snow chains

[sylvester]

The chain is a Skipass 100 (its a 12mm chain, and therfore 12mm clearance needed)

So 12mm chain can be used on 235/40R18 tyres?! Would the clearance be bigger for the 235/45R17 tyres?

Anyone know what is the clearance required for standard hired chains?

[zsolt_downunder]

Gipper,

What actual car did you have the chains on? Was it a Passat R36 with the DUNLOP SP01 235/40R18 tyres or something else?

[sylvester]

Sylvester,

What actual car did have the chains on? Was it a Passat R36 with the DUNLOP SP01 235/40R18 tyres or something else?

Pleased refer back to Gipper's first post. He said he had the chains on his R36! Only he can answer you.

[gareth_oau]

bit off topic, but if you are running AWD, think about these

http://www.autosock.com.au/

[Rocket36]

bit off topic, but if you are running AWD, think about these

http://www.autosock.com.au/

Auto socks have been around in Scandinavia for a couple of years now. Dad has them on his 2WD Renault in Denmark. They aren't limited to AWD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ayKSP-duk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYgnkrjyzzM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn8C5AxgpgU

But even if they were, the R36 is AWD. If ever I head to the snow in my car, I'll carry those instead of chains.

[gareth_oau]

the NSW RTA have specifically stated they are illegal to use on 2WD, but not sure on the vic status

[Rocket36]

the NSW RTA have specifically stated they are illegal to use on 2WD, but not sure on the vic status

Where? I have read the legislation on this... You can't state something is illegal unless it's backed up by legislation. Fact is they do as good or even better job than chains. If the RTA is to naive to realise that, it's their problem not mine. I'll use products that are going to give me the best situation in snow and ice. And these days, that's NOT snow chains.

Oh well, lucky I don't drive a 2WD car.

[gareth_oau]

another brand:

http://www.rud.com/en/produkte/schne...kw/hybrid.html

this is more traditional chain, but doesnt have the chain link it the rear so easier to instal on low profile tyes or lowered cars. also doesnt have metal link so doesnt scratch your rims.

suitable for 2WD.

wont be in Oz til October so no good for this season

[gareth_oau]

Where? I have read the legislation on this... You can't state something is illegal unless it's backed up by legislation. Fact is they do as good or even better job than chains. If the RTA is to naive to realise that, it's their problem not mine. I'll use products that are going to give me the best situation in snow and ice. And these days, that's NOT snow chains.

Oh well, lucky I don't drive a 2WD car.

youre right rocket. as a forum chatter its absolutely my obligation to "back this up with legislation".

I would suggest that if someone is looking to buy, then they do their own homework. i'm merealy passing on comments from another forum (dedicated to snowy stuff)