We have 2 Octavias, One with 16" wheels & one with 17" wheels. As the outside radius of the wheel is the same can you buy chains to fit both ??

Also wheres the best place to get a reosnably priced but reosnable quality chains

Stuart

We have 2 Octavias' date=' One with 16" wheels & one with 17" wheels. As the outside radius of the wheel is the same can you buy chains to fit both ??

Also wheres the best place to get a reosnably priced but reosnable quality chains

Stuart[/quote']

You might be as well getting them from the other side of the water Stuart. As you are probably aware, they seem to have them for sale through winter in most big service stations.

Other wise this site may be handy, as it has a chain size calculator too.

http://www.top-gear.net/default.asp?u=63357N13884.9956071973&xdid=2

HTH

Sounds a bit like overkill for this country though - going anywhere cold?

Don't use them on alloys unless made for them. They scratch the wheels.

Look for a post by Josh with his snow socks.

Sounds a bit like overkill for this country though - going anywhere cold?

Ski ing at new year

Stuart,

go to http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ and from the menu on the left select Autosock, looks good to me So much better than chains....

Direct link here: http://www.autosock.co.uk/

I know Josh used these last year and rated them highly.

But are the socks accepted by the french police as snow chains?

If they are not, and you are in a snow chain area, I believe they can fine you and impound your car.

Also looking for a solution for my Superb for skiing in January.

Cheers

Matthew

But are the socks accepted by the french police as snow chains?

If they are not' date=' and you are in a snow chain area, I believe they can fine you and impound your car.

Also looking for a solution for my Superb for skiing in January.

Cheers

Matthew[/quote']

I believe its got to be chains

We have 2 Octavias' date=' One with 16" wheels & one with 17" wheels. As the outside radius of the wheel is the same can you buy chains to fit both ??

Also wheres the best place to get a reosnably priced but reosnable quality chains

Stuart[/quote']

Hi, I notice that you live in the same town as me. I'll keep my eyes open for you and acknowledge you!

SJFISHER67

We live in South Wonston

Wendys car is a Light Green Octy L&K Estate, personal plate, starts with an M

Mines a very non std Octy 4x4, on a 52 plate Silver Pearlescent, lowered, Noisy, 7 spoke alloys, different spoiler, grilles, Cannonball stickers on the rear wings & about 340 bhp

We both use Winchester Motor Co, Stunning Service

And to add Halfords sell chains for just over