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RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:53 pm
by 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
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:51 pm
by Ian_C
If the cars a keeper buy yourself a set of 18s and winter tyres. You won't regret it.
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:28 am
by Tile Diver
I live 30 mins away from Samoens, drive to my place and I'll give you my winter wheels!!!
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:31 pm
by 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......
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:53 pm
by sync24
Tile Diver wrote: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
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:17 pm
by Tile Diver
sync24 wrote:Tile Diver wrote: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!!!
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:40 pm
by sync24
Yes mate - will do for sure - international relations and all that! we arrive on 28/12 - will look u up.
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:53 pm
by Tile Diver
sync24 wrote: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!!
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:36 pm
by TimDogg
Legend Gary
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:37 pm
by Tile Diver
TimDogg wrote:Legend Gary
TimDogg!!!
Any plans for a boarding trip this year man?
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:12 pm
by PJC
Make sure you are in front as Kev doesn't like being overtaken
Re: RS4 Snow chains/france skiing advice
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:18 pm
by 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?