Hello, It mentions in the booklet that standard snow chains cannot be mounted on 17,18 inch wheels and that one has to buy expensive spyder canterlever type chains. Is this true? Has anybody tried to mount normal chains onto 235/60/18 tyres? Alistair

I haven't yet

But maybe looking into it next year for a trip to the alps snowboarding.

You will most likey be able to get the chains that fit the tyres and wheels.

The problem is the amount of clearance between the inner wheel and all the brake pipes and other bits, If there is not enough clearence to run the risk of ripping them to bits and doing serious damage to the car and possible yourself.

My friend who drove last year had the same problem, on his FL1, (there are chains available but for £175 - £250) he opted for the snowsock and worked great driving upto Morzine & Avoriaz and is only £69.00.

One thing to think about with the snowsock is that, it is law that you carry a set of snowchains when venturing into the alp's area ( as you will already know), but the police my not deem snowsocks suitable

I have tires 235 / 65 / r17 and I am going to buy the original chains from the dealer.

It will cost me 150 euro. I LOVE my FL2

PleaseHelp wrote:

I have tires 235 / 65 / r17 and I am going to buy the original chains from the dealer.

It will cost me 150 euro.

I thought that the LR spikes were near 600 euro!?!

The original LR chains are the spyder type with special discs that have to be pre-mounted to the wheels. My dealer sells also, as alternative to the original, the Maggi TRAK for SUVs size LT50 suitable for 235/65-17 and 235/60-18 tyres which have a special fitting that makes the discs unecessary. I saw them on a LR catalog, so I think they are officially approved.

Do not use traditional chains because they can damage the sensors on the inside of the wheels but only spyder type chains.

(posted also on General/Driving on snow)

attox wrote:

The original LR chains are the spyder type with special discs that have to be pre-mounted to the wheels. My dealer sells also, as alternative to the original, the Maggi TRAK for SUVs size LT50 suitable for 235/65-17 and 235/60-18 tyres which have a special fitting that makes the discs unecessary. I saw them on a LR catalog, so I think they are officially approved.

Do not use traditional chains because they can damage the sensors on the inside of the wheels but only spyder type chains.

(posted also on General/Driving on snow)