Fix and go snow socks.

[dave1966]

Hi all.

I found these "Fix and go snow socks" on ebay,see the link below:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIX-AND-GO-CA ... 2c59f2a3aa

[Drift]

Seen them in Wales on a car a few years ago, look like tough nylon, cant see them lasting on tarmac for long.

[Big Dav]

Personally I'd pay the little bit extra and buy a set of chains. Have used chains on cars other than the Fronty and haven't been disappointed. Prices for chains now is cheaper than the cost about 20 years ago. Even Fronty sized chains aren't much more than that for a conventional car.

[dave1966]

I aint thinking of buying them. I dont think they would last long either,I hadnt seen anything like this before and I thought I would post it up. I think they look stupid.

[Drift]

Ive got snow chains if you want some

[gregster]

They dont do them for a 33-12.50-15...
Heathens...all of them...

[dave1966]

Ste,there is no need for snow chains where I live,Im right near the sea.

[Big Dav]

I don't know for how long tyre manufacturers have identified a very delicate tread as being most effective for traction in snow, but the M+S rated tyre on my car has very small ridges across the direction of travel in the base of the tyre grooves.
I have subsequently learned that is what gives the snow traction not the blocks of the tread which are more for the mud and road use.

Suppose those tyre stockings act in similar fashion to folks putting a pair of old tights over their shoes to get a grip in icy conditions.

[Big Dav]

Go West then Dave (and inland), too far west and you head towards me which is also surrounded by ice and snow melting sea water!

[Drift]

Sipes or something they are called, the only mud tyres Ive seen with them on are the Maxxis Mudders

[Big Dav]

Having used chains on previous 2wd cars and the irritation of fitting them, invariably in a blizzard, and getting into the car covered with snow, having the Fronty is the biz - just select that extra lever and carry on as normal - the civilised way to travel!

[dave1966]

Greg,they dont have them for the 255/75/15 and the 31/10.5/15 either.

Big Dav,I used to do that when I worked in the security industry in the winter,my ex wasnt impressed when I nicked her tights every winter time.

[Drift]

They are a legal requirement on Jonny Foreigners roads in most of Europe in winter, even some insist on winter tyres.

[gregster]

[Big Dav]

Greg, maybe thats why she left him. Don't do any bloke good to go around dressed like Batman & Robin (unless its Del & Rodney)

[dave1966]

That is possible why she left me then,I always wondered why she left me and now I know.

[Big Dav]

Dear Oh dear Dave, it never goes right for you mate, even your Fronty knew:

T(tights) + P(perspiration) = X(ex)

Couldn't resist it - meant with humour, honest!

[dave1966]

David,nice one.