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[hodgy0_2]

as luck would have it I am 1600 metres up the french Alps -- having an impromtu Ski holiday (loads of snow)

the cruiser performed peerlesly in midly challenging conditions

however I cannot find snow chains for my size tyres 275/70 16" -- even a Toyota specialist half way up the mountain does not have them in the correct size

to late for this trip -- but does anyone know where I could get them from in the UK

Cheers

[Google]

[andy]

I have a set in my garage gathering dust, never been used by me, they came with my Surf when I imported it a few yaers ago, will have to check the size out, but think that they should fit.
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1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
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[Nor]

Just buy the bits and put one together yourself.  The tool you will need anyhow, for maintenance.
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[hodgy0_2]

many thanks guys

Andy -- yes great -- but only if you dont need them, check the size 275/70 - 16" my search throught the petrol stations of th Alps as shown me that the sizes are quite specific-- PM me what you want for them

[andy]

Have just braved the weather to go to my garage, and the snow chains are the rubber type with metal studs in them, also they will only fit a 265/70/16 or 15 and a 31/10.5/16 or 15, so they probably wont fit.

If anybody else is after some give me a shout.
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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[hodgy0_2]

no worries Andy -- Many thanks for the offer

and yes they need to specify the exact size otherwise they dont fit properly

back now anyway -- although by the looks of things could well need them here in blighty its pretty coooold

[Leslie]

You might check out commercail vehicle dealerships as they could put you in the right direction for small commercail size tyres chains . MAN springs to mind.

There are two main types ladder and diamond pattern depending on how much you need to use them.

Or have plenty of coffee money handy .

I think you need to check it out , but I think you can only chain the rear axle due to the way the Yota drives .
If anybody can comment on this .

I remember on trucks waiting till the last minute to put them on . Usually when you can read the writing on the side of the trailer in the wing mirrors confirms this time . Then thinking what a pratt , just remember to keep them tight and check them regularly for wear and broken links .

Ohh and enjoy the moment .

[Leslie]

Senior moment there your home now, put on glasses.

Do a search for RUD or Pewag snowchains , you should or could buy them here years ago Pewag was my choice then in a diamond pattern if you had to get on .

[hodgy0_2]

thx Leslie -- RUD looks like the job

Cheers