I came across this site when I was looking for new tyres and I wondered if anyone had experience of these and whether they might help given the problems with fitting snow chains to the front wheels of the Elegance Yeti?

http://www.autosock.co.uk/

Stewart

I came across this site when I was looking for new tyres and I wondered if anyone had experience of these and whether they might help given the problems with fitting snow chains to the front wheels of the Elegance Yeti?

http://www.autosock.co.uk/

Stewart

Are you talking in particular about fitting them to a YETI or cars in general, Stewart? I have bought two sets for my YETI but by the time I got them the snow had gone... certainly shouldn't be a problem clearance-wise which is thought to be the issue with snow chains.

A very polite request to the mods (don't want to start any type of power struggle again...) - was it not possible to keep this thread in the YETI forum as I think the OP was meaning it to be YETI specific.

Are you talking in particular about fitting them to a YETI or cars in general, Stewart? I have bought two sets for my YETI but by the time I got them the snow had gone... certainly shouldn't be a problem clearance-wise which is thought to be the issue with snow chains.

A very polite request to the mods (don't want to start any type of power struggle again...) - was it not possible to keep this thread in the YETI forum as I think the OP was meaning it to be YETI specific.

I would certainly be interested because my sole reason for researching a new car,and arriving at the YETI was because of the snow this last winter. If anyone has any experience of these "YETI-hose" please let us know. They'd be cheaper that snow-chains on the back...

Years ago I had a Golf GTi and bought a set of what could best be described as "grippers" that clamped over the tyre and thereby provided a ridge every quarter turn. Never had to use them, so can't comment on their efficacy. Perhaps I shoulda dug 'em out recently.

Anyhow, back ON topic - Autosocks for YETI anyone??

Are you talking in particular about fitting them to a YETI or cars in general, Stewart? I have bought two sets for my YETI but by the time I got them the snow had gone... certainly shouldn't be a problem clearance-wise which is thought to be the issue with snow chains.

Yes, I was talking specifically about fitting them to the Yeti Aerofurb. It seems like a fairly neat and relatively cheap solution to getting moving if you have summer tyres on and need a bit more grip. I kive at the end of a dirt track and have to travel about half a mile to get to a road that might have been gritted and it's been an issue getting out this winter. The weather forecasters are talking about more snow this week so you might get a chance to try them out.

A very polite request to the mods (don't want to start any type of power struggle again...) - was it not possible to keep this thread in the YETI forum as I think the OP was meaning it to be YETI specific.

Thanx, I was a bit puzzled when I saw the topic had been moved but I did a forum search this morning and found it.

Stewart

I have the Multi-grip snow socks and they worked a treat on the MX-5 to the point of making it more useable than a front wheel drive car in the recent snow

I've used Autosocks for the past 4 years, firstly on a Honda FRV and for the last 3 on a VW Passat. They're great and I would recommend anyone to have them in the boot.

There is a school of thought that suggests they may meet the requirements to have chains in the car on certain alpine roads.

Have a look at the Autosocks website for a short movie.

John