Snow chains for 235 x 70 R16's

Hi All,

Well, I'm off to Europe for Xmas, and want to go fully prepared. I have purchased the warning triangle, medical kit, GB plate/beam bender kit and dvd player (I have 2 little kiddies ), but am also looking for snow chains.

Now, here's the rub; my 300 TDi (1994) has 235 x 79 R16's fitted, and the manual informs us that snow chains can be fitted to the 205 R16's, but not the 235's.

Why is this? Is it a safety issue, or what?

BTW, I called Landrover about this, and they were very vague and didn't really have an answer, although they could sell me a set of snow chains for the 205's for £500 . And that's for 2 chains only!

dunno the answer to your size problem. but id a thought that it must be cheaper to buy your chains nearer some snowy weather?
ie switzerland etc...
bet the dealers over here only sell a few prs per annum.

ebay item number 170037890732.
fill your boots mate.

Thanks for that Ormus, the standard sizes at £28 don't include mine, but the 4x4 ones do. However, at £74 though it means a bit of saving up to do!

I think that that is a resonable price considering the size of wheel

I agree, it is a reasonable price, especially considering Landrover wanted £300 for a pair!

However, funds are not available just yet.

I have driven to the Alps loads of times. I use a company called www.snowchains.co.uk they are based near Tonbridge in Kent but do mail order. They will make a chain for you, the ones I have are called weissenfells clak-and-go. they are self ajusting so you don't have to stop and retension. They are also very low profile so much less of a clearance issue which is why the handbook is cautious with their recommendations. They will also exchange the chains if you change your vehicle. I drove 6 times to the alps in a Disco TD5 ES with Goodyear Wrangler 255/55 R18 and did not need chains once, they clear the roads so fast it puts England to shame. However for the last few times I could no longer put up with the moans from the rear seat passengers about the lack of legroom and the icy blast of cold air that comes in through the rear internal door handles. I now do the drive in my Renault Vel Satis, far more comfy, chopped in the chains for a set for the Renault, perfect fit. Renault says there is no clearance for 245/45 R18, but they made some no problem. Had them on for 2 weeks solid in March in France, no problem. Where are you going skiing?

Well, I'm not going skiing, but going to see the in-laws in the Czech Republic. So, I'll be driving through France (from the Chunnel), Belgium, Holland, Germany and then the Czech Republic. Mostly motorway driving so conditions should be OK, but when I get past Prague, motorways become A/B roads. Although in the CR they do have the snow barriers, when the snow hits hard it can get choppy.

I'll have a 3 year-old and a 3 month-old in the car with me (plus the wife), so don't want to leave anything to chance, if I can help it.

RE Switzerland, they do clear the roads well (I have been there skiing in the past too) but ANY other country would put us to shame in this general department. After all, our trains stop when leaves drift onto the tracks!

RE the drafts from the rear door handles, can the panels be taken off and liquid rubber (or something similar) be applied around the area? Failing that, could a plastic sheet be stuck around the handle (inside the door panel) with a slit for the connection between the inner and outer handle?

We rellied on blankets and pillows wedged up against the door handles, not a problem in UK but it is in France doing 100mph when it's minus 12 outside.

Spyderman said:

We rellied on blankets and pillows wedged up against the door handles, not a problem in UK but it is in France doing 100mph when it's minus 12 outside.

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Not sure my TDi 300 will DO 100mph! It is important though, as I'll have two little ones sitting in the back, so I don't want them to chill too much!

Mine was a TD5 that had been chipped plus a bigger intercooloer. 185 bhp.

Spyderman said:

Mine was a TD5 that had been chipped plus a bigger intercooloer. 185 bhp.

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Nice, but I need the mpg rather than the envious speed/acceleration! Mind you, my 300 TDi is quite quick and does nip along at 80 - 90. The engine is at its quietest at those speeds too. Motorway driving is actually enjoyable.

It does have the EGR blanked off, which might account for a better than average turn of heel.

these any good?

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Chaines-Neige-To...ryZ18329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Don't think so, as I would be worried about them being a tad loose. Plus, they are a bit more expensive than the 4x4 chains on the other link that appeared earlier.

Thanks though!

ah well i just seen them and though"oh"

Just noticed this post. If you need chains on car suggest you buy another 4 x 4 or decent set of tyres. I spend two months in French Alps every year and have never carried chains or even looked like needing them. Have used a Pajero and Land Cruiser though. Have Range Rover now hope it works ok after seeing this and the replies.

i used to race a mark 2 escort in the snow and i never used chains, personally, unless you are going up the alps in winter i think they are a flash harry

can you get chains to fit yer trainers??

yep.
they sell em in them silly mags you get delivered to your door. you know the sort of things, they sell things like kettle warmers and tupperware shyte stuff.

the mag is worth reading for a good laugh, there aint nowt worth buying in it at all. not one single thing.