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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Totally agree. I think OP has got it right with the Nokian/Cooper tyre wheel combo, although I would still keep a set of HD chains for really bad conditions. The maximum speed for chains here is 50 km/h but I never drive much more than 30 or so as the momentum of a 110 is not to be underestimated
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But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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5th Oct 2014 8:08am |
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| Timo K Member Since: 23 Aug 2012 Location: Helsinki Posts: 171 
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It's understandable that chains are used on compacted snow there, here not so much because a) no mountains, b) studded winter tyres don't really warrant the use of chains on roads.
Half a meter of snow and you should stay home? Absolutely not! Good snow chains front and back and a nice open field = fun^3 
If planning to buy a set of snow chains (even one pair will get you through most places) invest in good quality heavy duty ones. The normal thule etc. ones are too lightly built and will not take anything except very light occasional on road use. Offroad they simply don't last. |
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5th Oct 2014 8:32pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Absolutely - even on-road the standard (car) chains don't last long - found that out after only six months
Unfortunately the suitable SUV/truck versions are eye-wateringly expensive. My RUDs, e.g. http://www.ebay.de/itm/RUD-matic-Classic-V...35cd27937a are about Ł350 now but they're worth it (mine have lasted 3 years). Fortunately you only need one set with the diff locked. Perhaps one difference around here is that snow chains are compulsory on a lot of Austrian mountain roads, i.e. if you want to go snowboarding anywhere decent (or visit your friends - lucky sods - at their mountain house) you have to have them in the vehicle if the police stop you and you have to use them when conditions require it. If you don't, you get a hefty fine and the insurance won't pay up... As for playing in the snow, we ditch the Landy and grab some snowboards 
p.s. just reminded me I need to find my chains in the hoarder's paradise we call a garage  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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6th Oct 2014 7:11am |
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| Timo K Member Since: 23 Aug 2012 Location: Helsinki Posts: 171
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I guess the biggest difference is the alps. Over there it's really understandable to go with chains, they give much better slow speed traction on slippery surfaces. Over here we have very few hills to worry about, but 80km/h on snowy and icy roads is not common, it's a fact of life. Studded tyres are king.
I paid about 600€ for two pairs of really heavy duty Mafri chains, they were fantastic for all sorts of winter offroad work. Sadly they're no longer being made, but RUD etc make pretty much identical products. Damn I wish the winter snowstorms would start already.  I guess this perversion comes with owning a Defender |
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6th Oct 2014 10:30am |
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