For people driving (or attempting to) in lots of snow or ice

[Zingy]

Apparently these are very good http://www.autosock.co.uk/

Never heard of them before, but I've just spoken to someone who's getting some. A lot cheaper than winter tyres and if they do what they claim to do, then they'd make driving an awful lot easier and safer on some of the roads at the moment.

 

[happyhacker101]

now thats a great idea, would be interested to hear if anyone on NR has tried/will try them

 

[Remmy]

Thanks for the link Never seen these before. A few people are talking about them now. Very tempted to get some to keep in the car.

There are quite a lot on Ebay too of various brands...

 

[xJenniferx]

Wouldnt mind a pair of them for the car. Would want them stripey though

Jen
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[Nookster]

some reviews here

http://www.amazon.com/AutoSock-Standard-X30-Traction-Passenger/product-reviews/B000ZJYF48

seems they do help on compact ice but can be torn if used on roads that are starting to see tarmac again. So would be no use for part icy roads or people wanting them for black ice.

Also seems theres a speed restriction with them - but not as if you should be doing over 30mph with ice anyways

 

[Safedrive Steev]

Snow socks

I'd rather people use these and not crash however I've got some doubts about how they'de be regarded in UK law. As they cover the tyre tread I suspect they could well be deemed unlawfull other than to 'get you out of trouble'.

Certainly seems a better idea than chains which can also badly damage tyres.