On 09/02/2021 19:16, thescullster wrote:
Hi Guys

I have had a difficult two days, largely trying to get home from
rather than to work.

Our house is at the top of a hill and, although the gradients to
travel home are not excessive, my Focus has been seriously
struggling on the icy roads.
I don't want to go to the expense of winter wheels/tyres.

So the questions are....

How effective are snow socks on ice (they seem to be marketed more
for snow)
Are snow chains difficult to fit in this cold weather?
Is it expected that you fit chains and leave them on over an icy
period, even if there are days when the roads are
clear?
If on ice or a clear road surface, do the tyres wear much quicker
with chaos fitted?

Any other comments on the use of these appreciated.
I don't expect that clearance above the wheel would be an issue
for the Focus, but don't know for sure.

Thanks guys

Phil


There are spiders that may be easier to put on and take off than chains.
I have used chains. They do wear out quickly if there is no snow on
the road but you can go through quite deep snow, maybe a foot deep. I
have driven rental cars with snow tyres to ski resorts and never had to
fit chains as the snowplough will have kept the road reasonably clear.


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Michael Chare