ajm59 wrote:
> Hi, I own a 525 TDS Touring equipped with 235/45 R17 tyres.
> I was wondering which solution might be the best for me to prepare the
> car for the next winter, considering that I like skying, that I do NOT
> live in a snowy town and that I have to drive a lot to reach the snow
> fields.
> I wouldn't like to buy 4 snow tyres, as I would utilize them just
> two/three weeks per year. On the other hand I do not know if snow
> chains are allowed for such car and, even if they would, it's not a
> joke to put them on such big tyres.
> An alternative might be to buy the snow socks (www.autosock.com).
> Have you any experience with such items ?
> Any other suggestion ?
> Thanks. Alberto
>
The snow socks look like a joke. The first time you reach some dry
pavement they would shred and be useless. Plus the hassle of having to
put them on and take them off... No thanks.
What I would do is buy a complete set of 4 wheels in an appropriate size
(red NOT 235/45x17) and get them mounted with some nice winter tires.
Owning a RWD car and driving in snow (even if only occasionally) means
you NEED winter tires. It's a matter of safety.
The winter wheels and tires will extend how long your summer tires last
and when you no longer need them they are easy to resell as a set.
--
-Fred W
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