Anyone here used snow socks. They appear to be just the thing for a short snowy spell.

Their is an ongoing thread concerning snow socks, chains tyres etc.

ive read good reviews on snow socks in the snow, but whats thier life if you drive them on a road that has been cleared to snow. as it happens alot, turning from main roads ontp side roads etc

i must say they do look just the ticket but as Sy points out, I doubt they'd last 5 minute so not really a replacement for winter tyres

Used mine last night to get home, had them on for about 25miles, with small sections being non-snowy.

In my opinion they are fantastic, i took the back lanes home to avoid traffic and had no issues with grip at all - i even stopped to check they were still on ok and on getting out the car i nearly landed straight on my backside it was so slippy!

For occasional use (UK :p ) i think they're just the ticket.

I am too lazy to put the gloves on though so end up with cold hands when putting them on/taking them off...

As for durability - i've had mine about 3 yrs, only ever had the need to use them about as many times (3) and have been praising the skies i have them handy. They look a bit tatty, but i wouldn't say they were 'damaged'. You can drive on dry tarmac for about 30miles apparently before they will destroy themselves. (Manufacturer did a 'misuse' test)

MPM

Edited 6 January, 201016 yr by MPM

I was just looking at these last night before all the snow came!

If the manufacturers hype is to believed, they give better grip in snow than winter tyres!

It is reassuring to hear a real-life review from someone on here. They sound like they are just the thing for the occasional bout of snow that brings the UK to a standstill, and ideal for just getting you home when stuck out in it as I was the other week.

I found that Autosock want £65 for a set to fit the Octy's 18" wheels, but I have seen other makes but can't find reviews or prices for them.

I bought a pair last year for our Toyota Yaris after doing a Torvill and Dean around our estate in the snow but i haven't had the opportunity or need to use them as we have just used the Scout since the bad weather started and, other than having to dig the Scout out this morning, have had no problems getting about (so far!)

So although I can't tell you how good (or not) they are I can say I haven't been tempted to desert the Scout in favour of the besocked Yaris yet.

Multi Grip are a similar product This is the cheapest place I found (vRS tyres) £48 with postage.

I used them (snow socks) the other day and can recommend them for anyone they are awesome. I had a an audi a3 and astra stuck on a hill wheels spinning madly for grip and i stopped half way up the hill, got waived past and went up the hill without a slide or hairy moment. Took me 30 seconds a wheel to put on and job done. Took them off on the main roads as they were quite clear.

I used them (snow socks) the other day and can recommend them for anyone they are awesome. I had a an audi a3 and astra stuck on a hill wheels spinning madly for grip and i stopped half way up the hill, got waived past and went up the hill without a slide or hairy moment. Took me 30 seconds a wheel to put on and job done. Took them off on the main roads as they were quite clear.

I ordered a set last night. Needed them this morning, took be 40 minutes to get out from my house to the road. A 20 yard drive up a slight incline.

I got to within 2 yards of the road each time. Ended up spreading an opened out duvet cover and then just drove straight onto the road.

does any one put these on all fours?

Just wondering about it, especially with the quattro, though stopping tends to be the issue rather than getting going

does any one put these on all fours?

Just wondering about it, especially with the quattro, though stopping tends to be the issue rather than getting going

They all seem to recommend putting them on the front wheels on four-wheel-drive vehicles.

nothing more fun than when the front wheels loose grip and power suddenly all goes to the back wheels

thats if i had my quattro, on the up side, audi are paying for my new clutch

Their is an ongoing thread concerning snow socks, chains tyres etc.

where is the ongoing thread!? I'm still finding my way around the new site with an outdated browser!

Snow Socks do indeed seem to be a wonderful solution,having been snowed in now for week!! I was going to order some from Autosock.co.uk but they are out of stock of the 225/40x18 size..

I've just ordered the same size. Delivery next week I hope, just in time for the big thaw

Steve

where is the ongoing thread!? I'm still finding my way around the new site with an outdated browser!

Snow Socks do indeed seem to be a wonderful solution,having been snowed in now for week!! I was going to order some from Autosock.co.uk but they are out of stock of the 225/40x18 size..

It seems that most suppliers of snow socks of various makes are out of stock in 225/40/18s at the moment.

The other thing that gets me is that most places are charging around £40 for the Multi Grip versions, but then want £7 or £8 for postage on an item that weighs next to nothing!

Edited 8 January, 201016 yr by Karlos69

Just bought a pair of autsocks for my furby vrs for £68 delivered. I'm up to the NW highlands over Christmas, so may be able to post a review in the new year.

There are cheaper versions on eBay- I bought some at ~£47 IIRC recently. As for postage , they weigh about 1kg.

Is there a legal requirement to carry snow chains in certain countries and would snow socks be acceptable

Socks are not a legal substitute for the mandatory snow chains in the Alp region. On several roads in the French Alps for example, you are required to have snow chains in your car during the winter, even if there is no snow.