this ones handling it just fine.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/94540 ... aa6a84.jpg
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| Author: | weevel [ Fri May 27, 2011 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Snow Chains for mini 12 inch wheels |
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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| Author: | ALPINE MOKE [ Fri May 27, 2011 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | snow chains |
What snow area do you intend to go to N.S.W. or Vic. I have some 12" chains Les |
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| Author: | weevel [ Fri May 27, 2011 10:47 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | bill.b [ Sat May 28, 2011 11:14 am ] |
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this ones handling it just fine. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/94540 ... aa6a84.jpg
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| Author: | Our Daisy [ Tue May 31, 2011 8:15 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Tue May 31, 2011 8:30 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Tue May 31, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:32 am ] |
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I've rented 10" chains a couple of times, one place in Wodonga, and another near Bright .jpg)
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| Author: | aaron [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:23 pm ] |
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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. 
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| Author: | _666_ [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:18 am ] |
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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 |
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| Author: | weevel [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:26 am ] |
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_666_ wrote: 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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| Author: | seifer [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:35 am ] |
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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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| Author: | MiniPete [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snow Chains for mini 12 inch wheels |
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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| Author: | adamstuart [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:07 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | weevel [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 1:54 pm ] |
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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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