cable tie snow chains?
Discussion
RichB said:
rocksteadyeddie said:
Roo said:
Thinking about importing a load of this to sell next winter.
Does it work though? Looks like it could be one of those great ideas in theory that is utterly useless in practice. I heard this works well with something like washing line cable and when you tie it off you leave the knot in the centre of the tread so it acts like a 'stud' ..........not the sort of thing that's going to survive the 20 mile commute from start to finish but may just stop you getting stuck at the bottom of the steep hill somewhere along the way.
LFO said:
wolf1 said:
LFO said:
On a slightly more serious note, Tie wraps would fall apart on a tyre in seconds. Snow or not. They didn't hold up my exhaust very well
That's because exhausts get very hot and plastic has a tendency to melt when in contact with a hot surface. rocksteadyeddie said:
Snoop Bagg said:
Crusoe said:
The main issues here are, thats a push bike weighing approx 100kg, where a car on average weighs around 1500Kg, not to mention torque and if it hits the road once and grips the ties will just snap unless they're metal which obviously wouldn't be good for the tyre.Presumably you are referring to one of those high-tech pig-iron bikes with the solid stone wheels?
Snoop Bagg said:
rocksteadyeddie said:
Snoop Bagg said:
Crusoe said:
The main issues here are, thats a push bike weighing approx 100kg, where a car on average weighs around 1500Kg, not to mention torque and if it hits the road once and grips the ties will just snap unless they're metal which obviously wouldn't be good for the tyre.Presumably you are referring to one of those high-tech pig-iron bikes with the solid stone wheels?
rocksteadyeddie said:
Snoop Bagg said:
rocksteadyeddie said:
Snoop Bagg said:
Crusoe said:
The main issues here are, thats a push bike weighing approx 100kg, where a car on average weighs around 1500Kg, not to mention torque and if it hits the road once and grips the ties will just snap unless they're metal which obviously wouldn't be good for the tyre.Presumably you are referring to one of those high-tech pig-iron bikes with the solid stone wheels?
rob.e said:
luckily the worst of the weather seems to be over now - pretty frustrated that I got stuck twice - both times managed to get the car moving again, shovel and old capet worked a treat but its still a pain to have to resort to this..
i know a proper solution would be winter tyres, snow sock or chains BUT a thought struck me this morning
If i got some long cable ties and looped these around the tyre (through the spokes) this would surely give me a lot more grip on the snow, cost pennies, I can fit them easily/quickly and I don't have to worry about driving on roads that have been cleared (what's the worst that could happen, they wear and fall off?)
Anyone done this? Is there something obvious I'm missing ie it won't work or could damage the whee/tyre?
Replying to my own thread from the last snow we had.. got a chance to try out the mega-sized cable ties on a mate's jag today, stuck in our office car park.i know a proper solution would be winter tyres, snow sock or chains BUT a thought struck me this morning
If i got some long cable ties and looped these around the tyre (through the spokes) this would surely give me a lot more grip on the snow, cost pennies, I can fit them easily/quickly and I don't have to worry about driving on roads that have been cleared (what's the worst that could happen, they wear and fall off?)
Anyone done this? Is there something obvious I'm missing ie it won't work or could damage the whee/tyre?
Bad news i'm afraid - they just ping off in seconds
Good job I bought some snow socks just in case
Superchickenn said:
Crusoe said:
A short length of rope crossed over the tyre and round the spokes is easier and faster to put on.
This is why i now carry rope.... havent had the chance to test it yet tho...Though I managed to break one at the weekend because it wasn't on tight enough, like a numpty.
Not DIY or amazingly cheap (cheaper than chains though):
http://www.autosock.co.uk/
I've gone some in the boot, not had to use them yet though.
http://www.autosock.co.uk/
I've gone some in the boot, not had to use them yet though.
mackie1 said:
Not DIY or amazingly cheap (cheaper than chains though):
http://www.autosock.co.uk/
I've gone some in the boot, not had to use them yet though.
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...http://www.autosock.co.uk/
I've gone some in the boot, not had to use them yet though.
+1 for snowsocks/autosocks
Edited by y2blade on Thursday 2nd December 10:31
Me and one of the lads tried this yesterday at work. He has a c class like me but he has the standard 16" wheels so looping them through the spokes wouldn't work as the calliper guard was snapping the cable ties. So he took it into the workshop and linked them up to go around the tyres and it worked a treat he could drive around the whole car park.
I have 18" wheels so could loop across the tyres and it didn't work at all they just shredded as soon as I moved off. Seemed like a good idea and we were trying anything so we could go home but not worth the hassle to be honest. Wish I put snow tyres on my other set of wheels but its a bit of a gamble in Ireland as we might only get a sprinkle of snow but it would have paid off this yr haha
I have 18" wheels so could loop across the tyres and it didn't work at all they just shredded as soon as I moved off. Seemed like a good idea and we were trying anything so we could go home but not worth the hassle to be honest. Wish I put snow tyres on my other set of wheels but its a bit of a gamble in Ireland as we might only get a sprinkle of snow but it would have paid off this yr haha
The biggest problem at the moment is no matter what you do, the other dheads don't. You may have a 4x4 equipped with the finest chains, but you are still stuk in the same cue because of the lorries and the cars stuck in front.
But back on thread, cable ties would maybe work for a second, if it was threaded through abit of hose it would work to get moving.
But back on thread, cable ties would maybe work for a second, if it was threaded through abit of hose it would work to get moving.
Ive been in touch with this guy but sadly they are not available yet....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XNrV2gTUOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XNrV2gTUOM
I tried using nylon rope on my old E class Merc last year, and that too got tangled up in the dust/backing plate, actually damaged it quite badly. I would have thought that with larger than spec alloys it might work or where there is clearance between the inner alloy rim and the calliper or backing plate.
Roo said:
Thinking about importing a load of this to sell next winter.
I've got some in my glovebox, no idea if it works 'cause i've not encountered any deep enough snow yet. It's like spray adhesive and apparently wears off really quickly once you're back on tarmac again.http://www.sprayontyrechain.co.uk/
Can't be bothered quoting all the posts I want to reply to, BUT...
Cable ties as spring compressors: no, you're better using mole-grips...
Cable ties as make do snow chains: yes, it works in an emergency. I have even used them on an HGV to get it out of rim-deep mud.
String on motorcycle tyres: my cousin used to do this on his V50 when he was farming in Aberdeenshire, using "tow" (rhymes with now). Baler twine used for holding hay/straw bales together; it is the strongest stuff known to man for its weight (next to carbon fibre...).
Cable ties as spring compressors: no, you're better using mole-grips...
Cable ties as make do snow chains: yes, it works in an emergency. I have even used them on an HGV to get it out of rim-deep mud.
String on motorcycle tyres: my cousin used to do this on his V50 when he was farming in Aberdeenshire, using "tow" (rhymes with now). Baler twine used for holding hay/straw bales together; it is the strongest stuff known to man for its weight (next to carbon fibre...).
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