Asda snow socks £35

dave · Oct 23, 2011

see these instore yesterday forgot to post.

may be handy for people who cant afford winter tyres.

not sure if they are as good as the known brands

http://direct.asda.com/TEX-Car-Snow-Socks---Various-Sizes/MASTERTexSnowChains,default,pd.html

the size chart pic is off the back of the box, i cant read it on there even with glasses on, couldn't read it in store with out glasses yesterday

Focus Owner · Oct 23, 2011

165 70r 14
gonna order a pair tomorrow.
figure i am guaranteed to be stuck once in Sheff

maddogmorg · Oct 23, 2011

The fitting instructions bit shows a clearer table you can zoom in on. it's a .pdf

dave · Oct 23, 2011

thanks, its saying mrs daves 195/50/15 need the small size

direct link to pdf http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aac...DA-Library/default/v1316068383072/1024794.pdf

Ziggy122 · Oct 23, 2011

yea saw them about a week ago

Worth a Punt at £35

However i've got snow chains so no need really

Ziggy

sludgeguts · Oct 24, 2011

My old snow socks still have some life left in them but I bought a set of michelin easy grips in Costco. They look like they will be easier to fit to my alloys as the tyre covering part is a 'rope net' with metal clips at each joint. The whole thing certainly has a bit more flexibility than the socks.
These asda socks are very similar to my original socks - except for the asda ones don't have an insert on the outside of the wheel (to maybe prevent the sock from wriggling too far over the tyre).

Focus Owner · Oct 24, 2011

sludgeguts said:
My old snow socks still have some life left in them but I bought a set of michelin easy grips in Costco. They look like they will be easier to fit to my alloys as the tyre covering part is a 'rope net' with metal clips at each joint. The whole thing certainly has a bit more flexibility than the socks.
These asda socks are very similar to my original socks - except for the asda ones don't have an insert on the outside of the wheel (to maybe prevent the sock from wriggling too far over the tyre).

how much at costco?

dombooth · Oct 24, 2011

Unknown Being said:
how much at costco?

£60 ish I think.

Dom

ChrisUK · Oct 24, 2011

Not big enough for my wheels

. 255/40/R18

maddogmorg · Oct 25, 2011

ChrisUK said:
Not big enough for my wheels . 255/40/R18

No wonder BMWs have such a poor reputation in snow!

:slayer:

Ziggy122 · Oct 25, 2011

maddogmorg said:
No wonder BMWs have such a poor reputation in snow! :slayer:

Cause there RWD

But its not just because of that
Low Power = Less torque = Less slip
Somthing BMW have never heard off

Ziggy

ChrisUK · Oct 25, 2011

Yeah my engine delivers most of it's torque from very low in the rev range. Great for normal driving. Not on snow

ChrisUK · Oct 25, 2011

maddogmorg said:
No wonder BMWs have such a poor reputation in snow! :slayer:

Aye the rear wheels sure have girth :slayer:

chr1s · Oct 25, 2011

What's the legal stance on using snow socks ?

There are strict laws on tyre tread and there has been much discussion about whether insurers need to be notified if winter tyres are fitted, and whether insurers are justified in increasing premiums.

There is a greater chance of being involved in a bump in snowy / icy conditions, so how do insurers view the use of snow socks if they are being used at the time of an accident ?

Tyres have a limited life, and there are laws regarding the minimum condition, but when is a snow sock deemed to be worn out ? I assume that their effectiveness will reduce as they wear, and if they are used in patchy snow then I would expect significant wear at 25 mph on tarmac.

I am not disputing whether snow socks work, but are they legal, does the insurer need to be informed (of their occasional use in suitable conditions), and would insurance be valid in the event of an accident (either on snow or on tarmac, at low speed in patchy snow) ?

Most Easterly Pandas · Oct 25, 2011

chr1s said:
There are strict laws on tyre tread and there has been much discussion about whether insurers need to be notified if winter tyres are fitted, and whether insurers are justified in increasing premiums.

Tyres have a limited life, and there are laws regarding the minimum condition, but when is a snow sock deemed to be worn out ? I assume that their effectiveness will reduce as they wear, and if they are used in patchy snow then I would expect significant wear at 25 mph on tarmac.

But if winter tyres are in manufacture recomended size there is no issue.

With regards to if a sock is worn out, doesn't matter as its not a legal requirement anyway so will be no different to not using one surly?

Ziggy122 · Oct 25, 2011

Yea - Look in your cars handbook
It'll tell you what size winter tyres and speed/weight they should be

However - its probably easier to get a Set of M+S tyres in the current summer spec

you have to look around really

Ziggy

dave · Oct 25, 2011

chr1s said:
What's the legal stance on using snow socks ?

There are strict laws on tyre tread and there has been much discussion about whether insurers need to be notified if winter tyres are fitted, and whether insurers are justified in increasing premiums.

There is a greater chance of being involved in a bump in snowy / icy conditions, so how do insurers view the use of snow socks if they are being used at the time of an accident ?

Tyres have a limited life, and there are laws regarding the minimum condition, but when is a snow sock deemed to be worn out ? I assume that their effectiveness will reduce as they wear, and if they are used in patchy snow then I would expect significant wear at 25 mph on tarmac.

I am not disputing whether snow socks work, but are they legal, does the insurer need to be informed (of their occasional use in suitable conditions), and would insurance be valid in the event of an accident (either on snow or on tarmac, at low speed in patchy snow) ?

i don't reckon insurer needs to be informed about socks because its a temporary thing, you don't have to ring them up if you are using a steel spare wheel on a car that came with a tin of goo.
you will only be using them when needed, if you was too keep them on any longer then i reckon a road traffic act will be broken

Most Easterly Pandas · Oct 25, 2011

Good point about the comparison with spare wheel Dave

Ziggy122 · Oct 25, 2011

Will that count do you think for Chains?
Since Chains are again only temporary?

Ziggy

Most Easterly Pandas · Oct 25, 2011

Ziggy122 said:
Will that count do you think for Chains?
Since Chains are again only temporary?

Ziggy

I'd have said they might be slightly different though, due to the liabilities of damage you can do to the road etc. Not sure though in all honesty.

IMO chains are pointless in the UK except for perhaps extreme highlands.

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