Lynny
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I'm debating getting some as we uses to use them on the astras in the police and they were amazing on the snowy/icy roads, but we were told that you can only use them in the most severe weather. Do they cause much damage to the road if left on when the roads aren't that bad? Also, do they cause any damage to your tyres? I figure might get them cheaper in July 
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3CorsaMeal
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i would buy 500 now while they are cheap, then sell them at silly prices in the middle of snow when people suddenly want them
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Lynny
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Like people do with snow shovels?
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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They get worn out if you use them on tarmac. But they are better than chains because you can drive on tarmac with them and they come off quicker than chains. They are a lot quieter too.
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Lynny
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Great cheers, I've no intention of driving around permenently with them on, just thinking when the roads are slightly clearer in parts
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Gonna get our lass some of these, Her car in wank in the snow.
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AK
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Snow Socks? Is that studded tyres?
They do damage the roads - A LOT!
but if they help you stay on the roads in slipping/icy conditions who cares.
In norway you can be fined for having your studs on outwith the 'season'. Their roads are all rutted to fuck after the winters
[Edited on 08-07-2011 by AK]
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Neil
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Registered: 2nd Nov 03
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They're just textile wheel covers AK, no studs. Think you're only meant to use them in extreme conditions because they wear out quickly otherwise?
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Q3: What sort of conditions can I use them in?
A3: They'll improve traction on any snow or ice - even in soft, deep snow, or in wet snow. It's recommended that you take them off when you get back to tarmac, although the reality is that they probably will be driven on tarmac during those intermittent tarmac / snow / tarmac / snow conditions experienced before leaving the snow for good. (The TÜV test included 50 kilometres at 50 kph on dry tarmac. AutoSock passed this "Misuse test", but of course tarmac driving is not recommended as it increases fabric wear very considerably.)
[Edited on 08-07-2011 by NeilM]
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adiohead
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
Snow Socks? Is that studded tyres?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8iHyLWWKw
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Jamie-C
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They look pretty decent - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjIDvSdzHQ&feature=player_embedded#at=54
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Jamie-C
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
quote:
Originally posted by AK
Snow Socks? Is that studded tyres?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8iHyLWWKw
 
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RichR
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I think they're brilliant; so much easier than chains. Almost every car in the three ski resorts I went to last year fitted these instead of chains. I've got a set for mine
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Ben G
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u2u neo, he swears by these things.
good if you live at the bottom of a hill just to get to a main road, then you need to take them off really.
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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I've just ordered some 
These will fit 195/45/16 or 195/55/15 etc: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/220809407789
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Ben G
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did you order some because mike the hench blonde guy has some?
[Edited on 08-07-2011 by Ben G]
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John G
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mines shit in the snow full stop so these would be any use to me, iv bought a spare set or alloys which im going to fit with snow tryes
[Edited on 08-07-2011 by John G]
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Neil
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Think I'm gona get some for winter, my car is utter crap in the snow.. need 2 sets for rwd though 
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
did you order some because mike the hench blonde guy has some?
I bought some because Ben G told me to, didn't you, Ben G.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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John G
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quote:
Originally posted by NeilM
Think I'm gona get some for winter, my car is utter crap in the snow.. need 2 sets for rwd though
but it will just be utter crap when you them off 
you cant drive round on them all the time
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Eck
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I can see these becoming some form of Euro accessory in winter  Bright colours and shit.
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
u2u neo, he swears by these things.
good if you live at the bottom of a hill just to get to a main road, then you need to take them off really.
Ben is right I really do. In any snow/ice you can put traction down as normal. They do wear down fairly quickly on the clear road (probably do about 20 miles or so on clear roads), but you just get out and whip them off. Only takes about 2 or 3 minutes to put them on and take them off so no worries.
Also, when you have them on, you find yourself driving through the thicker stuff on purpose as you have far more grip. Its a really weird sensation !
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smcGSI16V
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I had a set for my Vec gsi which I used in the french alps last year.
Fantastic things. Definatley one of my best buys ever.
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by NeilM
Think I'm gona get some for winter, my car is utter crap in the snow.. need 2 sets for rwd though
To be fair, we used two sets on the police astras anyway.
Cheers for your help guys
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Daveskater
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Can definitely recommend that seller I linked to, they came today with Special Delivery.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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pow
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I think I shall invest in a set for le Alfa next month
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