Snow Chains

For a Defender 90, with 205/80 R16s. Any recommendations, hints, suggestions regarding getting and using a set snow chains? Including do I need 2 pairs, or do you just fit one pair to the front wheels and lock the diff?

Thanks all. Matt

Where do you live? Mongolia?

Never needed them, doubt I ever will. A set of good tyres should see you alright!

Not having the means/luxury of another set of rims, I've got Michelin Syncrhone for general road/light offroad use. Reckon these'd be good enough?

(Mind you, it's kind academic - the police tend to shut roads to everything after a few flakes - I'm thinking Snake/Woodhead passes here)

Problem with snow chains is that they are a right pain in the arse.

They are OK if we have lots of snow but the small amounts we get, you will be taking your chains of, putting them on, taking them off, putting them...........you get the picture.

A nice AT tyre should serve you well, if your that worried, make sure you carry all the essentials including shovels and rocksalt!

safe driving

Jim

Matt, I live in Sweden where snow chains are v rarely used. Instead we use winter tyres (obligatory between Dec and March), which are superb. There are 2 types, studded (good on ice) and 'friktion'. Both use a very soft compound rubber and below about 7degrees even if there is no snow/ice present these tyres grip better than 'normal' UK tyres. Studded tyres may be unnecessary (and illegal?) in the UK, but the studless versions will perform well if your budget will allow.
Robert