Redditch Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) And remember to put them on the wheels that are giving the most drive, so if it´s only a 4x2 or one with selectable 4x4, you would put them on the axle that drives in the normal 4x2 position if you don´t have two sets. NOT like the two German numpties I saw in Nothern Italy in the dead of winter. They got out watching everyone putting the chains on the rear weels of their 4x4 and 4x2 rear wheel drive cars, and then proceeded to put their chains on the rear tyres of their FRONT WHEEL DRIVE car Yup, it takes all sorts LOOOOOL :lol: Edited September 12, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 any 4x4 will get stuck if the mud is deep and all of the mud tyres and diff locks in the world are not going to help when you are axle deep in mud. Neither will snow chains then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Neither will snow chains then! When it gets REALLY deep, then I´ve found that the only thing to get you out is a snatch strap from another vehicle, or a winch, and believe me, I have been stuck where I´ve jumped out and gones waste deep in water and mud. A winch was the only possibilty there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) When it gets REALLY deep, then I´ve found that the only thing to get you out is a snatch strap from another vehicle, or a winch, and believe me, I have been stuck where I´ve jumped out and gones waste deep in water and mud. A winch was the only possibilty there Most of us on here use a 4x4 to get around our shooting ground. The people who say "if you aint bin stuck you aint bin no where", I havent been stuck, and thats because I drive around the deep boggy patches as I dont see the point in attempting to drive through it, then spending 2 hours of my shooting time trying to dig my noddy car out! I fitted some decent AT tyres which are ample for getting me around a boggy wet farm. Edited September 12, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 then spending 2 hours of my shooting time trying to dig my noddy car out! I love my noddy car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Most of us on here use a 4x4 to get around our shooting ground. The people who say "if you aint bin stuck you aint bin no where", I havent been stuck, and thats because I drive around the deep boggy patches as I dont see the point in attempting to drive through it, then spending 2 hours of my shooting time trying to dig my noddy car out! I fitted some decent AT tyres which are ample for getting me around a boggy wet farm. I was in the Belgian Ardenne forest following the tracks of another vehicle through the forest when I suddenly came over a hill, and at the bottom of the hill ended up with no wheels touching. Turned out the other vehicle was one of these big VOLVO BM forestry units, and he had decided to pull some trees in the bottom of this dip, and just dug the ground out, which then filled up with water, but looked just like normal puddles, till you got into them LOL, then it was a case of life jackets on :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 spending 2 hours of my shooting time trying to dig my noddy car out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thats what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 snow chains are no good for mud, that is why they are called snow chains. (for use in snow) just buy some good off road tyres for the 4x4 forget chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Thats what you need These are goo (I used them on a truck in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy in the winter, but they are not as good as full snow chains, they´re okay in light snow or just to get you going again, but no good for heavy breaking, or deep snow going up a hill either. Just good for light snow and gentle inclines, no other use, and NO GOOD in mud either. Plus a very expensive system and very heavy too (Needs compreesor and tank as they work off the trucks air system). Edited September 17, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 snow chains are no good for mud, that is why they are called snow chains. (for use in snow) just buy some good off road tyres for the 4x4 forget chains. Snow chains will work in mud, but they do sell special mud/ice chains too, which have spikey nodules on them. Just remember there are speed limits on chains, and you should remove them at the earliest possible time, as they are not good for your tyres either Chains should always be used in CONJUNCTION with good tyres, or you won´t get very far anyway (Not in one piece at least LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Can anyone tell me on a Daihatsu Terios for example that has permanent 4 wheel drive can you just fit a pair of chains on the rear wheels or do you have to fit them to the front wheels? the reason i ask is that because i have special trak tyres it takes alot of the clearance out of the front wheels when turned so the rear is the only place with room to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Can anyone tell me on a Daihatsu Terios for example that has permanent 4 wheel drive can you just fit a pair of chains on the rear wheels or do you have to fit them to the front wheels? the reason i ask is that because i have special trak tyres it takes alot of the clearance out of the front wheels when turned so the rear is the only place with room to spare. You can just fit one pair, although two pairs would be of course ideal, and chains aren´t expensive. Just remember when you finish using them and pack them away, clean them with a high pressure cleaner or steam cleaner, and then dry and oil them LIGHTLY (A cloth should be used to wipe ALL excess oil off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You can just fit one pair, although two pairs would be of course ideal, and chains aren´t expensive. Just remember when you finish using them and pack them away, clean them with a high pressure cleaner or steam cleaner, and then dry and oil them LIGHTLY (A cloth should be used to wipe ALL excess oil off) i would love 2 pairs but if i fit a pair on the front when the steering is turned full lock there wouldn`t be enough clearance between the snowchain and the wheel arch so the only place with clearance is the rear wheels which means i can go forward but not turn very well but hey going forwards is better than turning on the spot and not going anywhere i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) i would love 2 pairs but if i fit a pair on the front when the steering is turned full lock there wouldn`t be enough clearance between the snowchain and the wheel arch so the only place with clearance is the rear wheels which means i can go forward but not turn very well but hey going forwards is better than turning on the spot and not going anywhere i guess. You can also get some small ice strips, which are made of plastic with a wrapping piece to tighten them onto the wheel. I just gave my brother a set. No idea if they´re available in the UK, I got mine from Germany, only € 5.00 a set. Designed to provide traction on ice for short distances, to get you up a hill or out of an ice filled rut. Only to be used fr short distances and not at high speed, but ideal in an emergency, and about the size of two cigarette packets. But as stated, what you need is M&S (Mud and Snow) tyres from a European make, Good Year, Michilen, Fulda, Pirelli, or Kormoran (These last are what I have on my Sprinter, and that´s only rear wheel drive but I never got stuck, even on the steepest hills, and never needed to fit my chains) When checking any German site for winter tyre reports look for winterreifen Edited September 23, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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