Sorry to be asking a snow chains question but I did look at the questions that hasve already been asked but couldnt find the answer.
I have been looking on ebay at buying some snow chains. However, I have noticed they come in different thickness of chains. some are 5mm, 9mm or 16mm that Ihave com across. Does it make a difference?
We are driving from Amsterdam to Niederau on 14th Feb. our tyres are 205/60/r15.
These 9mm chains are £30 plus postage http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALL-NEW-SUPERIOR-9MM-ICE-GRIP-EASY-FIT-CAR-SNOW-CHAINS_W0QQitemZ190277598127QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item190277598127&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1307
do you think they look easy enough to fit?
or would these cheaper ones work just as well?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Snow-Chains-for-Cars-all-sizes-TUV-GS-Approved_W0QQitemZ380089979101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item380089979101&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
thanks for your help
Karen
sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?
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Oh that would be a riot!! NOT! lol :lol: I like the sound of me and kids throw buckets of water at hubby! after all if we need to put them on there is no way I will be gettin out the car! well only to take the odd picture !
Check a previous thread it seems they are advisable not a legal requirement 8)
only legally required if you're on a snowy road, a common sense law I think :lol:
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RossF
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
Not being completely aware of the route.. are chains essential?
Karen72
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
they are a legal requirement. Not sure if I will actually need to use them though.
Admin
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
For ten quid I'd go for the 9mm... having had crappy chains disintegrate in the past... :evil:
The design of both looks familiar and is quite common; the fitting is relatively straightforward.
As soon as you get them, have a practice run in the daylight.
Then wait until dark, park your car in the muddiest part of your garden and get your husband / children / neighbours to throw buckets of cold water, gravel and ice cubes at you until you've fitted them, driven 10 metres and removed them again... 8)
The design of both looks familiar and is quite common; the fitting is relatively straightforward.
As soon as you get them, have a practice run in the daylight.
Then wait until dark, park your car in the muddiest part of your garden and get your husband / children / neighbours to throw buckets of cold water, gravel and ice cubes at you until you've fitted them, driven 10 metres and removed them again... 8)
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Karen72
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
Admin wrote:
Then wait until dark, park your car in the muddiest part of your garden and get your husband / children / neighbours to throw buckets of cold water, gravel and ice cubes at you until you've fitted them, driven 10 metres and removed them again... 8)
Oh that would be a riot!! NOT! lol :lol: I like the sound of me and kids throw buckets of water at hubby! after all if we need to put them on there is no way I will be gettin out the car! well only to take the odd picture !
Salski
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
We bought chains from Halfords a few years ago, didn't need to use them so took them back for a refund :mrgreen:
The plan is.... there's no plan!
Ian Wickham
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
karen72 wrote:they are a legal requirement. Not sure if I will actually need to use them though.
Check a previous thread it seems they are advisable not a legal requirement 8)
Ise
reply to 'sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?' posted Jan-2009
Ian Wickham wrote:karen72 wrote:they are a legal requirement. Not sure if I will actually need to use them though.
Check a previous thread it seems they are advisable not a legal requirement 8)
only legally required if you're on a snowy road, a common sense law I think :lol:
Topic last updated on 05-January-2009 at 21:06