Pointless in this country, chains are for deep snow not the compact ice we struggle wit in this country.
snow socks would probably be better for most stuff (albeit more expensive)
we'd probably have a lot less winter accidents if we had to fit winter tyres by law
Honestly though, the first thing people need to do is learn how to drive appropriately in snow and ice. That alone would decrease the amount of winter accidents surely?
by winter tyres I wasn't referring to big chunky tread off roadersWhile we've had a few days of snow the last couple of years, prior to that it must have been a decade. Now doubtless there is more frequent snow in Scotland and north England, and at higher altitudes, but for a few days each year it is an unwarranted burden on the average motorist. Ordinary summer tyres are fine in the winter, unless you drive everywhere pretending to be Stig Blomqvist doing the RAC rally.
The UK climate has the moderating effect of the gulf stream, something missing in (for example) Germany, which gets more extreme weather as it is largely continental.
Then there are the clueless 4x4 fraternity who obviously don't believe the laws of physics apply to them :shrug:
snow socks would probably be better for most stuff (albeit more expensive)
by winter tyres I wasn't referring to big chunky tread off roaders
I was referring to tyres specific for the colder temperatures have a quick google
or chat to your tyre shop
As suggested above, snow socks might be better if you don't live in either an area where it snows a lot or if there aren't lots of hills.
Article comparing them and also snow tyres here - http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/Snow-Chains-Socks
If anyone buy Aldi snowchain or any snow chains for that matter, I would have a dry run before the snow comes.
Also Have those that bought these cheap chains checked clearances behind the wheel, last thing you want is a snowchain rapped round your breakpipes or internal suspension arms and ripping them off
Then there are the clueless 4x4 fraternity who obviously don't believe the laws of physics apply to them :shrug:
Lol - during last weeks floods devon and cornwall police had the following on their website
"remember that your 4x4 being an off road vehicle DOES NOT make it amphibious "
fuzzyedges said:How the ivans drive in snow There are lessons to be learnt here
After the dry bits that is