Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
Snow chains
Chains fitted!
Well just!
Came from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...RK:MEWN:IT
£45 delivered!Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
10th Jan 2006 5:23 pm
carl
Member Since: 21 Dec 2005
Location: US
Posts: 28
chains
curious if they rub? I have the 19" and was looking at them as well. Your thoughts?
thanks,
carl
11th Jan 2006 1:10 am
Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
Carl I have only fitted them not driven with them on! They do clear as you can see from the photo, but only just!
For me I do not think if I will ever need them But I have them now so can show that I have them if stopped by French police (going out to the Alps skying next month)
I would be interested to see LR's chains fitted if any one has any?
End of the day if I get stuck I will be glad to have them!
NickRange Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
11th Jan 2006 9:14 am
jollybodger
Member Since: 11 Jul 2005
Location: Marlow, Bucks
Posts: 313
Hi Nick,
Thanks for th clear photo. I know that they clear but it looks very close. Did you find anyone who has got the LR chains for a comparison photo?
Regards,
Duncan
12th Jan 2006 6:16 pm
Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
Hi Duncan, no one has come up with any info on LR chains or photos!
Some one out there must have them?
Are you going out to La Plagne again this season? I'm off out in 3 weeks!
NickRange Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
13th Jan 2006 11:21 am
jollybodger
Member Since: 11 Jul 2005
Location: Marlow, Bucks
Posts: 313
What, they will let you out of the shop to have some fun time Nick?
Yes, we were down at Montalbert for New Year, stunning snow! New years day was best skiing conditions for about 5 years I reckon. Hardly anyone out ( all coping with hangovers I suspect), crisp prepared pistes and the kids happy to cruise long distances and at a reasonable pace. I am looking forward to an adults only (what will the girls do without us) long weekend next week then roll on Half term and Easter.
Safe skiing when you go.
Duncan
Are you flying or driving?
13th Jan 2006 2:04 pm
Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
Of Saturday the 4th of Feb after work, drive down & get the tunnel & then probably just keep driving till we get there!
Friends that are going out at the same time will be leaving Beaconsfield at 3am to fly & we do not want them to beat us!
NickRange Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
13th Jan 2006 2:24 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Sounds like a TG race...........the car must win DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
13th Jan 2006 2:37 pm
Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
Pelyma wrote:
Sounds like a TG race...........the car must win
You bet, I will let you know!Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
13th Jan 2006 2:52 pm
jollybodger
Member Since: 11 Jul 2005
Location: Marlow, Bucks
Posts: 313
Just pray for lots of probs at the airport and luggage issues at the other end. We did Calais to Aime in 7 hours last time but were pushing on a bit.
13th Jan 2006 3:43 pm
Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
jollybodger wrote:
Just pray for lots of probs at the airport and luggage issues at the other end. We did Calais to Aime in 7 hours last time but were pushing on a bit.
I'll get Jane out & push then! Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
13th Jan 2006 4:17 pm
vito
Member Since: 26 Apr 2005
Location: Southern Italy
Posts: 21
Hello,
My dealer did not have original Land Rover chains (they were not available even in Rome), so he proposed me to buy Koenig chains. I have chosen another brand of heavy duty 12mm chains, and the look very close (see photo). I too would appreciate pictures of original Land Rover chains for comparison,
Thanks, Vito
15th Jan 2006 2:15 am
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
vito wrote:
I too would appreciate pictures of original Land Rover chains
I was talking about snow chains with my dealer here in Germany today. He could supply standard LR chains for about €475 (around £325) or Pewag chains for €250 (around £170). He said that another D3 owner had already used the latter successfully.
Now I have e-mailed Pewag for more information. If anything interesting comes of that, I will report. On the Pewag web site, it says that 4x4 vehicles must have chains on all wheels. Does LR recommend that too?
Next month I am going to Finland for the LRE Snow and Ice course. Their web site says that the course includes "How to fit chains on all ..." - then there is some word missing! But maybe they mean "all wheels". However, if we do that and the chains are genuine LR (or maybe if they're not), I'll try to take some photos.
Eric
17th Jan 2006 11:07 pm
grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
Posts: 331
LR's official statement is "snow chains can only be fitted on the the front wheels" and "use Land Rover approved chains only." The later statement probably being lawyer protection from people that fit incorrect chains and trash their vehicle..
Repeated for your protection:
SNOW CHAINS
Snow chains are designed for use on hard-surface roads in extreme snow conditions only, and are not recommended for off-road use. If it is necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, ALWAYS observe the following:
• Front wheels: Snow chains can only be fitted to the front wheels of vehicles equipped with 17, 18, or 19 inch wheels.
• Rear wheels: Snow chains MUST NOT fitted to rear wheels of the vehicle.
• Snow chains MUST NOT be fitted to a compact/temporary spare wheel.
• ONLY Land Rover approved snow chains should be used. These are designed for your vehicle and will eliminate any risk of damage to other components. Approved snow chains are only available from a Land Rover Dealer.
• Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and retensioning instructions, and the speed limitations recommended for varying road conditions. NEVER exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
• ONLY fit snow chains in pairs.
• Avoid tire damage by removing the chains as soon as the road is free from snow.
• In some driving conditions, it may be beneficial to deactivate Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) in order to maximise traction.
For further information about approved snow chains, consult your Land Rover Dealer.
[!] WARNING: DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains - this could damage tires, wheels, suspension and brake components and could result in damage to the bodywork of the vehicle.
18th Jan 2006 12:43 am
miket67m
Member Since: 04 Feb 2006
Location: Wilts
Posts: 5
Chains Fitted
I have also found a set of chains that will fit - supplied by www.snowchains.com (Kent, UK). This was after extensive dicussions with local LR dealing, Rud (who I believe make the LRD3 chains) and Snowchains.com. Bought the ARTIK ART255.
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