Has anyone bought snow chains for an F11?

[gizard]

Hi

I have some Weissenfels Clack and go Quattro but they are for an e91 and will not fit f11.

I have winter tyres so not that fussed (have driven in the alps before in 1 foot of snow with an e91) but you do have to have snow chains when driving in the alps so does anyone know if there are clearance issues with the F11? - I have winter wheels and tyres on which are 245/45 R18

[HoHoHo]

gizard said:

Hi

I have some Weissenfels Clack and go Quattro but they are for an e91 and will not fit f11.

I have winter tyres so not that fussed (have driven in the alps before in 1 foot of snow with an e91) but you do have to have snow chains when driving in the alps so does anyone know if there are clearance issues with the F11? - I have winter wheels and tyres on which are 245/45 R18

I've got snow socks which are simply designed for a wheel diameter and will do less damage if there's problem than a snow chain will - a thought?

[gizard]

Hmm, thanks for the info but I don't think snow socks are any better than snow tyres ( someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) and also are not allowed in lieu of chains....

[Tea Pot One]

gizard said:

Hmm, thanks for the info but I don't think snow socks are any better than snow tyres ( someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) and also are not allowed in lieu of chains....

I've used snow socks and then winter tyres on an E92. The socks were better but the tyres were easily more than adequate and you don't have the hassle of fiddling fitting the socks or removing them. The issue with the socks is that once on part snow part tarmac they begin to wear within a few miles.

[Osinjak]

gizard said:

Hmm, thanks for the info but I don't think snow socks are any better than snow tyres ( someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) and also are not allowed in lieu of chains....

I used socks last year in the Alps, you can use them in lieu of chains - perfectly legal now. I don't really know what snow tyres are so can't comment if they're better or not.

http://www.autosock.co.uk/images/downloads/using-a...

Edited by Osinjak on Wednesday 17th December 19:40

[Welshbeef]

If the weather is that bad work from home - the hours you'll spend trying to get anywhere is dead time plus you could damage the car or someone damage your car.

Work from home smartest and safest thing to do.

[Osinjak]

Welshbeef said:

If the weather is that bad work from home - the hours you'll spend trying to get anywhere is dead time plus you could damage the car or someone damage your car.

Work from home smartest and safest thing to do.

I'm confused, what does that have to do with this?

gizard said:

Hi

I have some Weissenfels Clack and go Quattro but they are for an e91 and will not fit f11.

I have winter tyres so not that fussed (have driven in the alps before in 1 foot of snow with an e91) but you do have to have snow chains when driving in the alps so does anyone know if there are clearance issues with the F11? - I have winter wheels and tyres on which are 245/45 R18

[F355GTS]

gizard said:

Hi

I have some Weissenfels Clack and go Quattro but they are for an e91 and will not fit f11.

I have winter tyres so not that fussed (have driven in the alps before in 1 foot of snow with an e91) but you do have to have snow chains when driving in the alps so does anyone know if there are clearance issues with the F11? - I have winter wheels and tyres on which are 245/45 R18

I bought these for my F11

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snow-chains-for-245-45-x...


never had to fit them yet, they're to BMW's spec in terms of chain size and clearance

[F355GTS]

gizard said:

Hi

I have some Weissenfels Clack and go Quattro but they are for an e91 and will not fit f11.

I have winter tyres so not that fussed (have driven in the alps before in 1 foot of snow with an e91) but you do have to have snow chains when driving in the alps so does anyone know if there are clearance issues with the F11? - I have winter wheels and tyres on which are 245/45 R18

I bought these for my F11

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snow-chains-for-245-45-x...


never had to fit them yet, they're to BMW's spec in terms of chain size and clearance

[Diderot]

Slightly OT but I had a pair of those Clack and Go things a few years back for my XKR. Got caught out getting up to Val d'Isere and had to put them on. fk me they were a pain in the fecking arse to put on. Clack and Go my arse. .

[gizard]

F355GTS said:

I bought these for my F11

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snow-chains-for-245-45-x...


never had to fit them yet, they're to BMW's spec in terms of chain size and clearance

excellent thanks very much order a set from a company in Kent - although they will fit and provide clearance I was warned that they are light weight but seeing as I don't plan on using them then this is okay with me.

cheers

G

[Cheib]

If you have snow tyres you would have to hit some extraordinarily bad weather/travel some steep inclines and be in desperate need to travel to need snow chains. I've driven quite a lot in the Alps over the last 15 years and never had a worry driving in a variety of conditions.

That said I am off to Switzerland in my X5 which has snow tyres fitted and will be taking my snow chains because it's der law.

[andyiley]

In my experience the socks are MUCH, MUCH easier to put on, MUCH easier to take off, you don't drive on tarmac in either so there is no difference there, they are both only supposed to be used up to 60k/40mph so there is no difference there, no brainer for me, having used both before.

[Osinjak]

What are snow tyres, tyres that should only ever be used in snow? Or do we mean winter tyres?

[andyiley]

Technically they are called Mud & Snow, hence why they have M & S on the side, not to be confused with products from the high street shop.

[Paulclan]

If it's any help,I fitted Bridgestone Blizzak LM32's rft 's on 17 Borbet alloys for the winter in Andorra.This F11 touring 8 speed has well exceeded expectations in snow.I have put a boxed set of chains in the car.So far we are whizzing past others stopping to fit chains.My first BMW, in these mountains,the choice of m/s settings and manual gears make driving in snow effortless.So hopefully,those chains will stay in the box!
Amazingly the auto box has also figured out the engine braking requirements going downhill,though the retarding effect is less than expected,often light foot on the brake is also necessary.
A bonus is the cost of diesel here .895€.L.
No connection with supplier of tyres and wheels:
Mr.winterwheelsandtyres.co.uk prompt delivery and keen price.
Rochester,
Kent.

[Paulclan]

If it's any help,I fitted Bridgestone Blizzak LM32's rft 's on 17 Borbet alloys for the winter in Andorra.This F11 touring 8 speed has well exceeded expectations in snow.I have put a boxed set of chains in the car.So far we are whizzing past others stopping to fit chains.My first BMW, in these mountains,the choice of m/s settings and manual gears make driving in snow effortless.So hopefully,those chains will stay in the box!
Amazingly the auto box has also figured out the engine braking requirements going downhill,though the retarding effect is less than expected,often light foot on the brake is also necessary.
A bonus is the cost of diesel here .895€.L.
No connection with supplier of tyres and wheels:
Mr.winterwheelsandtyres.co.uk prompt delivery and keen price.
Rochester,
Kent.

[Welshbeef]

So its -5 and getting lower here now, so tomorrow with summer tyres (though near on full tread) should be interesting.

All driver aids will be left on and I'll be driving in "Comfort" mode. Driving on twisty back B roads so nice and slow and enjoy the drive.




Also once I get to the slip roads for the M Ways give it the full beans and enjoy the very dense air and POWER .

[Vroomer]

AA and RAC both still saying snow chains must be carried. Can anyone point me to a source that says SnowSocks are a legal alternative? They certainly weren't a couple of years ago.

Edited by Vroomer on Monday 19th January 08:38

[Vroomer]

andyiley said:

Technically they are called Mud & Snow, hence why they have M & S on the side, not to be confused with products from the high street shop.

M&S used to be an an all-season compromise tyre mainly for 4x4s. Winter tyres used to have the ice symbol. When did this change?