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Subject:Re: Tire Chains for Syncro
From:Florian Speier
Date:Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:51:29 +0000

> you do as many as you need to get the thing going. two is enough though,
> really. the eurovan 4wd taxis in switzerland usually use one on a back
> tire..... but i wouldnt want to do that. and use the engine to break in
> nasty conditions, not the brakes. landed in some huge piles of snow before i
> figured that one:-). they fit pretty snug, tire changing not tooo good, but
> it says on the boxes which sizes they are good for. i typically paid 40$ a
> pair.
> if you have never used chains, train putting them on a couple times at
> home before you are out there! (and wear gloves, as you will too when on the
> side of the road at freezing temp and snow. when you have them on, drive
> 100-200 feet and stop again, check if they are still tight. if they get
> loose, they ruin your wheelwells. and be aware of the low top speed you can
> do with chains.
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> florian
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