Snow Chains

[orlando]

I know it's been asked before but I can't  find the answer... or a difinitive one at that.

Is there a recommended way of putting Snow Chains on a Disco; as it's got permanent 4x4 I presume its the real wheels only?

Thanks in advance.

Orlando.
p.s. If anyone knows a good aftermarket set that will fit a 255/55R18 tyre pls let me know.

[muddyweb]

I've not used them, but this was the company I was looking at when I was after a set.

AFAIK, you fit them to all four wheels

[Wanderer]

Never used them but I'd have thought one pair would be better on the front wheels to keep the steering as well as grip?

Ed

[muddyweb]

If you work on the basis that your vehicle is 4wd, and normally you would fit 4 of the same type and radius of tyres, then it follows you would fit 4 chains.

[Wanderer]

Agreed Tim.

Ed

[BRO]

This is cool... (in more ways than one   )



Obviously 4 chains is the best way to go exploring.... BUT if you've only got 1 set for 'emergencies' - and they are required surely front is best... direction and drive instead of just pushing from behind... ?????

Anyone got any experience?

I've been told elsewhere that the 4WD and newish   standard tyres are pretty good on snow anyway... ????

Cheers

[ibexman]

Hi

the picture looks like its from this years croisere blanche, which is a great event and well worth doing.  attached picture is also from this years event. as you can see there was a lot of snow!

for 4x4's you should always fit chains on all 4 wheels, but in an emergency (ie you only have one pair), the majority of opinion suports fitting one pair to the front wheels so at least you can steer.  Since best advice is to fit 2 pairs, i can't see a  reason why you would only be carrying one set, unless one pair was broken.

you need to be be careful fitting chains to the front and ensure that they do not foul on the brake lines.

in terms of tyre choice, I  have found that AT's are the best in snow,  MT's dig too much.

HTH

regards

Dom

[hobbit]

One thing his snorkle is still clear, wonder if he had a pipe to his exhaust as well :)

[ooheck]

Must remember to duck when that camera comes out!! :D
steve

[ibexman]

Oh Aye - it is you - grinning like a cheshire cat :D

Hows it coming along?
Regards

Dom

[ooheck]

Am now the proud owner of a suzuki sledge. But thats all it was on the croisere anyway :D I need 35's :lol:

Should have front axle fitted for next week, back still to do.
Then all I need are the propshafts, steering and shox.
It seemed a good idea at the time.
Steve

[BRO]

Some reasons for carrying only 1 set...
Don't expect to need them in UK :(
Mate gave me a set when he sold his Disco  8)
Usually expensive  :roll:
Heavy & bulky to carry 'on the off-chance'  :D

So to help redress some of these problems... anyone know of a good cheap supplier of chains for 18" wheels on Disco II? - Are chains for 16" wheels OK?

I've got a pic of the 16" wheel chains fitted on my 18" wheels - is there anybody could tell me if I've fitted them right, if there are OK, anything to watch out for if I need to use them etc.

Cheers

Mick :D

[muddyweb]

The wheel size is less important than the tyre size, so as long as your tyres are equivalent sizes, then you should be OK.

[ibexman]

Mick,

What make of chains do you have?

On all the sets of chains that I have, the packaging (bag or plastic box) has a label saying what tyre sizes the chains will fit.  It is usually a very large range.

You need to be very careful that they do not foul the brake lines when turning the wheel.  Some makes will and some won't.

Also when you have fitted them, drive a few hundred feet, stop and retighten and then keep checking them and retightening if necessary.

HTH

Regards

Dom

[Range Rover Blues]

John Craddocks do the for about £40 for a Landie, ie 750x16.  Otherwise they are well over £120.
Cheaper top fit snow chains to the car!