RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice

[sync24]

I am off to Samoens [Grand Massif] for New Year and for the first time I am driving the family over there.
Can anyone give me solid advice on the rules/requirements for driving to ski resorts in France?
Specifically - snow chains - are they mandatory [IE The law to carry them]/or optional - can you get/hire them for our 19" wheels? I don't plan to buy winter tyres as my GoodYears still have about 3mm tread left. Most of the journey is highway until the last 15/20 miles so I am thinking they are not required?

Thoughts / advice appreciated lads/lasses.

Cheers

Kev

[Ian_C]

If the cars a keeper buy yourself a set of 18s and winter tyres. You won't regret it.

[Tile Diver]

I live 30 mins away from Samoens, drive to my place and I'll give you my winter wheels!!!

[Ian_C]

Blimey there's an offer you can't refuse! Sync, just make sure your locking wheel nut key is the glovebox, not under the boot floor......

[sync24]

I live 30 mins away from Samoens, drive to my place and I'll give you my winter wheels!!!

Ahh that's amazing! I'll make sure I come and see you regardless!
I am told you need to carry them anyway so I am gonna buy a set of chains for £60 http://www.gbdriver.co.uk/snow-chains/s ... heavy-duty

[Tile Diver]

I live 30 mins away from Samoens, drive to my place and I'll give you my winter wheels!!!

Ahh that's amazing! I'll make sure I come and see you regardless!
I am told you need to carry them anyway so I am gonna buy a set of chains for £60 http://www.gbdriver.co.uk/snow-chains/s ... heavy-duty

No problem, the offer is there anyway, for sure give me a shout when you're over!!!

[sync24]

Yes mate - will do for sure - international relations and all that! we arrive on 28/12 - will look u up.

[Tile Diver]

Yes mate - will do for sure - international relations and all that! we arrive on 28/12 - will look u up.

International Relations for sure, me being a Jock in France!!

I cycled through Samoens the other day, nice wee place man, you'll have a good time, plenty skiing oportunities around there. I'll be around and would be good to see your motor!!

[TimDogg]

Legend Gary

[Tile Diver]

Legend Gary

TimDogg!!!

Any plans for a boarding trip this year man?

[PJC]

Make sure you are in front as Kev doesn't like being overtaken

[Timster]

OT. But how do these chains behave with our AWD cars. If it’s front wheels only (as advised in the link above), doesn’t it upset all the rolling radius’ of the rears / diff’ etc ?

Are we better off with 4 chains?