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Snow Socks

Post by flossie » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:09 pm

Anyone got any opinion/experience on these ? Especially in terms of durability ?
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by dandemann8 » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:16 pm

Needed during the winter month's to keep your feet nice and warm :lol:
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by flossie » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:30 pm

Ah I wasnt quick enough off the mark on that one was I :D :D ?

http://www.autosock.co.uk/


Im thinking about getting some - which are the drive wheels on a 2wd? My (non) helpful colleague has suggested that if it snows I just do the journey in small stages and park up until the snow melts ... grrrrr
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by Triple/R » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:39 pm

I've got no idea how good they are,but they don't seem to want you to know how much they are (unless i've missed it)
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by T9sus4 » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:52 pm

They may work in emergencies, but if you want to use your Bongo regularly in the cold season, get yourself some winter tyres.
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by rita » Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:02 pm

flossie wrote:Ah I wasnt quick enough off the mark on that one was I :D :D ?

http://www.autosock.co.uk/


Im thinking about getting some - which are the drive wheels on a 2wd? My (non) helpful colleague has suggested that if it snows I just do the journey in small stages and park up until the snow melts ... grrrrr
Hi,drive wheels are the rear wheels on a 2wd.

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Re: Snow Socks

Post by rita » Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:04 pm

Triple/R wrote:I've got no idea how good they are,but they don't seem to want you to know how much they are (unless i've missed it)
Hi, aprox £65.oo.Just click on your size and you will get the price.

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Re: Snow Socks

Post by Triple/R » Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:22 pm

rita wrote:
Triple/R wrote:I've got no idea how good they are,but they don't seem to want you to know how much they are (unless i've missed it)
Hi, aprox £65.oo.Just click on your size and you will get the price.

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Cheers Rita :) ~i was just curious that's all.
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by Diplomat » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:33 pm

I see a Clarkson opportunity on the horizon!
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by al & chris » Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:44 pm

Just ordered some will let you know in a few days. If they come in time! £65 for 215 65 15 size.
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by flossie » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:09 pm

Hi there

Did they arrive? :?: Have you used them? :?: Whats your opinion ? :?:
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by al & chris » Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:22 pm

Just tried them today and they are brilliant on roads only driven on by tractor up and down steep incline. Very easy to put on and take off. As we are 4wd think i might get another pair, would be able to go anywhere. :D :D :D
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by al & chris » Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:22 pm

We also got a pair for our car brilliant on that too :D :D
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by maviczap » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:14 pm

Saw a National grid transit wearing a pair this morning
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Re: Snow Socks

Post by flossie » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:39 pm

Hi on my rear (drive) wheels it says 195/80 R 15 107/105 L LT


Which is the tyre size please for ordering (im thinking its the first part and the R15 means a 15 " radius? Please feel free to correct me :D :D
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