Which is better for driving in snow: chains or socks?

[TheMachMan]

Aside the discussion on whether needed or not - for whatever reason - as well as having Cross Climate 3 peak tyres, I also have Michelin Easy Grip Snow Chains as well as the additional Plastic units (both) shown in the photos. They are both relatively light in comparison with steel chains and sooo much easier to fit - when the conditions are bad.

I have had to use the Michelin Easy Grips once in my motorhome in Austria, which involved driving around 5/6 miles in a mixture of patchy/ icy/ snow without issue.

I have little doubt that heavy duty steel chains are best for sustained use but I would recommend the above as a good compromise to avoid the potential nightmare of fitting chains if unpracticed and in bad conditions.



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These look useful, have you tried the plastic ones?

 

[Kayak Kid]

To be honest I haven’t had to use the plastic ones. I bought them as a ‘belt and braces’, have fitted them (very easy to do), but not used in earnest. Can’t see why they would not do the job - but like other types probably best removed on reaching clear road surface. I had thought that I would use them along with the Michelin Easy Grips as tyre/wheel would take both.