Snow Socks (Textile Snow Chains)
Snow socks are textile covers pulled over the driven tyres to improve grip on snow and ice, as a lighter alternative to snow chains.
What is Snow Socks (Textile Snow Chains)?
They are quicker to fit than metal chains. Some countries accept them in place of chains, others do not. They wear quickly on dry roads. Practice fitting them at home before you need them in the cold.
How it works
The fabric absorbs the water film and grips the snow better than rubber alone.
Why it matters for your car
Drive slowly and remove them when the road is clear. Check the speed limit given by the maker, often around 50 km/h.
Other terms
- Actuator Test (Output Test)
- Brake Fluid DOT Ratings
- Brake Fluid Test
- Common Rail Injection
- Connector Corrosion
- Dual Action Polisher
- Dynamo (DC Generator)
- Engine Braking
- Engine Stalling
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Radar Sensor (ADAS)
- Refrigerant (A/C Gas)
- Repair Estimate (Quote)
- Sensor Ground (Signal Ground)
- Snatch Strap (Kinetic Recovery Rope)
- Snorkel (Raised Air Intake)
- Torque
- Two-Second Rule (Following Distance)
- Wading Depth
- Wh/km And kWh/100 Km (EV Consumption)