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sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:29:02 GMT

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 GBP30 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

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:51:28 GMT

Not being completely aware of the route.. are chains essential?

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:53:04 GMT

they are a legal requirement. Not sure if I will actually need to use them though.

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:11:39 GMT

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)

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:14:40 GMT

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 !

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:19:12 GMT

We bought chains from Halfords a few years ago, didn't need to use them so took them back for a refund :mrgreen:

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:01:39 GMT

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)

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:07:07 GMT

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:

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:35:17 GMT

Oh yes size definitely matters :D

Will they fit your car tyres without catching anywhere inside the wheel arch?

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:46:29 GMT

bandit wrote:Oh yes size definitely matters :D

Will they fit your car tyres without catching anywhere inside the wheel arch?

that did cross my mind as well

Re:sorry, another snow chains question!! does size matter?

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:06:19 GMT

I have a set for sale on Ebay at the moment. Item number: 250351238401.
Like you i brought them and took them on 2 trips but never needed them so they have not been out of the box still have the tie wrap round the handle.

Im only selling them as they dont fit my new car so had to buy another pair.
I used them on a New Golf so im guessing suitable for that kind on size car. Tyre sizes are on the listing.