AUTOSOCK 697 Size-697 Tire Chain Alternative

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Bought them three winters ago, principally for use at our cottage in Skye, which is half-way up a hill off the road. I had a practice fitting in the daylight, in good weather, and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was.

These “hairs” penetrate the slippery water film and connect the tires directly to the surface (snow).minutes later, once the Autosocks were fitted to her car, we reversed, did a 3 point turn and drove steadily away up the hill. Usually used for high quality parachutes, the inner fabric holds AutoSock in position, assures proper fit on the tire and supports the black elastic strap to reach its ideal position behind the tire for optimal tension. Autosocks are dead easy to fit (less than 1/2 the time of chains) once on the car they are smooth, quiet and effective, its even possible (with care) to traverse the odd section of cleared road with minimal damage to the socks. I have used them on a number of occasions and have found them excellent very easy to fit and remove also no damage to the car and the alloy wheels. Most people are not only surprised but astonished at the difference they make to general traction, cornering, and braking.

They are very easy to put on and take off so they are a real life saver to get you out of trouble when you least expect it. I was so impressed with the ease at which the socks went on and the fact that I had managed to put them on myself! cookies είναι μικρά αρχεία κειμένου τα οποία αποθηκεύονται στον φυλλομετρητή μας κατά την πλοήγησή μας στο διαδίκτυο. I stil keep them handy in the winter or going to muddy festivals in the summer, even though I have a set of winter tyres now. For many years AutoSock was the only snow sock that was approved for use in many European countries as an alternative to snowchains, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain, but since 1st December 2020 new legislation is in force, with a new testing standard, and previous arrangements are now obsolete.

Driving in snow is already much more dangerous than normal driving - this is not a time or place for cutting corners! Highly recommended, also a quick tip keep some thick warm gloves with them in your boot as they can take a while to fit until you learn the knack! Haven't yet had to use them but I did try fitting them and they seem very well made and are very easy to fit.

Used on my BMW320, on the short drive from the village and notably in April 13 when it was too snowy to get out. The bottom line is that AutoSock will provide a massive boost in all round confidence when driving on ice and snow, and hopefully "Get you home" or to wherever you're going, but don't overcook it, i. I was able to drive normally, though slower around corners, and maintain a constant steady speed up and down hill.Works on all vehicles with low clearance between the tyre and the body, as well as with all electronic safety systems (ESP, ABS). Weissenfels were required to pay the court costs, and to refrain from selling snow socks (including WeissSock) in Germany again, with a penalty of EUR 250,000 for each and every violation, and to provide AutoSock with a detailed history of sales and profits since 14th January 2006.

As well as the car manufacturer endorsements, AutoSock meets the requirements of the European snow chain standard EN16662-1:2020, and may be used on vehicles up to 3. their house was at the bottom of a hill, and my car full with five people would not go up the hill at all.AutoSock are suitable for vehicles with limited clearance and also improve electronic safety systems like ABS. You must follow the makers guidelines on use particularly on steep hills and avoid if possible heavy braking. The videos looked convincing, so we bought them on the basis that if they worked, great: if not, it was always worth a try. AutoSock are approved as an alternative to snowchains, even where snowchains must be carried by law, with effect from 1st December 2020.