Question - the manual for my Discovery II says only to put chains on the rear, u less the fronts are fitted with a specific tyre in (IIRC) 215 size, or the chains will rip the brake lines off.

I have 235/70/16 and I'm heading to the alps in Feb. I'm worried that chains only on the rear
A) won't be legal
And
B) will provide me with traction going uphill, but limited manoeuvrability and braking.

Do the great and the wise have any comments to make me relax (or worry me further)?

I would get some snow tyres, but I've just shelled out for a new set of all terrains a few months ago (before I knew we were going skiing at 1/2 term...)
If you’re visiting Alpine ski resorts you really ought to have proper winter tyres. I know you know that already, but M+S ATs just aren’t good enough for safe driving in the conditions you’re likely to face. Just my opinion though!
 
Re. my previous post, I've re-read the owners manual & it appears I was wrong - 'chains should be fitted to the REAR wheels only & the centre diff should be locked'
nb: my '87 has no VCU therefore the diff is locked manually.
It's highly unlikely I will ever need chains but why I wonder do the manuf. stipulate fitment to the rear wheels only on a 4x4 :confused:
 
I use non landrover chain's on all wheels on my Td5 but you have got to fit them correctly after a short distance I normally do about 100 Mets check and retighten them due to the links in the chain's flattening out if you get it wrong it will definitely snag on the front

Re. my previous post, I've re-read the owners manual & it appears I was wrong - 'chains should be fitted to the REAR wheels only & the centre diff should be locked'
nb: my '87 has no VCU therefore the diff is locked manually.
It's highly unlikely I will ever need chains but why I wonder do the manuf. stipulate fitment to the rear wheels only on a 4x4 :confused:
 
No need in the end. Roads were kept clear as always.....

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If you’re visiting Alpine ski resorts you really ought to have proper winter tyres. I know you know that already, but M+S ATs just aren’t good enough for safe driving in the conditions you’re likely to face. Just my opinion though!
Yebbut, I bought a set of 4 ATs in the summer, I've just had the rear chassis replaced, plus a load of other work in he last few months, plus splashing out for a chalet, ferries, ski school for the kids, lift passes etc. If money was less tight I'd be on pukka winter tyres believe me (and probably in a Disco 3...)
 
Well the guys at work came up trumps. I've managed to borrow a complete vehicle set (2 pairs) of Rud snow chains. Which has saved me a bob or two.

They are a complete PITA to fit mind.
 

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