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Just checking that you agree with my interpretation - snow chains are required to be carried at all times - the authorities (whoever they may be) do NOT accept the socks as an approved driving aid in snow at this point in time?
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I'm not arguing about what is and isn't legal here. I'm arguing about what is the better product. And I have reached my own conclusion from information and demonstrations available to ANYONE who wants to access it - and that conclusion is that the snow socks are superior to chains in every way.
Hence why when I go to the snow this year, I'll be carrying chains (to keep the out of date law makers and enforcers happy) but fitting snow socks if conditions require more grip than the standard road tyre provides. Like I said, I will use what is safest and works best, and imo that's the snow socks.
When a semi-trailer can do a hill start in snow and ice from being stopped while wearing snow socks but can't when wearing chains, it's pretty clear really.
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Rocket,
Just checking that you agree with my interpretation - snow chains are required to be carried at all times - the authorities (whoever they may be) do NOT accept the socks as an approved driving aid in snow at this point in time?
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Correct!And I will carry chains.
Doesn't mean I won't use Snow Socks instead of chains though...
Whenever I've stopped to fit chains, they don't inspect your efforts. They're usually too busy helping the people without a clue.
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It is different for vic but in nsw snow socks are legal.Originally Posted by natwsmith
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/snowdriving.html
4WD vehicles
* As an alternative to snow chains, 4WD vehicles not fitted with winter tyres may be fitted with snow traction devices, such as items made from textiles, that comply with the Austrian Standard ONORM V5121.1.
Last edited by peedman; 30-03-2010 at 04:58 PM.
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That only applies to 4WD vehicles though Peedman.
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Hi I thought id just chime in with regards to when chains are needed... my understanding for Mt. Buller, is that ALL overnight vehicles are required to carry chains. Saying that though, for 4WDs they are very very rarely used.
I like the look of those snow socks
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Read the link. RTA states 4wd vehicles include awd cars.
the RTA recommends that persons driving 4WD vehicles (which include off-road vehicles, all wheel drive vehicles and sports utilities)
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Yup - that's true. Lots of 2WD cars out there though.
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too true ben and snow chains wont fit on lowered cars. i agree tho that 4wd should carry chains/alternatives since in heavy conditions the extra traction to all wheels isnt enough to prevent loss of traction.Hi I thought id just chime in with regards to when chains are needed... my understanding for Mt. Buller, is that ALL overnight vehicles are required to carry chains. Saying that though, for 4WDs they are very very rarely used.
I like the look of those snow socks
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yeah what i meant was that u and me dont need to carry chains as "just in case". unfortunately the op needs them. theres another thread on here which talks about snow chains too, its good info:Yup - that's true. Lots of 2WD cars out there though.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=42182
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