AUTOSOCK 697 Size-697 Tire Chain Alternative

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My rear wheel drive Jaguar XJ just would not drive in snow regardless of any type of drive selection. Full instructions are shown on each bag which, being fully waterproof, is also designed for easy and clean carrying of dirty AutoSock once you've taken them off the wheels (pull them off with the orange straps).

But I still keep a set in the boot, I cannot rate this product high enough, I hate getting stuck in the snow, and now I have the reassurance, that I won't be. AutoSock, based in Oslo, created and developed the "car snow sock" concept, working closely with the German TÜV, and is the registered holder of all relevant patents. Works on all vehicles with low clearance between the tyre and the body, as well as with all electronic safety systems (ESP, ABS). Overall, use your commonsense about how long to use them, and of course and where possible you should avoid potholes, raised manholes etc.AutoSock are suitable for vehicles with limited clearance and also improve electronic safety systems like ABS. I loved them, I knew that no matter where I went, in whatever weather, my Ford Ka would get me home (and it did) in fact it got me where most 4x4 dared not pass!

AutoSock are lobbying for Austria to follow European legislation and to adopt EN16662; until further notice ski-drive visitors to Austria should take snowchains - but AutoSock will of course also be useful on the non-driving wheels, and on slushy roads where snowchains are useless.AutoSock is the first snowsock product worldwide to have been tested and approved to EN16662-1:2020; we have no idea whether any other snowsocks have met this standard.

As a veteran of many skiing trips, I've spent a lot of time grappling with snow chains, spikes spiders and the like, all of which are extremely effective when in place.Although developed in Norway, they're particularly appropriate for the UK, where we experience sudden and sporadic snow fall, usually short lasting, but so often the cause of massive disruption and inconvenience while it lasts. The only hassle is remembering to take them off when you get back on cleared main roads to prevent wear, maybe there could be something done to make them harder wearing? Austria told the market in June 2022 that it does not accept the new standard EN16662-1:2020, in place from 1 st December 2020, so AutoSock are not approved in Austria where it is mandatory to carry snow chains, and to use them if the conditions require it. Well looked after, they have lasted well and were crucial one night in March 2013 in ensuring that I was able to drive my pregnant wife to hospital in the snow, in time to deliver our baby son safely.

I drove a few yards and got out and checked - they had self centred wonderfully - no need to faff around getting them perfect - as you drive forward they align themselves nicely. You can check the size guide page to confirm which tyres are approved for the AutoSock size that you have.We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. AutoSock for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles fully complies with this new regulation and can legally be used instead of snow chains or winter tyres when entering any of these areas. With the snow socks my car is sure footed and I can still make progress when other cars are stuck in the snow.