Snow chains
Submitted: Monday, May 01, 2006 at 08:17
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Vince NSW
My son will be working in the NSW snow fields this winter. Living in
Jindabyne and driving my Fronteria up each day. At some stage I guess that the road conditions will require chains.
Question. If chains are required for cars, do you have to have them on a 4WD ?
If they are required, do you need a full set for all 4 wheels ?
Only ever been down to the high country in the summer so it’s all new to me.
Thanks
Vince
Reply By: Member - Mozza (NSW) - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 09:28
Monday, May 01, 2006 at 09:28
Vince I agree with Leroy.
my response to the same question asked last year was this:
To answer your question.. a 4WD vehicle does not legally have to carry and/or use CHAINS in Kosiousko National Park (NSW).
The RTA are the governing body of the roads in the park.
keeping that in mind, my brother also worked down there for a season, was driving a 4wd hilux, but at some stages, the weather/snow was that bad (unsafe) enough to warrant putting them on (only lie 2 times during the season), guess it was a personal choice, some say you don't need em';, some say you do ?... very debatable topic.
also... this was discussed a couple of times around the snow season last year, so also
check the archives if you want a bit more reading (and opinions !!!)
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Reply By: Kiwi Kia - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 11:21
Monday, May 01, 2006 at 11:21
If you need to have chains then why not put them on all four wheels ? You don't just have tread on two tyres do you ? It's grip you want so if you want to drive safely and use all four wheels get 4 sets.
Front chains give you drive and steering grip in the front but going down
hill the back may want to come around and beat you to the bottom of the
hill how ever you will have good front wheel braking going down
hill.
Rear chains give you good grip going up
hill but no extra grip for steering.
If you really need em then use on all four wheels - think safety.
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