Platinum Member debandjim Posted January 19, 2016 Platinum Member Share Posted January 19, 2016 any advice / recommendations for snow chains? looking to get some for our TJ before heading to Scotland in a couple of weeks. We have 33" tyres ta Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted January 19, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2016 any advice / recommendations for snow chains? looking to get some for our TJ before heading to Scotland in a couple of weeks. We have 33" tyres ta Deb Hi Deb, I have just ordered a set of chains for my JK from Polar http://www.snowchains.com Give Nick a Call 01732 360638 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Vuck Roger Posted December 3, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hi all, as per title, what would you recommend and where could I purchase these? Its somehow urgent Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted December 4, 2017 Administrators Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hi all, as per title, what would you recommend and where could I purchase these? Its somehow urgent Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Call up Nick at Polar Polar Automotive Ltd (snowchains.com) Unit 8, Orchard Business Centre Sanderson Way Tonbridge Kent TN9 1QQ Phone: 01732 360638 Fax: 01732 362751 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted December 22, 2017 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2017 Trail run on the snow chains before a European Ski trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Tony Posted December 22, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 22, 2017 Wow that looks like it should get you out of trouble Stewart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted December 22, 2017 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2017 Wow that looks like it should get you out of trouble Stewart. Requirement For some European Countries to carry snow chains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Yellow Posted December 23, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 23, 2017 where did you go for the chains Stewart? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted December 29, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 29, 2017 Requirement For some European Countries to carry snow chains! For some countries it's good enough to just carry them, some you have to actually use them. They work well in mud too. I am surprised more people don't use them as a traction aid on slippery clay. Ten years ago I drove our JKU up to the furthest point accessible by road in Mürren without chains while it was snowing. It was in the Swiss Jungfrau region at the base of the James Bond hideout used by Blofeld (Tele Savalas) called Piz Gloria. I wondered why everyone was looking at me when I got out and parked up. There were only a few vehicles up there and they all had chains fitted. There was a sign at the bottom of the mountain that I didn't see as it was covered in snow. We noticed it when we went back there in the summer. Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted December 29, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 29, 2017 Stewart, Do you have any All Terrain tyres for your Jeep? They might be a better choice for your trip. I generally prefer ATs and winter street tyres to MTs on snow plowed roads. I like MTs on virgin snow and off road snow where the tyres will reach mud beneath. For me, MT's can be a bit scary driving on snowy roads that are not sufficiently snow covered for chains. I didn't like being on MT's when all the winter tyred AWD cars behind me were driving impatiently. AT's and street tyres seem to hold the snow in the tread grooves and I think that this might help grip snow plowed roads a little better. I remember one year taking visiting family in our TJ and JKU to a Swiss resort and the bone stock JKU on Bridgestones did much better than the lifted TJ on BFG MTs for most of the journey in the snow there and back. We didn't use (or have) chains! I also remember driving from UK to Switzerland in my XJ on 35" MTs during a snow storm across Europe and I was weaving my way between a large number of abandoned cars on the motorway near the Ardenne that just weren't able to cope with the amount of snow that fell in such a short time. The snow plows couldn't clear the snow fast enough and there wasn't enough traffic at that time of night for the salt to work. I was grateful for MT's and lockers that night. Bear in mind that my own experience doesn't include any of the modern MT tyres that are 'Severe Snow Rated' with the snowflake symbol on the sidewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Patrick Posted December 29, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted December 29, 2017 Y niece regularly drives a Mercedes sport to her chalet at Flaine in the French Alps :scratch:. She has winter tyres and has never had any issues in snow. Winter tyres :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted January 5, 2018 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2018 Stewart, Do you have any All Terrain tyres for your Jeep? They might be a better choice for your trip. I generally prefer ATs and winter street tyres to MTs on snow plowed roads. I like MTs on virgin snow and off road snow where the tyres will reach mud beneath. For me, MT's can be a bit scary driving on snowy roads that are not sufficiently snow covered for chains. I didn't like being on MT's when all the winter tyred AWD cars behind me were driving impatiently. AT's and street tyres seem to hold the snow in the tread grooves and I think that this might help grip snow plowed roads a little better. I remember one year taking visiting family in our TJ and JKU to a Swiss resort and the bone stock JKU on Bridgestones did much better than the lifted TJ on BFG MTs for most of the journey in the snow there and back. We didn't use (or have) chains! I also remember driving from UK to Switzerland in my XJ on 35" MTs during a snow storm across Europe and I was weaving my way between a large number of abandoned cars on the motorway near the Ardenne that just weren't able to cope with the amount of snow that fell in such a short time. The snow plows couldn't clear the snow fast enough and there wasn't enough traffic at that time of night for the salt to work. I was grateful for MT's and lockers that night. Bear in mind that my own experience doesn't include any of the modern MT tyres that are 'Severe Snow Rated' with the snowflake symbol on the sidewall. Hi Vince I just got back the other day from our trip and have to say the BFG mud tyres did very well in snow and even ice ! If I could get the AT on 37”s then maybe that would be my day tyre ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted January 5, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 5, 2018 Brilliant! Glad you had a safe trip. Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted January 5, 2018 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2018 Brilliant! Glad you had a safe trip. Welcome back. Thanks Vince :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted January 6, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 Hi Vince I just got back the other day from our trip and have to say the BFG mud tyres did very well in snow and even ice ! If I could get the AT on 37”s then maybe that would be my day tyre ! I’m with you here Stewart :great: If I could get KO2s in 37” that would be ideal ... available in USA ofcourse. With the current links between BFG and JOC, maybe you could persuade BFG to make some for Europe (37 12.5 17 please) :glasses: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted January 7, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 You should check with VOSA or whatever they call themselves now about using DOT tyres in UK and EU. I am reasonably certain from my own experience that if you buy DOT tyres in the USA, pay in $, get a receipt, THEN ship them to yourself in the UK and fit them to your Jeep that they are perfectly legal to use in the UK and EU. However, the tyres must be DOT marked and have a clearly visible load rating moulded into the sidewall that is equal to or exceeds the load rating of the original equipment tyres for your Jeep. As far as I know it is only illegal to sell non 'E' marked tyres in the EU (including the UK for now) or to import them for selling. If you buy tyres for your own vehicle (personal use) this is OK. Well it was in 2009 when a friend put his US spec JK through a UK BIVA test on a set of DOT tyres that I bought in California for my Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Patrick Posted January 7, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 Those chains look mean :great: Did you put them on just the front wheels or all 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Whitebeard Posted January 7, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 Not sure if my IT skills are up to loading this video but here ( I hope) is an alternative to snow chains if you have not seen it before. Plus_besoin_de_deneiger111.mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Maverick23 Posted January 8, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted January 8, 2018 You should check with VOSA or whatever they call themselves now about using DOT tyres in UK and EU. I am reasonably certain from my own experience that if you buy DOT tyres in the USA, pay in $, get a receipt, THEN ship them to yourself in the UK and fit them to your Jeep that they are perfectly legal to use in the UK and EU. However, the tyres must be DOT marked and have a clearly visible load rating moulded into the sidewall that is equal to or exceeds the load rating of the original equipment tyres for your Jeep. As far as I know it is only illegal to sell non 'E' marked tyres in the EU (including the UK for now) or to import them for selling. If you buy tyres for your own vehicle (personal use) this is OK. Well it was in 2009 when a friend put his US spec JK through a UK BIVA test on a set of DOT tyres that I bought in California for my Jeep. Thanks for that Vince :great: There was a post earlier from JOC admin asking if any members were struggling to get odd tyre combinations. I think the idea was that if enough people were interested, then JOC might arrange for a container from USA. If what you mention is still correct, then a personal import should be possible and the JOC plan would work. I would still prefer BFG to make some for Europe ... but accept that is unlikely. :hijacked: sorry :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 It’s the time of year when over the next few months some venture out in their Jeeps, to find the ski slopes, visit family and friends on snow covered roads, or just travelling out and about. Whether in the UK or mainland Europe. Majority of European countries have regulations for winter driving. Don’t be caught out should you travel abroad. Check the requirements of each country concerned regarding winter vehicle usage and items to be carried onboard. There has been some useful advice posted previously here by those who have experienced snow covered roads. Several members have purchased snow chains successfully, including myself, from https://www.snowchains.com/. 01732 360638 Talk to them about your requirements, and they will inform you of their recommendations. Pictures courtesy of Stewart and his JKUR 37” tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted November 17, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Jules said: It’s the time of year when over the next few months some venture out in their Jeeps, to find the ski slopes, visit family and friends on snow covered roads, or just travelling out and about. Whether in the UK or mainland Europe. Majority of European countries have regulations for winter driving. Don’t be caught out should you travel abroad. Check the requirements of each country concerned regarding winter vehicle usage and items to be carried onboard. There has been some useful advice posted previously here by those who have experienced snow covered roads. Several members have purchased snow chains successfully, including myself, from https://www.snowchains.com/. 01732 360638 Talk to them about your requirements, and they will inform you of their recommendations. Pictures courtesy of Stewart and his JKUR 37” tyres. Just to add I have a set of 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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