AUTOSOCK 697 Size-697 Tire Chain Alternative

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They've also been approved by many car manufacturers, including BMW, Fiat, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Seat, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. The alternatives were to wait a few hours in the freezing cold whilst it was removed, go back to town a find a hotel - and ignore the kids at home - or drive around the blocked road on narrow hilly country roads, guaranteed not to be ploughed, let alone gritted. Used on my BMW320, on the short drive from the village and notably in April 13 when it was too snowy to get out. Some of the distributors of copy products continue to make unjustified statements about their products. This standard has been implemented in all EU member states except for Austria, as well as in Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and Turkey.

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. In France, the new “Mountain Law” (“Loi Montagne”) requires that winter equipment must be carried on special road sections in mountainous areas between 1st November and 31st March.They are more effective (short term only) than winter tyres (and a lot cheaper) and are also more effective than snow chains in many situations, especially on ice.

I bought a set for my Honda S2000 which as you would expect is not the best vehicle for traction in snowy conditions, being a rear wheel drive sports car. Its drop forged hooks make it quick, clean and easy to use - there's no need to grovel around under the car looking for places to tie on or loop through. 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.I had a practice fitting in the daylight, in good weather, and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. First of all, please read the instructions, especially the comment “Avoid spinning the wheels, extreme braking and acceleration, since this could damage the product. I was so impressed with the ease at which the socks went on and the fact that I had managed to put them on myself!

In France, the new “Mountain Law” (“Loi Montagne”) requires that winter equipment must be carried on special road sections in mountainous areas between November 1st and March 31st. Bought them three winters ago, principally for use at our cottage in Skye, which is half-way up a hill off the road. The hardest part was putting the socks on, there is very little room on my car between the tyres and the wing so it took much longer than I expected, but it was well.BMW drivers should note that the rear wheels are often a different size to the front wheels, and that it's the rear (driving) wheels you need to check.

I jumped out and quickly put on my socks and was home in half an hour whilst other cars were stranded for hours. We use them in all our vehicles here, mostly for pulling pallets out of vans, but have never found anything better at trade shows here or abroad.At first attempt I managed to gently drive out of the car park and remove snow sox as soon as I reached the road. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service. Auto sock was recommended to me by a friend, bought a pair for my work's van, you would not believe how effective they are used twice in poor conditions, got me out of awkward situation and home, would recommend every one has a pair. These “hairs” penetrate the slippery water film and connect the tires directly to the surface (snow). Cars were spinning off the road and drivers couldn’t keep control of their vehicles driving down the hill.