3 identical cars, none seemed to have any issue to get up to 30 mph (ish). Don't think we have ever discussed the benefits of snow chains. I question they can replace decent winter tyres, but maybe they can still complement them.
The problem with compacted snow and ice the chains will slide and not bite as much.At least on compacted snow. I didn't expect this either.
3 identical cars, none seemed to have any issue to get up to 30 mph (ish). Don't think we have ever discussed the benefits of snow chains. I question they can replace decent winter tyres, but maybe they can still complement them.
Not all cables are created equal though.What kind of chains did they use? Cables are worthless.
Not all cables are created equal though.
The cheap "roller" cables are useless.
The wire wrapped cables from SCC (Peerless) are actually useful, since the wires product a lot more biting edges. Cable chains aren't common in Europe though. Europe tends to prefer link type chains
Never used them. And Consumer Reports doesn't like them because they are a PITA to install.Any thoughts on autosocks? I have a set of chains for the focus when I go through CO and UT if their winter laws are in affect on top of my winter tires but the manual states that chains are not recommended on the focus because of the relatively poor wheel to fender liner clearance.
What kind of chains did they use? Cables are worthless.
I put the cheapest roller cables that SCC made on all 4 wheels of my Corolla, and proceeded to go through 4" snow and then a down a steep hill of wet ice. At the bottom of the hill there were 5 cars (and suv's) that had been ping-ponging against each other, the drivers were all out of their cars exchanging insurance information. They paniced when they saw me coming down the hill, and tried to wave me off.Not all cables are created equal though.
The cheap "roller" cables are useless.
The wire wrapped cables from SCC (Peerless) are actually useful, since the wires product a lot more biting edges. Cable chains aren't common in Europe though. Europe tends to prefer link type chains
Those are not roller cables that SCC didn't produce and warned against.I put the cheapest roller cables that SCC made on all 4 wheels of my Corolla, and proceeded to go through 4" snow and then a down a steep hill of wet ice. At the bottom of the hill there were 5 cars (and suv's) that had been ping-ponging against each other, the drivers were all out of their cars exchanging insurance information. They paniced when they saw me coming down the hill, and tried to wave me off.
I drove calmly past them, weaving around the scattered cars, and right up the next hill, which was also wet ice. At the top of that hill was a long line of cars that knew better than to go down the hill.
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Konig, Pewag and Spikes Spider are the other ones I know off the top of my head.What are some other reputable manufacturers of good snow chains? Peerless is one as mentioned by UG_Passat.