Snow and FWD, Snow Shoes etc...

[Rhyso]

They fit very tightly and there's no danger of them slipping off

Thanks.
Would you fit these to the front or rear axle of a FWD car?

As per the instructions you fit them to the driven wheels

And don't start the same tired debate again........

[am1w]

They fit very tightly and there's no danger of them slipping off

Thanks.
Would you fit these to the front or rear axle of a FWD car?

As per the instructions you fit them to the driven wheels
And don't start the same tired debate again........

What debate?
I am surprised at your tone to an innocent question.

[Exonian]

The snow socks look great for snow but don't they wear rapidly once out on the gritted roads?

Very salient point p3 as usual.
They look like the badly fitting condoms of my youth.

Didn't you try them on for size in the chemist first?

Thanks.
Would you fit these to the front or rear axle of a FWD car?

LOL 

[Rhyso]

They fit very tightly and there's no danger of them slipping off

Thanks.
Would you fit these to the front or rear axle of a FWD car?

As per the instructions you fit them to the driven wheels
And don't start the same tired debate again........

What debate?
I am surprised at your tone to an innocent question.

You think I don't notice the half dozen or so threads kicking around in this section alone about which axle you fit winter tyres to on a FWD car  

Anyway I've now removed my Autosocks as the road in and out of where I live has been gritted.  Took less than a minute to remove.  Tip for those fitting / removing them; turn the wheel from one opposite lock to the other to enable greater access

[am1w]

They fit very tightly and there's no danger of them slipping off

Thanks.
Would you fit these to the front or rear axle of a FWD car?

As per the instructions you fit them to the driven wheels
And don't start the same tired debate again........

What debate?
I am surprised at your tone to an innocent question.

You think I don't notice the half dozen or so threads kicking around in this section alone about which axle you fit winter tyres to on a FWD car  
Anyway I've now removed my Autosocks as the road in and out of where I live has been gritted.  Took less than a minute to remove.  Tip for those fitting / removing them; turn the wheel from one opposite lock to the other to enable greater access

Heaven forbid.

[p3asa]

The snow socks look great for snow but don't they wear rapidly once out on the gritted roads?

Hence why I stated they are ideal to 'get you out of trouble' 

You are meant to remove them once you reach gritted roads.  Only problem I can envisage is to remove them you'll have to pull over into a layby or similar which will most likely still be covered in the white stuff so you might get stuck once you remove them 

That was my point really. Great on snow but wear on tarmac. Which would mean if I was using them around my area they could in theory be on and off about 5 times a journey.
I've often thought of getting a set to get out of trouble but can imagine it would be more hassle than its worth.

[Rhyso]

The snow socks look great for snow but don't they wear rapidly once out on the gritted roads?

Hence why I stated they are ideal to 'get you out of trouble' 

You are meant to remove them once you reach gritted roads.  Only problem I can envisage is to remove them you'll have to pull over into a layby or similar which will most likely still be covered in the white stuff so you might get stuck once you remove them 

That was my point really. Great on snow but wear on tarmac. Which would mean if I was using them around my area they could in theory be on and off about 5 times a journey.
I've often thought of getting a set to get out of trouble but can imagine it would be more hassle than its worth.

I got mine for instances which occurred on Friday.  Snow was falling thick and fast and there was no sign of gritters or snow ploughs so I stuck these on and made my way home.  Also the road into my village is very seldom gritted so they are useful to get me out.  Once out I would remove them and carry on as normal 

I'll most likely get a full set of winter tyres next year but my lack of funds this year meant I wasn't able to buy some    As a stop gap these are more than adequate 

[p3asa]

Sounds very much like my village with some roads gritted / cleared and others not.
Like you I'm going to wait till next year probably April / May and get myself a set when the price is cheaper.

[p3eps]

I think the autosocks are a great idea to get you going... and they're pretty reasonable at about £50 a pair.
Its just a shame you have to stop and take them off... then stick some manky wet socks in your boot!

[Rhyso]

I think the autosocks are a great idea to get you going... and they're pretty reasonable at about £50 a pair.
Its just a shame you have to stop and take them off... then stick some manky wet socks in your boot!

I paid about £65.  Price is dependant on size 

Got a bin liner in the boot for when that does happen