FIT SNOW SOCKS INSTEAD OF SNOW CHAINS TO YOUR CAR IN BAD WEATHER

snowchains logo UK & European Delivery - 01732 884408 roofracks.co.uk basket (0) items£0.00 CheckoutFree Delivery on UK Mainland orders over £50 Free Delivery on UK Mainland orders over £100 * Search product part number roofracks.co.uk basket Mobile Menu TabMENU Snow chains or snow socks? Which of the two would best suit my needs? Snow Socks Snow socks are an excellent alternative to fitting winter tyres or using snow chains. Snow socks are an advanced technology. Simply pull the sock over the driving wheels, move forward half a turn which enables the rest of the sock to be fitted and you can be moving again in a couple of minutes. Unlike snow chains, snow socks have no metal parts. Instead they use a technical fabric, which sticks to the snow creating friction to provide the grip. The unique design of the textile "wicks away" water that is found between the fabric and surface and thus maximising grip. Snow socks are an excellent choice for short trips, manufactured in Italy the Weissenfels WeissSock is ideal for combating any snow covered roads during the winter. Snow socks are a proven solution and are used by local authorities, fire, ambulance and police services etc., as well as thousands of consumers throughout the UK. Once the socks are correctly fitted they will self-centre as you drive. Because there are no metal parts, driving on snow is smoother, quieter and stress free. Weissenfels recommend that snow socks be used for vital journeys when the conditions dictate, rather than having them fitted for the entirety of the winter period, as travelling at any speed on bare tarmac will quickly destroy them. Althought they can be used up to speeds of 30 mph, we recommend keeping to around 10 - 15 mph. It is also highly recommended that snow socks are removed when parked to avoid the fabric sticking to the snow, which in extreme cases can result in bare patches appearing in the fabric Snow Chains Snow chains are an excellent solution for snow and ice covered roads. We have been selling snow chains for well over 30 years and in our experience the Weissenfels and Thule brands of snow chains are the best on the market. Snow chains are made from high quality steel components and thus will grip firmly into ice providing extra traction even in the severest conditions. Therefore snow chains will normally provide more traction opposed to snow socks. We can categorize snow chains in 3 types of mechanisms. 1) Manual Tensioning 2) Automatic Tensioning 3) Low to non clearance chains Manual Tensioning Manual tensioning chains are a low cost solution, that require tensioning 2 to 3 times over a distance of a couple of meters before you continue a journey. Automatic Tensioning Opposed to the manual tensioning chains, the Weissenfels Clack and Go automatic tensioning system do not require any tensioning subsequent to initial fitting. They will automatically tension and self centre as the vehicle is driven. Low to non clearance chains Fitting the Clack and Go Quattro or Thule K-Summit are both extremely easy and fast. Simply lay the chain on to the wheel and connect it to any one of the wheel nuts. The chain will automatically position itself on the tyre after the tensioning adjustments have been completed. With this type of chain there is no need for clearance to be behind the rear side of the tyre, making them the most effective and easiest to use snow chains on the market. | HOME | CAR CHAINS | 4X4 / VAN CHAINS | COMMERCIAL CHAINS | FAQ`S | ABOUT US | CONTACT US | SITEMAP | snowchains.co.uk is owned by Snowchains Europroducts. Copyright © Snowchains EuroProducts 2018. All rights reserved