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weevel
PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2011 4:30 pm 
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Hi folks, am looking at possibly going to the snow in July/Aug.

Can't find a lot of places with online pricing in Aus, has anyone bought any 12 inch ones locally?
Any ideas on prices?
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What snow area do you intend to go to

N.S.W. or Vic.

I have some 12" chains

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Yeah, just down to NSW. Have lived in Aus for almost six years and never been, figured it was time for a wee visit to check it out and show my daughter some snow. Won't even be going boarding.

probably stay somewhere like Cooma and do a day trip to Perisher or Thredbo.

Just thinking of it and it occurred to me that they have the snow chain rules.
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this ones handling it just fine.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/94540 ... aa6a84.jpg :lol:

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I did a look-see in the UK. There's plenty available over there .. might have to get some myself
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I have not seen them in Australia yet but take a look at Autosock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TemOZoVd2Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtBzXVbE3Rc
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2 things....

You can drive up to the SnowTube and catch the train up....
no need for chains.....

Otherwise...

I chased up some chains last year and had no luck in Oz (was chasing 10") ...
UK were also unavailable...
But found Italy and France had them...
Italy couldn't/wouldn't post... (all very confusing)

The French were suprisingly quick and helpful...
http://shop.ebay.com.au/pcn34/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Otherwise scour eBay Aust... but 10 and 12 difficut to find....
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I've rented 10" chains a couple of times, one place in Wodonga, and another near Bright

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I have chains for 10's, I am not 100% sure but they may fit 12's. I'd have to have a look. In my jammies now, not going out to the shed to look, but maybe tomorrow. :wink:

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ring up one of the places that imports the rover mini's they come in here and there with chains in their boot.. i know steve omalley had a few sets before he shut shop, so one of the other shops should have some...

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ring up one of the places that imports the rover mini's they come in here and there with chains in their boot.. i know steve omalley had a few sets before he shut shop, so one of the other shops should have some...

Nick

Nice thought, thanks

I'm happy to buy my own set, i can see them in the UK for about 60-70 GBP but i imagine the postage cost would be hefty.
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Mate, if your just going down once then just hire them, there is a servo/ski shop at the entrance of cooma which sells them. I know you are supposed to carry them but in the 5 years ive been driving to Perisher I have never once needed them. No point in blowing cash and buying something which you will not use.

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weevel wrote:
Hi folks, am looking at possibly going to the snow in July/Aug.


That gives you ample time to make a set yourself if you were so inclined...

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Interesting alternative
Can't vouce for it's effectiveness however:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpJKU-zO4hk

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seifer wrote:
Mate, if your just going down once then just hire them, there is a servo/ski shop at the entrance of cooma which sells them. I know you are supposed to carry them but in the 5 years ive been driving to Perisher I have never once needed them. No point in blowing cash and buying something which you will not use.


Well I guess that's the question. do these hire places actually do such small sizes considering how few cars have wheels this size?
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