Snow chains

[whiterabbit]

Hi,
does anyone have experience with snow chains on your Grenadier or other 4x4 ?
Which axle do you fit the snow chains to? Only front axle or only rear axle or on both axles?

Thanks in advance!

 

[artschool]

manual says recommended both axels or rear if you only have one set

 

[Tinerfeño]

Some earlier discussions:

Snow Chains

I used to use snow chains on my defender in deep snow in Bosnian winters in the mountains. Any one have any thoughts on the best chains for the Grenadier or even if they are superfluous? RUD look professional but at 800 euros a pair they aren’t cheap. I have 265 / 70 / 17 BFG Goodrich tyres. I...

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Airing down Steelies and stock tires? Suggested ranges?

With the stock steelies and either set of stock tires, what would be the recommended tires pressures to air down to and still be safe?

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[whiterabbit]

Thank you! I'm going to get a second pair of chains.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Hi,
does anyone have experience with snow chains on your Grenadier or other 4x4 ?
Which axle do you fit the snow chains to? Only front axle or only rear axle or on both axles?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve ditched chains for K&K snow socks - they’re designed in Canada and manufactured in Europe. I think they perform better and are easier to put on - I bought 2 sets (all four wheels). I also have dedicated snow tires and recovery boards.

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[whiterabbit]

Looks nice and simple to install, but I don't know if snow socks are acceptable when snow chains are mandatory like in the Austrian Alps...? I'll buy a second pair of snow chains and that's it.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Looks nice and simple to install, but I don't know if snow socks are acceptable when snow chains are mandatory like in the Austrian Alps...? I'll buy a second pair of snow chains and that's it.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

I guess the Austrians know something the Swiss and French do not? All part of the Hapsburg Snow-Chain Industrial Megaplex ;o)

 

[Tinerfeño]

Snow socks and snow chains are totally different products.
To say which is better one needs to say in which conditions.
I wouldn't waste my money on snow socks.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Snow socks and snow chains are totally different products.
To say which is better one needs to say in which conditions.
I wouldn't waste my money on snow socks.

Coming from one of the colder regions of North America, I’ll say this. Snow chains are better if you’re in an extreme situation - like on a steep incline on solid ice. For the deepest snow - that’s why God invented snowmobiles. And if you insist on driving your truck in that, you really want a specialist tire for those deep powder off-road situations (which suck on road). For hardpack, snow socks I think work better - both on acceleration and braking. And I’ve enjoyed their simplicity - hated the untangling and latch hooks on chains. So yes, depends on the application.