It is a while since I lived anywhere that needed chains; back then (in Zurich) I spent around $400 on the best chains available which were a doddle to install.
This time I am collecting a 325i from Munich in late December and hitting the ski slopes for two weeks on the regular multiseason tires. Can anyone see anything wrong with the $80 set on this page:
http://www.tirechain.com/P205-55R-16.htm
Buying chains in the US is much preferable than wasting time in Munich; heck I am taking skis and roof rails with me so what is a couple of chains extra? I live in Atlanta so don't expect to use them again apart from ski holidays with rental cars (assuming they fit).
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It is a while since I lived anywhere that needed chains; back then (in Zurich) I spent around $400 on the best chains available which were a doddle to install.
This time I am collecting a 325i from Munich in late December and hitting the ski slopes for two weeks on the regular multiseason tires. Can anyone see anything wrong with the $80 set on this page:
http://www.tirechain.com/P205-55R-16.htm
Buying chains in the US is much preferable than wasting time in Munich; heck I am taking skis and roof rails with me so what is a couple of chains extra? I live in Atlanta so don't expect to use them again apart from ski holidays with rental cars (assuming they fit).
I have no experience with those but they look cool. Looks like they fit real tight opposed to loose fitting of standard chain and cable type. They come with some type of ratchet. On the other hand the cable type dont touch the rims like those do. Plus they will be a lot lighter. I have always used the cable type with no problems, but on short distances only. Even so I would say the need for chains will probably only occur going up the pass to the lifts, which are short and low speed anyway.
Probably cant go wrong. Have fun!
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Yeah the ratchet is what sold me, loose chains would be a bad thing. Risk of minor rim damage is acceptable (it is the wife's car and she is not as obsessive as me ) - but obviously we hope it does not happen! From experience you are right about putting them on nearer the ski resort and not driving very far with them on. The difference with chains was amazing though.
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BMW sells chains for the E90, you might want to check the dealer for pricing.
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About $400 and too big to go in a suitcase. They are good chains and will not damage the rims; very similar to what I used to own.
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So how much snow do they get over there in Germany? Here in New England (USA), we get alot of snow but nobody uses those chains except for Fire-Trucks.
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) - but obviously we hope it does not happen! From experience you are right about putting them on nearer the ski resort and not driving very far with them on. The difference with chains was amazing though.
