snow socks

[Jaspwieser]

has anyone used snow socks, seemed to be some around last year. just want some feed back before buying some

[smokescreen]

Yes I have. Borrowed a pair from my neighbour who had borrowed those from a friend!! Live at the end of cul-de-sac, the last 50yds are downhill. We were unable to get up the hill during the snow last year. Snow socks popped on and to our amazement we sailed up the road not problem. You have to take them off when you come to black top road surface otherwise they wear away rapidly.

Hope that helps.
Mark

[Jaspwieser]

Thanks Mark

[Jabo]

I seen them in Asda for £35 the other day. I would invest in a pair if they didn't limited driving to 40km/h!
Think I'll just get winter tyres instead

[marty1979]

I've read very good reports from users of the snowsocks, a lot easier to fit than snow chains but are very easily damaged if used on tarmac for a short period. I picked up a set of used chains from ebay the other day for £16, should help me out if we do get any significant snowfall over this winter.

[ecohouse1]

I bought Snow Socks 2 years ago for my Merc 190 - they are good at getting you out of compacted/deep snow but are fragile on tarmac or rough ground under the snow. Last winter my wheel spinned for a few seconds and the sock shredded on stones frozen into the ground. Fit for the bin!

Ok to get you out of the sh*t but they don't last long. I bought chains for the 2CV last year and they made it unstoppable and I live down a 1/2 mile track in northern scotland!

Would I buy snow socks again - probably not, I bought a set of winter tyres instead!

[allanmc]

I gought a pair of Weisenfeild Snow Socks last year and found them to be very good as long as you use them properly, dont spin the wheels, dont drive on dry roads, as a caravanner I found that they got me out of trouble a few times, these ones arent the cheapest but I think they are the best
allan

[DickieG]

Costco are selling Michelin snow socks for £59.95 ATM.

[Richard_C]

In some parts of the alps you MUST carry snow chains in winter and stop to fit them in the marked places when the signs say so. There has been debate about snow socks - are they permitted or will you still be fined?

The Autosocks brand claim to have approval in France and claim to be the only brand so approved. If you are planning to drive in winter in the alps, then worth checking it out.

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Just scroll down their homepage for more information.

I did a bit of research and eventually bought some 9mm chains from leisureshack for my new-to-me C5 - some really good prices. Have driven off on ski trips for years, always carried chains to comply with the law. Fitted them just once - years ago to get a Renault 5 Gordini up a snowy road in Cairngorm. Then again, the Gordini would spin its wheels if rain was forecast - no traction control in those days. 90 bhp in a car that weighed the same as a wet teabag (but was less robust).

[MPV]

If you use chains you are still limited to 30 mph or less and you must remove them when you are on tarmac or you will damage the road. Not sure on where the insurance co.s stand on snow socks. Better to buy a set of winter tyres and have done with it.