Snow chains not allowed - what now?
The hand book for my C250 Estate Sport 2011 tells me I can't fit snowchains as the wheels are 255/35/18's.
I spoke with a chain distributor who says that as long as there is enough clearance to allow my fingers to get between the suspension and the tyre when fitting, I can use 9mm chains. Otherwise I should go for 7mm.
This all sounds hopeful but I worry about damaging the car.
I spoke with a chain distributor who says that as long as there is enough clearance to allow my fingers to get between the suspension and the tyre when fitting, I can use 9mm chains. Otherwise I should go for 7mm.
This all sounds hopeful but I worry about damaging the car.
Asked on 5 January 2013 by Iain D
Answered by
Honest John
The profile of the tyres is too low for chains to be uses without damage to the tyres and the rims. You need to switch to a more sensible rim and tyre size.
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