Whilst your point is valid, do not Generalise....... OK, not for about 15 years, but have loads of previous experience on and off road, including local LR club in Hertfordshire,  competitions, in Series 3 LandRovers, even had a company LandRover for a couple of years.......tis the Ice 4X4 that some drivers get caught out on, particularly with all the modern stuff that never sees any Mud

[tunnie]

What all you 4x4 chaps need to remember is you may get going in the snow, but unless you have full winter tyres, you will stop no better on snow than the rest of us 

Think I saw more 4x4's in ditches than standard cars last big batch of snow 

Somewhat ironically, I`ve once ended-up pulling out my old Disco 4x4 from a snow bank, using the Omega wearing it`s snow chains......Chains are THE way to go on ice and deep/rutted snow.

  "Once you tried it with chains, you`ll never want to go back"
.....`sorry that was meant for the OTHER forum!

   

Think i'll get a set then, just checked and found I have a store 2 miles away 

[cem_devecioglu]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

[Debs.]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

  That`d be a good team-game for the forthcoming, Chester-meet.......competitive fitting of a set of snow chains; against the clock, after a 1 minute read of the instructions.

[the alarming man]

thing is if you don'y buy now...when they mention snow there will be as readily available as rocking horse s#@t

I don't think we'll have a harsh winter this year 

i will hold you too that jamie...as when it snows up here it is like a baron waste lands...and because we are so high up it's here forever

[Entwood]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

Interesting post Cem .....    this afternoon I was showing my neighbour how to fit chains .. used mine as an example

First one done very slowly with every step explained, about 4 minutes. Second one he timed me .... 87.6 seconds .. well pleased with that

[Debs.]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

Interesting post Cem .....    this afternoon I was showing my neighbour how to fit chains .. used mine as an example

First one done very slowly with every step explained, about 4 minutes. Second one he timed me .... 87.6 seconds .. well pleased with that

Only caveat I`ve found (over several years of regular use) with fitting tyre-chains is that when reaching `round the back of the tyres to couple the cable-loop, the wheel arches/mud-flaps are usually absolutely filthy with road-salt/grime residue after driving on snowy and gritted roads......so, have an old coat or water-proof to hand in the boot; one with long sleeves that you wont mind getting dirty!.....also carry an old bit of carpet to kneel on when fitting the chains.

[cem_devecioglu]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

  That`d be a good team-game for the forthcoming, Chester-meet.......competitive fitting of a set of snow chains; against the clock, after a 1 minute read of the instructions.

 

[cem_devecioglu]

and for those , who is planning to use chains for the first time.. practice with them several times before the weather start to freeze your hands

Interesting post Cem .....    this afternoon I was showing my neighbour how to fit chains .. used mine as an example

First one done very slowly with every step explained, about 4 minutes. Second one he timed me .... 87.6 seconds .. well pleased with that

Only caveat I`ve found (over several years of regular use) with fitting tyre-chains is that when reaching `round the back of the tyres to couple the cable-loop, the wheel arches/mud-flaps are usually absolutely filthy with road-salt/grime residue after driving on snowy and gritted roads......so, have an old coat or water-proof to hand in the boot; one with long sleeves that you wont mind getting dirty!.....also carry an old bit of carpet to kneel on when fitting the chains.

good advice Debs.. 
 
 

[Andy B]

.... after a 1 minute read of the instructions.

You've forgotten that the majority of the forum is male ............... we don't read instructions!!!!!!!! 

[cem_devecioglu]

I think before purchasing this discussion will give enough idea about pros and cons of chain vs winter tires
 
 http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/pros-cons-of-tire-chains-vs-snow-tires-teach-me/16847/page1/

[Ken T]

A very good point was made " a set of four snows and steel wheels will cost about as much as a fender" . And my current excess is  £400 

Mind you, I almost have it covered. We allow flexi time at work, and I have built up over 50hrs so far. So if it snows and I can't get out my close, I phone in and take a day's holiday.    Simple 

Ken

[TheBoy]

thing is if you don'y buy now...when they mention snow there will be as readily available as rocking horse s#@t

I don't think we'll have a harsh winter this year 

I dont think Chains have a best before date

I can't get any anyway, no friggin Lidl around these parts...

Eh, there is one in Bicester?

Oh yeah, forgot new one in Bicester.  I try to avoid Bicester like the plague. Its on a chavtastic par with Banbury.

Still, its still a 25m round trip.

[Markie]

Range Rover or not methinks these need to be purchased after last years debacle......just in case..

[fiend61]

Still, its still a 25m round trip

even so TB better to do it now than when there is a foot of white stuff on the road