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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostWinter tyres do the job fine in the 4x4 I've found. The only time I've seen the chains coming out was when the snow was driving down hard as we're driving up hill. Otherwise just keep the lightweight chains in the back of the motor.
Some chains are light weight and only fit for getting out of problems short term
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Originally posted by sal View PostWhy don't you just do a dry run to get the hang of it?
I've used them once on Swiss motorways (going up from Vevey towards Bern during a blizzard), but mostly on the backroads - and to get to the aforesaid ski lodge carpark. Since I've had a AWD, I've not needed them, but carry them anyway (and yes, I've done a dry run).
Originally posted by WTFH View PostIf it's permanent 4wd then you need to put chains on all 4 wheels to keep the circumferences the same. If it's not, then put the chains on the rears, as the car will try to drive them when the fronts slip.
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostIs it permanent 4wd or not? (Audi have 3 different 4wd systems currently, two of them are front drive until traction slips, one is permanent 4wd)
If it's permanent 4wd then you need to put chains on all 4 wheels to keep the circumferences the same. If it's not, then put the chains on the rears, as the car will try to drive them when the fronts slip.
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Originally posted by milanbenes View Poston the Quattro it's the back wheels isn't it, ok I will check the book ;-)
Milan.
If it's permanent 4wd then you need to put chains on all 4 wheels to keep the circumferences the same. If it's not, then put the chains on the rears, as the car will try to drive them when the fronts slip.
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostI've used snow chains lots of times. As others have said do a practice run before you go. It may help to mark up the chains with tape or similar if they are adjustable so you can repeat the settings. Also don't forget gloves and something to wipe your hands on/kneel on.
Also if you hsve a 4x4 double check the handbook which wheels need chains. Sometimes it's not obvious.
on the Quattro it's the back wheels isn't it, ok I will check the book ;-)
Milan.
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I've used snow chains lots of times. As others have said do a practice run before you go. It may help to mark up the chains with tape or similar if they are adjustable so you can repeat the settings. Also don't forget gloves and something to wipe your hands on/kneel on.
Also if you hsve a 4x4 double check the handbook which wheels need chains. Sometimes it's not obvious.
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Winter tyres do the job fine in the 4x4 I've found. The only time I've seen the chains coming out was when the snow was driving down hard as we're driving up hill. Otherwise just keep the lightweight chains in the back of the motor.
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I have snow chains but I have no idea how they work nor do I have the intention of putting them on, I will simply commit suicide by sliding the car off the mountain.
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Originally posted by sal View PostWhy don't you just do a dry run to get the hang of it?
Also make sure to put them on BEFORE you get stuck, as after that you will have to dig through the snow to put them on
but ok, you've tempted fate, I might just give it a try :-)
Milan.
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We have these for the SUV: High Tech Snow Chain Spikes-Spider
And just chains for mine.
The spiders are easy to fit as long as you remember to put the disks on in advance.
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Originally posted by milanbenes View PostI have a set of snow chains for the Q7, they cost a packet and are really heavy duty they weigh a ton, not the necklace style chains that you get for the smaller cars
thankfully, I've never needed them, although I have to carry them in some places that we go to
putting the chains on
I've never done it, and dread the time I will have to
I've been in traffic jams in the mountains in Swiss where the police stop you and if you don't have 4x4 you have to put your chains on
and I've seen the others struggling to get the damn things on
saw a husband and wife having a right divorce once over the snow chains
hence the question, has anybody ever put the chains on ?
Milan.
Yes loads of times. Watch youtube and do a dry run,
Wear your outdoor clothes in the car with a HV vest when driving in snow
take heavy duty gloves with you
sleeping bag
hot drinks in a flask
spare charged battery in boot
extra water
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Why don't you just do a dry run to get the hang of it?
Also make sure to put them on BEFORE you get stuck, as after that you will have to dig through the snow to put them on
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Snow Chains
I have a set of snow chains for the Q7, they cost a packet and are really heavy duty they weigh a ton, not the necklace style chains that you get for the smaller cars
thankfully, I've never needed them, although I have to carry them in some places that we go to
putting the chains on
I've never done it, and dread the time I will have to
I've been in traffic jams in the mountains in Swiss where the police stop you and if you don't have 4x4 you have to put your chains on
and I've seen the others struggling to get the damn things on
saw a husband and wife having a right divorce once over the snow chains
hence the question, has anybody ever put the chains on ?
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