Snow Chain Suggestions?

rayner · Nov 27, 2010

I'd like to get some snow chains. I got a Defender 100. Tyres are 235/85-16. I don't have a clue as to what size these translate to in snow chain world.

I've also seen these Autosock things - are they any good? A decent alternative to chains?

Any help appreciated!

Thanks!

tacr2man · Nov 27, 2010

no good for defenders they are for soft little normal cars. chains are decided by size as per tyre . Polar Automotive Limited
15 Bayhall Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4UG
Phone: 01892 519933
Fax: 01892 528142
Established as a snow chain supplier since 1987, we distribute many of Europe's best known brands. Covering the whole range of snow chain sectors, aiming to have a chain for every available wheel size.
these have website that will tell you what you want , and their prices seem more reasonable than most of the others You need to think about 2 sets with a 4wd , also things need to be pretty extreme to use them as you cant use on clear or even mostly clear road as they will wear quite quick, and you need to keep your speed down 30 is about it HTSH

Shifty1962 · Nov 27, 2010

You only need to fit chains to the front wheels on a 4x4.

tacr2man · Nov 27, 2010

Shifty , I think you mean that if you only have one set then you fit them to the front wheels

Shifty1962 · Nov 28, 2010

Just checking that peeps were awake.

If you can afford chains for all 4 wheels then no worries. I'm a tight git and can't stretch to two sets.

Whilst on a skiing holiday my sister and her mates fitted snow chains to the hire car and could not understand why they made no difference. A friendly local pointed out that the chains need to be on the driving wheels. :doh:
In fairness the instructions on the tin said that if you only have one set of chains they should be fitted to the front wheels to aid steering. She had a 5 series BMW complete with rear wheel drive.

wiltshire landyman · Nov 28, 2010

do we really need them in this country?

the whole country comes to a stand still when we get 3 flakes of snow and all the schools close

jai_landrover · Nov 28, 2010

Rudmatics I had 4 on my 90 rear diff locked solid and I could drive almost anywhere at our local pay and play. PITA but once on fooking excellent! Ask Spyderman how they performed at Whaddon!

jai_landrover · Nov 28, 2010

If I could get some for my 900's I would in a heart beat!

rayner · Nov 29, 2010

Thanks guys - this helps a lot.

crumplezone · Nov 30, 2010

Welcome to snowchains.com

colliecrew · Nov 30, 2010

Autosocks are fantastic, amazing traction in snow and ice, quick to put on and take off. Good enough for those huge artic' trucks in Colorado(truck drivers were getting killed, due to the time it took to put chains on. Other drivers were wiping them out), so I'm sure they are good enough for a UK winter. I have a set for my wife's x-trail, we live very rurally at the top of a very steep 1.5 mile estate track, which at the moment has around 24"-30" of snow(now compacted). The x-trail with autosocks is managing the track no problem. The traction they provide is quite amazing. The second you're on a good surface take them off. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Have a look at the autosock website!

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