Do you recommend the use of snow chains?

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Do you recommend the use of snow chains?

Asked on 11 June 2010 by Bidborough

Answered by Dan Harrison

Snow chains are useful in very thick snow (in ski resorts, for instance), but you should also consider winter tyres for everyday winter driving: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/winter-tyres

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