ABH
Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Fareham
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| LR005737 or VPLAW0080 Snow Traction System? |
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(post updated with better title!)
Hi all,
We have a trip planned shortly where snow is likely. An initial search through this fabulous forum has me thinking Spikes Spider Alpine (with adaptor) as a cost effective alternative to the official Discovery Snow Traction system LR005737.
However, it appears LR have released a new version VPLAW0080.
Would anyone have any insight to the pros and cons between these different versions or which product LR OEM'd as VPLAW0080?
Thanks in advance! MY13 D4 HSE Causeway Grey with Black Pack.
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 19th Jan 2014 12:52 am |
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ABH
Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Fareham
Posts: 12
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So, a bit more research and I found some of the info I was after....
LR005737 is currently between £500 & £600 from LR suppliers or for the same Spikes Spider Alpine inc adaptor kit, Amazon have them for £394
VPLAW0080 is £643 from LR and I've seen them from dealers for £566. These appear to be an OEM of Thule K-SUMMIT XXL K67's which are ~£440RRP but Amazon have listed for £318.
The K-Summits appear to be less expensive, which is good, but does anyone else have experience using them? I've been told the Spikes Spiders can scuff the wheels (to be avoided!). Has anyone seen the same with the Thule K-Summits?
many thanks
ABH. MY13 D4 HSE Causeway Grey with Black Pack.
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| 20th Jan 2014 7:12 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Welcome ABH...
I have the Spikes Spider kit, which I carried through the Aosta valley, but didn't use last month.
If you would like to see it please ask.
It seems very quick to fit once you have fixed the adaptors.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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| 20th Jan 2014 7:31 pm |
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stick
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
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I have Spikes Spiders and used them for 3 years in Alps. Work for me, and good value. d4 HSE
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| 21st Jan 2014 10:42 am |
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ABH
Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Fareham
Posts: 12
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Thank you both for the advice. NJSS will pm you re meeting up as you're not far from me. MY13 D4 HSE Causeway Grey with Black Pack.
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| 21st Jan 2014 10:41 pm |
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