Mike Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Following on from this thread, has anyone ever used snow chains on a Supra? I've never actually come across them but my dad always goes on about 'back in the day' everyone used to have them. Why don't people use them now? do they damage the car/road/other vehicles? or is it just the rarity of having to use them means people don't buy them any more? I found this site which has some info on them.. and it seems there are lots of different types.. some are around £50!? So why don't people use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I saw a video the other day for snow socks, a material version of snow chains, looked quite effective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 because they are a bit pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 we have them for the fire engine but unless its deep snow not just ice on the roads as they do chew into the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraGTE Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 did see some mangers Lexuses at work with this type on them , have never myself tested snowchains exept on a valmet 505 http://www.snowchainwarehouse.co.uk/snow_chains/rud_soft_spike.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've used them on a supra once Mike, they are very effective but can cause a lot of damage to the tyre if used on anything but snow. They also work well on ice, but will cause much more tyre damage. It's very important to remove them once you get on a clear road. Back when I was young and living with the folks in the west country we used them all the time during the winter to get the 3 miles to the nearest main road, but then always had to stop and remove them. Lot of hassle, but they do work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I wouldn't bother with chains, especially if you have alloys. I was looking into getting some auto socks for my Lexus but nothing available for 275/30/19 Take a look here, they seem to be pretty good http://www.autosock.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I see Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I see some bloke in a volkswagan passat with them today, looked to be doing well where i and others was struggling big time getting out of a petrol station, (wife had the truck and i was in the supra) some old boy told me to pump my tyres right up so i put 50psi in the rears and drove out easy, worked a treat for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I wouldn't bother with chains, especially if you have alloys. I was looking into getting some auto socks for my Lexus but nothing available for 275/30/19 Take a look here, they seem to be pretty good http://www.autosock.co.uk/ Arrh, nice work! - they look to be around £65 a pair. Apparently Toyota promoted them in Japan... check out crazy upbeat Toyota video here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 is it better for grip etc to over inflate the tires during the icy weather. i taught the other way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 is it better for grip etc to over inflate the tires during the icy weather. i taught the other way round Yeah, under inflating them is the usual thing. I've never heard of over inflating them to help in snow before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Might have just been luck then, i did take a faster run up:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 IME, with soft snow a thinner tyre contact area (overinflated) will help cut through to the road surface, but with frozen snow (like we have around here right now) a larger contact area can help ride over the snow rather than cut through to the ice layer and loose grip. All depends on the type of snow & conditions I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The type of snow... You're starting to sound like a rail company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Arrh, nice work! - they look to be around £65 a pair. Apparently Toyota promoted them in Japan... check out crazy upbeat Toyota video here That is a very upbeat video Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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