Snow Chains - Volvo C30 Forums and Community

Mish · 06-18-2007, 05:10 AM

Has anyone had occasion to put snow chains on their tyres yet? We will have to buy a new pair, so I am not sure what the fit will be like, how much they will 'overlap' the rim.

Does anyone have any advice or tips?

Willystylz · 10-06-2007, 08:20 AM

snow chains in Australia???

1721greenwich · 10-06-2007, 12:07 PM

here's the proof:

http://www.feargod.net/wa-snow1.php

Jon-Luke · 10-06-2007, 01:10 PM

Well waddya know "Outback-Ice" - We get a fair amount of snow in certain parts of South Africa too but never enough to warrant snow chains...

bryand · 10-06-2007, 01:50 PM

I know somebody who always keeps a pair of Auto Socks in his car. Finds them perfectly adequate for light 'nuisence' snow and much easier than chains.

Black Rod · 10-06-2007, 10:20 PM

Strange it may seem but I've heard that the Australian Snowy is bigger than Switzerland. Hardly anyone lives there of course but it does get pretty busy in Winter.

SWF · 10-09-2007, 10:42 AM

Never heard of Auto Socks before. Chains are rarely used in this country as we often get caught out by the odd flurry of snow. Auto socks might be a good idea, but not for me, cant see me being able to put them on with screaming kids in the car!!!

Majic · 01-05-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryand

I know somebody who always keeps a pair of Auto Socks in his car. Finds them perfectly adequate for light 'nuisence' snow and much easier than chains.

Hey guys I orderd a pair of Auto Socks from Norway for my car.. Got em thru eBay and had em shipped to usa, then i drove there and picked them up lol.
Im goin to Whistler for my vacation for a week so it will be my first time using this new Product, i got 735 size (US conversion) for my 205 50R 17. I will let ya'll know how they work on the c30 together with the DSTC and AntiSlip Winter Drive.

06-18-2007, 05:10 AM	#1
Mish Bloody volvo driver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 27	Snow Chains Has anyone had occasion to put snow chains on their tyres yet? We will have to buy a new pair, so I am not sure what the fit will be like, how much they will 'overlap' the rim. Does anyone have any advice or tips?

10-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#3
1721greenwich 2009 STCC Champions Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex, England, UK Posts: 2,759	here's the proof: http://www.feargod.net/wa-snow1.php __________________ 1.8SE, black sapphire, black interior, high perf audio, winter pack.

10-06-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
Jon-Luke C30 T5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 364	Well waddya know "Outback-Ice" - We get a fair amount of snow in certain parts of South Africa too but never enough to warrant snow chains... __________________ Jon-Luke C30 T5 / Black Sapphire Metallic / Sunroof / Six Speed Manual High Perf Audio with 6CD Changer / Sport Steering Wheel & Gear Lever Mestra 17" Wheels / Leather Seats with Red Carpeting

10-06-2007, 01:50 PM	#5
bryand All Gold Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loughborough, England Posts: 1,560	Snow socks I know somebody who always keeps a pair of Auto Socks in his car. Finds them perfectly adequate for light 'nuisence' snow and much easier than chains. __________________ C30 2.0D SE Lux in Matt Gold with Nordic Light Oak trim, Bi-Xenons and SatNav. Now with zero bodyroll and 30 extra horses.

10-06-2007, 10:20 PM	#6
Black Rod So shallow I love my C30 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 790	Strange it may seem but I've heard that the Australian Snowy is bigger than Switzerland. Hardly anyone lives there of course but it does get pretty busy in Winter. __________________ Black Rod MY08 T5/SA Calcite Scotia Prem +6 stack Keyless

10-06-2007, 08:20 AM	#2
Willystylz C30WORL Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Innisfil, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	snow chains in Australia???

10-09-2007, 10:42 AM	#7
SWF C30WORLD S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home Counties, England Posts: 307	Never heard of Auto Socks before. Chains are rarely used in this country as we often get caught out by the odd flurry of snow. Auto socks might be a good idea, but not for me, cant see me being able to put them on with screaming kids in the car!!! __________________

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