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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: Emigrated to Notts
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| Michelin Composite Snow Chains- Anyone Tried them? |
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Anyone tried these:
http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/miche...6.html#top
Seems a sensible pice & look like they might be less likely to damage wheels...
Only needed for a family ski trip, nothing too serious Cheers Ian
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 9th Jan 2010 8:18 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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Looks like a step up from the snow sock, but not quite a full chain. Certainly a lot easier to fit by the looks of things. Worth a punt if you've found you've been having problems on your present tyres recently? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 9th Jan 2010 8:38 pm |
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mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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My recomendation about snow chains is get some decent ones dont bother with cheap imitations i have some for the D3 and my vw transporter,the vw ones are getting plenty of use at the mo 6" of snow is no problem 
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| 9th Jan 2010 8:52 pm |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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as ND says, look like up from a sock but DEF not a full chain,
i'd say for occasional use they're probably great, but wouldn't fancy their durability for use over a winter season, also a little sceptical of their performance on sheet ice... one wife.......livid
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| 9th Jan 2010 8:54 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
 
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Perhaps due to incompetence,  I was unable to find any info on these on the Michelin website.
In contrast to some of the earlier posters, however, I believe strongly in the quality of Michelin products. I am keen to find more information on these chains and would appreciate any help.
Best Wishes,
Peter
PS: You will appreciate that this is a long-term interest as it's currently 30C in this room.  The Bearded Dragon
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| 10th Jan 2010 5:48 am |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
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If these are the Michelin Easy Grip, someone on the spanish forum tried them a couple of weeks ago and shredded then in less than 500m 
One side touched the suspension upright and disintegrated whilst the other just rubbed it slightly and was left unserviceable.
Result - less than 500m travelled and both in the bin  The consensus was that they would need some type of spacer (even if it was 5-10mm) to work properly on the D3. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 10th Jan 2010 10:56 am |
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UNG
Member Since: 20 Jun 2008
Location: Lancs
Posts: 753
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Makes you wonder how they where used or more likely abused having read the instruction sheet "Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag'em down to your level. It's cheaper".
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| 10th Jan 2010 1:31 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
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Hi TazDaz,
Thanks for the link to the .pdf, it explains things very well.
I would probably get some, but it looks like they don't have a size suitable for 265/70R17 tyres.
Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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| 11th Jan 2010 4:33 am |
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