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PeteB100
Member Since: 27 May 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 48
  
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Many thanks for the advice karlosbu
Cheers
Pete
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 11th Nov 2012 9:19 pm |
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DaveS
Member Since: 15 Aug 2009
Location: Weybridge
Posts: 241
 
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In the handbook for my 2005 model, Land Rover are adamant that you should never fit snow chains to the rear wheels.
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| 12th Nov 2012 7:32 pm |
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Desmodromic
Member Since: 28 Dec 2012
Location: Corsica & Brittany
Posts: 9
 
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Very old thread but still relevant when you're researching the subject. 2 things ....
a) I can't believe all the different statements above..what's going on...my D3 manual (2005 TDV6 SE with standard 260/55x18 & 'std' M&S tyres) says chains on rear wheels only!!!
b) most socks on market are now homologated for the 'B26 panel' (euro roadsign stating chains obligatory during snowfall) which means for that once yearly (potential) requirement, even our big tyres can be shod for a measly £50/56 euros. (Polaire and ISSE at this price). Socks are easy to put on, wash and store in the car 'in case', so should make the 'must I buy chains' discussion redundant
What's also good is that they're more compact and less damaging if they touch suspension or brake parts, and cheap enough, so you CAN have your cake and eat it by having a pair for each axle. The reduced effectiveness compared to traditional chains - esp on ice - is compensated for by the LR's 4WD+All terrain programme's capability. I'm talking occasional requirement here, not regular/serious snow work.
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| 16th Jan 2018 12:48 am |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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YOU NEED THEM TRACKS THAT WAS ON HERE LAST WEEK
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| 16th Jan 2018 12:51 am |
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Desmodromic
Member Since: 28 Dec 2012
Location: Corsica & Brittany
Posts: 9
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Update - having paid €50 for socks (ISSE Regulars) I saw CHAINS to fit our wheels in Leclerc at Albertville for.....€50!! Blimey. Probably cheap chinese trash but might get you out of trouble once and we only ever use them once every few years D2 Td5 (most unreliable car of 21 I've owned but still a dear old thing)
D3 TDV6 (most reliable car - er, till this winter)
+ Alfa Gt, Fiat 500 & LDV Maxus
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| 2nd Mar 2018 11:46 am |
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Vanguard
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 127
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Probably a good time to mention I have a set of chains for sale that fit original D3 17" wheels. £25 for a buyer collection
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| 2nd Mar 2018 12:53 pm |
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Desmodromic
Member Since: 28 Dec 2012
Location: Corsica & Brittany
Posts: 9
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sorry, would've jumped to buy when in Hants in April but upgrading to D4 this year (aren't std wheel sizes for D3 255/60x18 though??) D2 Td5 (most unreliable car of 21 I've owned but still a dear old thing)
D3 TDV6 (most reliable car - er, till this winter)
+ Alfa Gt, Fiat 500 & LDV Maxus
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| 2nd Mar 2018 1:22 pm |
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Vanguard
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 127
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The original base and I think S models came with 17" wheels.
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| 2nd Mar 2018 5:18 pm |
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charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 502
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Hi, has anyone fitted snow chains to 20" wheels. I know LR says not to in the hand book BUT its a 'guide' book not a law book.
I tried mine on the rears and there seems plenty of room. Not so on the front with little clearance to the upper suspension arm. So just wondering if anyone has any real life experiance.
Thanks[/i] Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂
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| 15th Oct 2018 2:26 pm |
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