Just came across this video of Yeti in snow wearing chains. Quite slick:-

Edited 29 January, 201610 yr by PaveyArk

It would be nice to have some of that stuff to play in for a while :think:

It would be nice to have some of that stuff to play in for a while :think:

For those with 16" wheels.

For those with 16" wheels.

 

or suitable rubber

My understanding is that 17s preclude chains, irrespective of rubber. (?)

It would be nice to have some of that stuff to play in for a while :think:

Looking at the forecast it looks as if we are going to get some this weekend!

For those with 16" wheels.

The rims on this Yeti is called Blossom and they are 17". I know because I have them on my Octy3.

That is perhaps the chains are on rear wheels only, where the distance towards the suspension parts and inner wing is better. Otherwise it would be wiser to fit them on the front wheels.

I don't know the rubber size on this Yeti, 205/60R17 is one possibility. It may also be the wider 225/50R17, but that is not likely since recommended chains are suited for 205 width.

AFAIK it would have to be 17 x 6 rims NOT the 17 X 7s

or suitable rubber

My understanding is that 17s preclude chains, irrespective of rubber. (?)

 

Ah!  My meaning was either 16" wheels, to allow the permitted chains, or suitable rubber.  I've got the right wheels and, I hope (but as yet untested!) suitable tyres.  But we probably won't see snow this far south for at least the next week or so.

Edited 30 January, 201610 yr by Brijo

The wheels suitable for chains as per the manual.


 

There you go, 7Jx17 and 225/50R17. Chains on the rear wheels.

Nice driving, but not really necessary to fit chains in these conditions. Good winter tyres will cope perfectly.

There you go, 7Jx17 and 225/50R17. Chains on the rear wheels.

Nice driving, but not really necessary to fit chains in these conditions. Good winter tyres will cope perfectly.

i wonder if anybody has tried them on the rear only.

There you go, 7Jx17 and 225/50R17. Chains on the rear wheels.

Nice driving, but not really necessary to fit chains in these conditions. Good winter tyres will cope perfectly.

Just not in Australia, that is unless you're into experimenting or change wheel specs.

We've been over this before though.