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aoysgelt

01-05-2019 03:36 PM

Snow traction devices for 20in wheels

I am looking for snowchains (or traction devices) for My HSE Lux w/ 20in wheels. Land Rover recommends VPLGW0081which is very expensive and (from watching videos) may require to have an adapter/hub mounted during winter months (does not look pretty).

Has anyone tried other traction devices? I see many normal snow chains on websites but dealer (naturally) says that those should not be used due to clearance issues with suspension. This is somewhat hard to believe on high-clearance SUV but I have not tied measuring clearances.

I also see other mfgs making similar devices to LR one (actuall they don’t make it - I think it is “spikes spider” one) which should work.

Last I saw fabric based (“snow socks”) options.

Any experience with non-LR traction devices?

Many thanks

abran

01-06-2019 11:53 AM

We had to sign a waiver stating that using chains would void our warranty.

EarthSurf

01-06-2019 07:35 PM

Was just in about 20-24 inches of fresh snow and didn’t have a issue. I did change out tires, I have BFG KO2s but the D5 performed flawless, I carry maxtrax but didn’t need it, I didn’t even air down. Not sure how much snow you are getting into but I didn’t have issues.

ArmyRover

01-06-2019 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abran (Post 675401)

We had to sign a waiver stating that using chains would void our warranty.

No kidding? I mean I wouldn't want to run them for fear of tearing something up anyways but still surprising

abran

01-06-2019 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyRover (Post 675480)

No kidding? I mean I wouldn't want to run them for fear of tearing something up anyways but still surprising

truth. Just got back from a road trip. 20 inches of snow, no issues.

ArmyRover

01-07-2019 07:53 AM

A good set of tires will take you a long way with these trucks

Groucho123

01-10-2019 05:11 PM

True...Snow tires will be key. No matter what vehicle it won't do well in snow with the stock "All season" tires. They are made to ride smooth and quietly...which is fine but.......

abran

01-10-2019 06:33 PM

Michelin LTX AT2. I would post up on a patch of ice, in snow mode(rear locker equipped) and punch it. No wheel spin. Pretty impressive. I wish we had made a video.

SoCalWiley

01-21-2019 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by abran (Post 675401)

We had to sign a waiver stating that using chains would void our warranty.

I had to sign the same waiver. I was up in the mountains driving on snow and ice without any trouble on 21" wheels with Pirelli Scorpionin tires, and in grass/snow mode. I did carry snow socks just in case, but never had any problems.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...a58883a639.jpg

DeckB

02-04-2019 12:10 PM

^Same set-up for me. I have some 'Snow Socks' just in case, but haven't needed them through two Rocky Mountain winters.

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