Taking my XC60 skiing

XC60Owner · Aug 18th, 2009, 13:35

Winters tyres, snow chains or just rely on the AWD, any advice?

JackRussel · Aug 18th, 2009, 15:58

Depends where you are going and when. I would seek advice from a reliable local source. Personally, I wouldn't rely on AWD alone on a twisty, snow covered and possibly icey mountain road.

tem · Aug 18th, 2009, 16:02

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Originally Posted by XC60Owner

Winters tyres, snow chains or just rely on the AWD, any advice?

All depends where you are going to ski?

In some European countries, it is mandatory to have chains, but would at least suggest, a good set of winter tyres. (All season)

tem.

NewVolvo · Aug 18th, 2009, 16:31

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Originally Posted by XC60Owner

Winters tyres, snow chains or just rely on the AWD, any advice?

Austria have mandatory law on chains in winter. Not sure about Switzerland.

Sweden have a law on "dubbed" (studded) tyres.

You can, however, buy normal winter tyres in the UK (they look the same as the studded ones but obviously without studs). Makes much more noise and will affect fuel economy by about 10%.

Good thing to have though.

XC60Owner · Aug 20th, 2009, 15:07

Going to Switzerland. I know you need winter tyres by law on your car when you live there, not sure about UK cars 'on holiday'. No idea if I will have to drive on snow at all - depends upon conditions - maybe a set of chains is worth it just in case.

tem · Aug 20th, 2009, 15:20

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Originally Posted by XC60Owner

Going to Switzerland. I know you need winter tyres by law on your car when you live there, not sure about UK cars 'on holiday'. No idea if I will have to drive on snow at all - depends upon conditions - maybe a set of chains is worth it just in case.

Please go to the link below.
You will note that chains are compulsery, where sign posted.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...chtenstein.pdf

tem.

XC60Owner · Aug 20th, 2009, 15:26

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Originally Posted by tem

Please go to the link below.
You will note that chains are compulsery, where sign posted.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...chtenstein.pdf

tem.

Nice one tem. Thanks for that.

XC60Owner · Aug 20th, 2009, 15:51

Blimey RRP for Volvo XC60 snow chains is £400. FRFVolvo will do a good price but still way too much for a short holiday. At least Halfords have a set for £55 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...A2-VYm2FMRY7aX

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Aug 20th, 2009, 15:07	#5
XC60Owner Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london	Going to Switzerland. I know you need winter tyres by law on your car when you live there, not sure about UK cars 'on holiday'. No idea if I will have to drive on snow at all - depends upon conditions - maybe a set of chains is worth it just in case.

Aug 20th, 2009, 15:51	#8
XC60Owner Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london	Blimey RRP for Volvo XC60 snow chains is £400. FRFVolvo will do a good price but still way too much for a short holiday. At least Halfords have a set for £55 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...A2-VYm2FMRY7aX

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