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And DelThanks, Chris.
And DelThanks, Chris.
Just had a look on Ebay for Snow Socks anyone recommend any makes & do you have to purchase 2 or 4 ??
Great info , thank you, Chris.Just for the drive wheels I believe. I just bought a new pair off Ebay which suited my wheel size. It was a few years ago now and I haven't used them yet. I also bought a set of these as well which another member mentioned the other year...
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12 EMERGENCY CAR TYRE GRIP STRAPS HELPER FOR SNOW MUD WHEEL TRACTION ANTI SLIP | eBay UK
A set of TWELVE tyre traction ties for when your vehicle needs help in snowy or muddy conditions. Easy to install, even when your vehicle is stuck in the snow/mud. Manufactured from durable Polyamide (PA66) for strength. Each tie has a length of 900mm and is generally suited to any rim up to 22...www.ebay.co.uk
...but shop around as mine were much cheaper (and orange!). I haven't used them yet either but they are very lightweight so threw a couple of packs into a storage area in the MH just in case.
Even those don't seem to have my sizeThere are loads on there such as...
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Husky Snow Socks (Like Chains) to fit tyre size 225/75/16 ( 225/75R16 ) XXL | eBay UK
Snow socks work in a way that they are automatically and perfectly centered on the tyre after a very short period of use. A higher adherence between the inside surface of the textile and the tyre, so as to avoid any slippage between sheath and wheel.www.ebay.co.uk
...but shop around as you may well get them cheaper.
Just be aware that the ties, while possibly useful, do not meet the French legal requirement (3PMSF tyres on all wheels or metal chains or textile socks on at least the driving wheels).Just for the drive wheels I believe. I just bought a new pair off Ebay which suited my wheel size. It was a few years ago now and I haven't used them yet. I also bought a set of these as well which another member mentioned the other year...
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12 EMERGENCY CAR TYRE GRIP STRAPS HELPER FOR SNOW MUD WHEEL TRACTION ANTI SLIP | eBay UK
A set of TWELVE tyre traction ties for when your vehicle needs help in snowy or muddy conditions. Easy to install, even when your vehicle is stuck in the snow/mud. Manufactured from durable Polyamide (PA66) for strength. Each tie has a length of 900mm and is generally suited to any rim up to 22...www.ebay.co.uk
...but shop around as mine were much cheaper (and orange!). I haven't used them yet either but they are very lightweight so threw a couple of packs into a storage area in the MH just in case.
OH so that's interesting, so Snow Socks DO meet the requirementsJust be aware that the ties, while possibly useful, do not meet the French legal requirement (3PMSF tyres on all wheels or metal chains or textile socks on at least the driving wheels).
They look OK, thanks for that, Chris.
Yes.OH so that's interesting, so Snow Socks DO meet the requirements![]()
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Pneus hiver, chaînes : quelles sont vos obligations à partir du 1er novembre ?
Pneus hiver, chaînes : quelles sont vos obligations à partir du 1er novembre ?www.service-public.fr
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Entre le 1er novembre et le 31 mars, il est obligatoire d'équiper son véhicule en pneus hiver ou de détenir des chaînes ou chaussettes à neige, dans certaines communes des massifs montagneux (Alpes, Corse, Massif central, massif jurassien, Pyrénées, massif vosgien). 34 départements sont soumis à...www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr
Just be aware that the ties, while possibly useful, do not meet the French legal requirement (3PMSF tyres on all wheels or metal chains or textile socks on at least the driving wheels).
Oh ye of little faithOH so that's interesting, so Snow Socks DO meet the requirements![]()